The symphony was at Orpheum last Thursday, and ear protection was recommended since the music came courtesy of Italian symphonic death metal band Fleshgod Apocalypse, which was in town alongside Obscura, Thulcandra and Wolfheart

Fleshgod Apocalypse Credit: Photo by Jon William/Bastion Photo

Credit: Photo by Jon William/Bastion Photo

Obscura Credit: Photo by Jon William/Bastion Photo

Thulcandra Credit: Photo by Jon William/Bastion Photo

Wolf Heart Credit: Photo by Jon William/Bastion Photo

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