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Iconoclast

Symphony X · 2011

62 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal · neo-classical metal

Symphonic metal intertwines with progressive elements, crafting a grand narrative through intricate compositions and powerful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • wave-like pacing experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2011, 'Iconoclast' is Symphony X's sixth studio album, following their celebrated 'Paradise Lost' (2007). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status in the progressive metal scene, showcasing a more aggressive sound while maintaining their complex musicality. This album marked a significant evolution in their style, integrating themes of technology and humanity.
Stylistic neighbors
Dream Theater· Fates Warning· Nightwish

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Iconoclast 10:51
  • 2 The End of Innocence 5:27
  • 3 Dehumanized 6:48
  • 4 Bastards of the Machine 4:56
  • 5 Heretic 6:25
  • 6 Children of a Faceless God 6:21
  • 7 Electric Messiah 6:14
  • 8 Prometheus (I Am Alive) 6:47
  • 9 When All Is Lost 9:10

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