title: Symphony X (album)
text: # Symphony X (album)
  
  Symphony X is the first studio album by progressive metal band Symphony X, originally released in 1994 through Zero Corporation in Japan, and reissued in 1996 through Inside Out Music in Europe; a remastered edition was reissued on January 13, 2004 through Inside Out Music. The album's release came about as a result of band guitarist Michael Romeo's 1994 solo album, The Dark Chapter, achieving success in Japan. It is the only Symphony X album to feature singer Rod Tyler, who would be replaced by Russell Allen on all subsequent works.
  
  ## Critical reception
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | AllMusic | |
  
  Robert Taylor at AllMusic gave Symphony X 1.5 stars out of 5, noting the predominant Yngwie Malmsteen influences throughout the music, and calling the album "Humble beginnings for what was to become a very original and influential band."
  
  ## Track listing
  
  All tracks are written by Symphony X.
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Rod Tyler – vocals
  * Michael Romeo – guitar
  * Michael Pinnella – keyboard
  * Jason Rullo – drums
  * Thomas Miller – bass
  
  Technical personnel
  
  * Mike Thompson – engineering, mixing
  * Joseph M. Palmaccio – mastering
  