Symphony X – The Damnation Game (1995) [Full Album | Progressive Metal / Power Metal]

Описание: Band: Symphony X
Album: The Damnation Game
Type: Full-length
Year: 1995
Country: United States
Genre: Progressive Metal / Power Metal
Label: Zero Corporation / Inside Out Music
Note: Second studio album by American progressive metal band Symphony X and the first to feature vocalist Russell Allen, blending complex compositions, neo-classical influences, and powerful metal dynamics.

LINEUP:
Russell Allen – Vocals
Michael Romeo – Guitars
Michael Pinnella – Keyboards
Thomas Miller – Bass
Jason Rullo – Drums

TRACKLIST (Original 1995):
00:00:00 1. The Damnation Game – 04:32
00:04:32 2. Dressed to Kill – 04:44
00:09:17 3. The Edge of Forever – 08:58
00:18:16 4. Savage Curtain – 03:30
00:21:47 5. Whispers – 04:48
00:26:35 6. The Haunting – 05:21
00:31:57 7. Secrets – 05:42
00:37:39 8. A Winter’s Dream – Prelude (Part I) – 03:03
00:40:43 9. A Winter’s Dream – The Ascension (Part II) – 05:40

DESCRIPTION:
The Damnation Game is the second full-length album by progressive metal band Symphony X, released in 1995 and notable for introducing vocalist Russell Allen to the lineup. The record balances intricate musicianship with melodic power, blending neo-classical elements, soaring vocal performances, and technical guitar work that would become hallmarks of the band’s sound. The title track opens with commanding riffs and dramatic flair, setting a dynamic tone for the album. Standout songs like “Dressed to Kill” and the epic “The Edge of Forever” showcase complex arrangements and thematic depth, while tracks such as “Whispers” and “The Haunting” highlight the band’s range from melodic expression to heavier progressive intensity. The closing suite “A Winter’s Dream,” presented in two parts, combines atmospheric passages with powerful climaxes, exemplifying Symphony X’s ability to fuse emotional resonance with virtuosic metal performance. The Damnation Game remains an influential release in the band’s catalog and a defining moment in 90s progressive metal.