What makes Psychotic Symphony by Sons of Apollo notable?

'Psychotic Symphony' received critical acclaim for its musicianship and composition, reaching the top of the Billboard charts in the hard rock category. The album established Sons of Apollo as a significant force in the progressive metal scene, influencing both fans and emerging artists with its technical prowess and lyrical depth. Released on October 20, 2017, 'Psychotic Symphony' is Sons of Apollo's debut album, marking the formation of this supergroup featuring members from Dream Theater and other renowned acts. This album came after the band's initial announcement in 2017, as they sought to blend their diverse musical backgrounds into a cohesive progressive metal sound.

Who is Psychotic Symphony for?

Psychotic Symphony works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, wave-like pacing throughout and challenging traditional song structures.

How many songs are on Psychotic Symphony?

Psychotic Symphony has 9 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Released 9 years ago this October

Psychotic Symphony

Sons of Apollo · 2017

57 min · 9 tracks · progressive metal

A fusion of intricate melodies and powerful vocals, weaving through complex time signatures and dynamic shifts.

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Top tracks — play these first

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God of the Sun — This opening track showcases the band's technical skill and bold songwriting, combining epic arrangements with powerful vocal performances that set the tone for the album.
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Coming Home — With its emotional lyrics and memorable melody, this track highlights the band's ability to balance heavy instrumentation with poignant themes of longing and return.
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Opus Maximus — A nearly eleven-minute epic, this track is a showcase of progressive metal dynamics that encapsulates the band's virtuosic musicianship while maintaining engaging storytelling throughout.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong musicianship and composition but lacks some cohesion in pacing.

What we noticed

Vocals alternate between soaring melodies and aggressive passages, often layered with harmonies that enhance the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
The final track, 'Opus Maximus', is an 8-minute instrumental piece that showcases extended solos and intricate arrangements, serving as a climactic conclusion.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with peaks
wave-like pacing throughout
challenging traditional song structures
immersive listening experience required

Maybe skip if you

prefer short standalone tracks
seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on October 20, 2017, 'Psychotic Symphony' is Sons of Apollo's debut album, marking the formation of this supergroup featuring members from Dream Theater and other renowned acts. This album came after the band's initial announcement in 2017, as they sought to blend their diverse musical backgrounds into a cohesive progressive metal sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Dream Theater· Symphony X· Liquid Tension Experiment