Any fans of this band? What are your thoughts about them?
Do you like them as much or even more than Brainstorm?
Personally, I prefer Brainstorm, but feel that anything Andy B. Franck is involved with rocks. So I really like Symphorce quite well.
Dave the Boss Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:31 pm
I saw them live four years ago, together with Sonata Arctica and a very bad German or Finnish power metal band. Needless to say they were the best band on the bill. Haven't listened to them since though. That said, they were pretty good live.
Rex Heart of Metal
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:26 pm
Love Symphorce. I like them a lot more than what I've heard of Brainstorm. They seem to have more feeling behind the music to my ears.
Eyesore Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:28 pm
I had Twice Second for a long time and didn't care for it. Then I discovered Brainstorm when Liquid Monster came out (I know; late to the party on that one). I loved them, and through checking them out further I discovered Andy was in Symphorce. So I dusted the CD off and gave it another go. I thought it was excellent. I'm not sure why it initially didn't click. Glad I gave it a second chance, though.
And for those that like Brainstorm, check out Eternal Reign.
They sound a lot like Brainstorm. The singer even reminds me of a mix between Andy and Brainstorm's orginal singer. They rule.
Fat Freddy Metal, Movies, Beer
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:33 pm
I've had two Symphorce CDs -- TWICE SECOND and PHORCEFUL AHEAD. There were one or two tracks on each that I dug, but the rest just never grabbed me by the nards. So they've both been traded off (to people on this board, in fact).
I have heard very little of Brainstorm but what I have heard, I like better than Symphorce. I just have never gotten around to picking up any of their CDs.
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Orion Crystal Ice Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:42 pm
also not much of a fan, way worse than Brainstorm.
kmorg Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:52 am
Loves me some Symphorce. Have followed them since Sinctuary. But I prefer Brainstorm.
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Thrasher73 Much Cooler than the other 72
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:46 am
I dig Symphorce.Become Death is my favorite and probably their heaviest album.The others dont grab me like that one does.
Ben Grimm Metal graduate
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:54 am
I like both Symphorce and Brainstorm, but I by far prefer Symphorce. You guys that don't care for them based on Twice Second are missing the boat that is a weak album.
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:53 pm
I like them but prefer Brainstorm and I agree, Twice Second is their weakest album.
Metallic Blaze Exo-Kill!
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Tue Dec 29, 2009 6:03 pm
"Become Death" is indeed a quite awesome album!!!
Ben Grimm Metal graduate
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:27 pm
Metallic Blaze wrote:
"Become Death" is indeed a quite awesome album!!!
That album made my top 10 for the decade
mc666 Master Sailboat
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:33 pm
i remember considering purchasing Godspeed on Ebay. after reading all the "Nevermore clone" reviews on MA, i decided against it. apparently though, everyone here is on board with them. perhaps i'll search around for them again.
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Ben Grimm Metal graduate
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:23 pm
mc666 wrote:
i remember considering purchasing Godspeed on Ebay. after reading all the "Nevermore clone" reviews on MA, i decided against it. apparently though, everyone here is on board with them. perhaps i'll search around for them again.
Godspeed is my second favorite from them, very soild album start to finish, I don't know that I'd call them a Nevermore clone ( who I also am a fan of ) but I would say if you like Nevermore, then there is a good chance you will like Symphorce
Eyesore Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:28 pm
mc666 wrote:
i remember considering purchasing Godspeed on Ebay. after reading all the "Nevermore clone" reviews on MA, i decided against it. apparently though, everyone here is on board with them. perhaps i'll search around for them again.
Nevermore clones? I've never once thought they sounded like Nevermore.
Metallic Blaze Exo-Kill!
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:19 am
I never have thought of them sounding like Nevermore either, but now that you mention it - I can see a bit of a comparison. I'd say Symphorce is a bit darker though.
I'm a fan of Nevermore, but IMHO - Symphorce is actually better.
Metallic Blaze Exo-Kill!
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:19 am
Ben Grimm wrote:
Metallic Blaze wrote:
"Become Death" is indeed a quite awesome album!!!
That album made my top 10 for the decade
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:17 am
Nevermore is more extreme in their style but sure, there are similarities.
James B. Scurvy Skalliwag
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:40 am
Sound more like Sanctuary than Nevermore and that is still kinda/sorta stretchin' it. My .02
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:40 am
I've seen Symphorce described in a review as "Nevermore Lite"
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kmorg Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:39 pm
I actually commented on the Nevermore comparison in my original post. But changed it before I hit send, as it is not fair to Symphorce to be called Nevermore lite.
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Wargod Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:17 pm
Symphorce lyrics are far more darker than Brainstorms!
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Thu Dec 31, 2009 12:44 pm
I own Twice second. Decent metal. Not a big fan though
DallasBlack Zooey Addict
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Thu Dec 31, 2009 3:34 pm
Metallic Blaze wrote:
"Become Death" is indeed a quite awesome album!!!
That is the album I have and agree it is awesome. It is kind of similar to Brainstorm but darker and has a more gothic metal feel to it. I haven't picked up any other releases so I couldn't say which I prefer more (although I do have 3 Braistorm albums-4 when I get Memorial Roots in a week or so).
7thSaviour Heart of Metal
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Subject: Re: Symphorce Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:13 pm
I really dig Symphorce, especially GODSPEED and PHORCEFUL AHEAD! I saw them play live on their Godspeed tour and they kicked butt!