Album

The Divine Wings Of Tragedy

Symphony X

1996 · Rock

6 collectors on Gatefold own this

The Divine Wings Of Tragedy by Symphony X

The Divine Wings Of Tragedy is a Metal album by Symphony X, originally released in 1996. On Gatefold: 31 pressings tracked, owned by 6 collectors.

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The Divine Wings of Tragedy is the third studio album by Symphony X, released in 1997. It features nine track, ranging in genre from almost 'sympho-thrash' ("Of Sins and Shadows") to epic, progressive pieces ("The Accolade", "The Divine Wings of Tragedy"). The title track, "The Divine Wings of Tragedy", contains excerpts from Johann Sebastian Bach's Mass in B Minor and The Planets by Gustav Holst. The song is inspired by John Milton's Paradise Lost and its main theme is quoted at the end of the last song, "Revelation (Divus Pennae ex Tragoedia)", of the band's 2007 album Paradise Lost. Track listing 1. "Of Sins and Shadows" – 4:58 2. "Sea of Lies" – 4:18 3. "Out of the Ashes" – 3:39 4. "The Accolade" – 9:51 5. "Pharaoh" – 5:30 6. "The Eyes of Medusa" – 5:27 7. "The Witching Hour" – 4:15 8. "The Divine Wings of Tragedy" – 20:41 9. "Candlelight Fantasia" – 6:45 Personnel * Russell Allen – vocals * Michael Romeo – guitars * Michael Pinnella – keyboard * Thomas Miller – bass .

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Tracklist

  1. 1Of Sins and Shadows4:58
  2. 2Sea of Lies4:18
  3. 3Out of the Ashes3:40
  4. 4The Accolade9:51
  5. 5Pharaoh5:28
  6. 6The Eyes of Medusa5:26
  7. 7The Witching Hour4:15
  8. 8The Divine Wings of Tragedy20:42
  9. 9Candlelight Fantasia6:45

Sound DNA

  • Metal
  • Progressive Metal
  • dense
  • triumphant
  • theatrical

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