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Underworld

Symphony X · 2015

63 min · 11 tracks · progressive metal · neo-classical metal

Epic melodies collide with intricate rhythms, weaving a dark narrative through symphonic metal landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • wave-like pacing for attentive listening
  • immersive storytelling through soundscapes
  • epic melodies for dramatic moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 24, 2015, 'Underworld' is Symphony X's seventh studio album and their first since the highly regarded 'Iconoclast' in 2011. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their stature in the progressive metal scene while exploring darker themes and more complex compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Dream Theater· Fates Warning· Nightwish

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Overture 2:13
  • 2 Nevermore 5:30
  • 3 Underworld 5:48
  • 4 Without You 5:51
  • 5 Kiss of Fire 5:09
  • 6 Charon 6:06
  • 7 To Hell and Back 9:23
  • 8 In My Darkest Hour 4:22
  • 9 Run With the Devil 5:38
  • 10 Swan Song 7:29
  • 11 Legend 6:29

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata