SYMPHORCE

Power Metal • Germany
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The band was formed in October 1998 by singer Andy B. Franck. He created the name Symphorce as a play of words, a mix of symphone and force. It was a few months later, in 1999 that they released their first album Truth to Promises on Noise Records. The release had them touring as support act for Mercyful Fate. After this first tour, a big step happened in the history of the band, when Andy had to replace two bandmembers. It was the arrival of guitarist Cedric Dupont and bassist Dennis Wohlbold, that gave the band an entire new sound.

A year later, in 2000, their combined songwritng resulted in the second album Sinctuary. It led to the band being quoted as one of the most promising acts in Germany at the time. Andy began to combine Symphorce with singing in the band Brainstorm at the same time.

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SYMPHORCE Truth To Promises album cover 3.75 | 2 ratings
Truth To Promises
Power Metal 1999
SYMPHORCE Sinctuary album cover 4.00 | 1 ratings
Sinctuary
Power Metal 2000
SYMPHORCE PhorcefulAhead album cover 3.09 | 2 ratings
PhorcefulAhead
Power Metal 2002
SYMPHORCE Twice Second album cover 4.00 | 1 ratings
Twice Second
Power Metal 2004
SYMPHORCE Godspeed album cover 3.75 | 2 ratings
Godspeed
Power Metal 2005
SYMPHORCE Become Death album cover 3.75 | 2 ratings
Become Death
Power Metal 2007
SYMPHORCE Unrestricted album cover 4.00 | 1 ratings
Unrestricted
Power Metal 2010

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SYMPHORCE PhorcefulAhead

Album · 2002 · Power Metal
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After 2 albums with SPV, Symphorce releases its Metal Blade debut with 'phorcefullAhead'. What strikes me odd is that the band usually ends up being lumped into the Power Metal category, but are much closer to being Prog Metal than anything else. There's not a single riff, drum pattern or lyrical reference that even comes close to what many consider to be Power Metal. In other words, Symphorce has more in common with bands like Vanden Plas and Threshold than Gamma Ray and Helloween.

But anyway, 'phorcefullAhead' is a good album, whatever genre you wish to shove it into. There are a boatload of heavy riffs, engulfing synth layers, and metal aggression to be had here. "Unbroken" is the first gem to stand out. The vocal lines are very convincing on this one and the rhythms are pounding and heavy. The lead guitar lines are also extremely well played with a heaping helping of ferocious fluidity. "Longing Home" has a strong, strict time groove on the opening before delving into a synth/clean guitar verse that is quite cool. The chorus on this one is another highlight. The guitars stand out on this tune. I really like the rhythm guitar crunch tone on this album. It's fat and heavy without being overbearing and is in just the right spot in the mix. Another track I am digging is "Your Blood, My Soul". I like the overall delivery of this one. There's a strong verse groove and a melodic, grabbing chorus and bridge. Great tune. The vocals are really well done here, just like the rest of the album.

My only complaint on the whole is that sometimes, on a few tunes, the band sounds stiff. It's like they're not feeling what they're playing. But those parts are few and far between and overall this is an album that fans of Prog Metal can pick up and enjoy on a regular basis.

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