Thomas Miller was the original bassist of

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prior to current member Michael Lepond. Miller left the band along with drummer Thomas Walling for their unwillingness to tour for the support of Symphony X's fourth studio album, '' Twilight in Olympus''. Miller has been a composer of the Symphony X's studio albums '' The Damnation Game'', ''

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'', and ''Twilight in Olympus''. Miller wrote the lyrics to the songs "Of Sins and Shadows," "The Eyes of Medusa," "Candlelight Fantasia," and part of "The Divine Wings of Tragedy" from the album of the same name.

Critical Outlook

Miller, along with Symphony X keyboardist

Michael Pinnella Michael Pinnella (born August 29, 1969) is an American keyboard player, most notably for the band Symphony X. Michael is one of two Symphony X members to appear on all nine of the band's albums (the other being Michael Romeo). He has released ...

, was praised on his performance on ''The Divine Wings of Tragedy'' by

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as being "equally competent on their respective instruments" to guitarist

Michael Romeo Michael James Romeo (born March 6, 1968) is an American guitarist and a founding member of the progressive metal group Symphony X. He is one of two members to appear on every Symphony X release (the other being Michael Pinnella). Romeo was ra ...

, who was praised for his "pyrotechnic displays."

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