Symphony of Destiny

Country: USA
Genre: Symphonic Metal
Founded: 2025

Symphony of Destiny is a Symphonic Metal band founded in Richmond, Virginia, USA in early 2025. Inspired by bands such as Nightwish, Epica, Eleine, Delain, Seven Spires, Visions of Atlantis, and many more. We perform once a month on average, since our first show in March 2025, we have played a few shows at The Canal Club, Another Round Bar & Grill, Gallery 5, Riffhouse Pub in Chesapeake, VA, and Super Rad Arcade in Lynchburg, VA.

Symphony of Destiny was founded by guitar player, Wesley Eldridge. A Music Major who graduated at Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor’s Degree of Music: Classical Guitar Performance. Wesley uses his knowledge and experience from university and playing in other metal bands to apply to the band’s songwriting, networking with other bands, and live performance experience for audience members.

Vocalist for Symphony of Destiny, Anne Dueweke, is a classically trained opera singer who’s journey began in 2005. She fell in love with the drama, weirdness, and complexity behind classical music. These elements lead to her development of prowess in vocal ability and perfect alignment with the style of Symphony of Destiny.

Live performance keyboardist for Symphony of Destiny, Tom Wright, has musical influences that stem from growing up in New Jersey, listening to and playing keyboards in Hard Rock and Progressive Rock bands. With an education in music, and years of experience on his instrument, Tom plays a vital role in shaping the sound of Symphony of Destiny in live performances.

Drummer for Symphony of Destiny, Patrick DeRoche, is a classically trained percussionist who had also received music education during his time at Virginia Commonwealth University. Patrick’s years of experience and ability to adapt on the drums forms the backbone behind the music of Symphony of Destiny. Patrick also plays drums for Richmond, VA industrial metal band, Synthetic Nightmare.

Members of the band:
Wesley Eldridge — guitar
Anne Dueweke — vocal
Symphony of Destiny — keyboards
Patrick DeRoche — Drummer

Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563956826965
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/symphonyofdestinyofficial/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SymphonyOfDestiny
Bandcamp: https://symphonyofdestiny.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5C5TC40Sw6DO3HZwgdaVfG