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Iconoclast is the eighth studio album by American progressive metal band Symphony X, released in 2011 as a double LP. The record is a concept album exploring a dystopian future where an oppressive technological order dominates humanity, drawing thematic parallels to science fiction narratives. Musically, it emphasizes heavy, down-tuned guitar riffs alongside Michael Romeo's signature neoclassical solos and Russell Allen's powerful vocals. It appeals to listeners who enjoy complex, narrative-driven progressive metal.
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What is the concept behind Symphony X's Iconoclast?
Iconoclast presents a dystopian future in which machines and an oppressive technological order threaten humanity. Vocalist Russell Allen described the concept as technology becoming the cause of society's downfall.
Was Iconoclast released as one disc or two?
Both versions exist. The standard edition is a single disc, while the special edition is a double-CD set with five additional songs, including Reign in Madness.
Who plays on Iconoclast?
The 2011 album features Russell Allen on vocals, Michael Romeo on guitar, Michael Pinnella on keyboards, Michael LePond on bass, and Jason Rullo on drums. That lineup gives the record its blend of neo-classical guitar, keyboards, and heavy rhythm work.
Which Symphony X album came immediately before Iconoclast?
Iconoclast followed Paradise Lost, Symphony X's 2007 studio album. The 2011 record is the band's eighth studio album and continues the darker, more cinematic direction established on Paradise Lost.
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