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Live – From Chaos To Eternity
This is the discography of Rhapsody of Fire, an Italian symphonic power metal Symphonic metal is a cross-generic style designation for the symphonic subsets of heavy metal music subgenres. It is used to denote any metal band that makes use of symphonic or orchestral elements. The style features the heavy drums and guitar ... band. It includes fourteen studio albums, three EPs, and various other media. Founded in 1993 in Trieste, the band originally released albums under the name Thundercross, but used the name Rhapsody from 1995 to July 2006. In 2006, they changed their name into Rhapsody of Fire. Studio albums EPs Singles Live albums Compilations Demos Videos/DVDs Music videos *"Emerald Sword" (1998) *"Wisdom of the Kings" (2000) *"Holy Thunderforce" (2001) *"Rain of a Thousand Flames" (2001) *"Power of the Dragonflame" (2002) *"Unholy Warcry" (2004) *"The Magic of the Wizard's Dream" (2006) *"Sea of Fate" (2010) *"Dark Wings of Steel" (2014) *"Into the Leg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhapsody Of Fire
Rhapsody of Fire (formerly known as Rhapsody) is an Italian symphonic power metal band formed by Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli, widely seen as a pioneer of the symphonic power metal subgenre. Since forming in 1993 as Thundercross, the band has released twelve studio albums, two live albums, three EPs, and a Live DVD. Rhapsody of Fire is known for its conceptual lyrics that constitute a fantasy story throughout all of their albums from 1997 to 2011. After using the moniker of Rhapsody for nearly ten years, the band changed its name to Rhapsody of Fire in 2006 due to trademark issues. In 2011, following the release of their album ''From Chaos to Eternity'' which concluded The Dark Secret Saga, and after 18 years as co-leader of the band, Turilli left Rhapsody of Fire (on good terms) to form a new Rhapsody band, Luca Turilli's Rhapsody, along with two other members who left with him, Dominique Leurquin, Patrice Guers. They describe their discography as a parallel continuation o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Wings Of Steel
''Dark Wings of Steel'' is the tenth studio album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. It was released on November 22, 2013, in Europe and December 3, 2013, in the United States via AFM Records. Following the various line-up changes since the previous album ''From Chaos to Eternity'' in 2011, ''Dark Wings of Steel'' is the first album by the band to not feature guitarist and founding member Luca Turilli, the first with guitarist Roberto De Micheli, and the only album with bassist Oliver Holzwarth. Background Due to Turilli writing the lyrics and co-composing the songs with keyboardist Alex Staropoli in the previous albums, the lyrics are written by singer Fabio Lione, with Staropoli now composing the music with his brother Manuel. Following the departure of other guitarist Tom Hess earlier in the year, the album also marks the return to one full-time guitarist only. Alex Staropoli stated: "Fabio from now on will be in charge of writing the lyrics and I thin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legendary Years
''Legendary Years'' is the second compilation album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. It consists of re-recorded songs from '' The Emerald Sword Saga'', a five concept albums-long story started in their first album '' Legendary Tales'' in 1997 and concluded in ''Power of the Dragonflame'' in 2002. It is their first work with singer Giacomo Voli and drummer Manu Lotter, replacing longtime members Fabio Lione and Alex Holzwarth respectively. It also mark the band's first album (and first record since 1995) not to feature Lione, and the first without Holzwarth since their 1998 studio album ''Symphony of Enchanted Lands''. Track listing Personnel All information from the album booklet.(2017). "''Legendary Years'' liner notes". In ''Legendary Years'' D booklet AFM. Rhapsody of Fire * Alex Staropoli – keyboards, production, engineering, editing * Roberto De Micheli – guitars * Alessandro Sala – bass * Giacomo Voli – lead vocals, choir vocals, co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales From The Emerald Sword Saga
''Tales from the Emerald Sword Saga'' is the first compilation album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody in 2004. Track listing Track differences *Track 8, "Riding the Winds of Eternity", is the same as the one found in ''Symphony of Enchanted Lands'', only with the sound of waves at the beginning left out. *Track 9, "Dawn of Victory", features a brief tympani roll at the start of the track not found on the album version. *Track 10, "Holy Thunderforce", distinguishes itself from the original version from ''Dawn of Victory ''Dawn of Victory'' is the third studio album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody, released in 2000. Like the previous albums, it centers on the story of Algalord and The Emerald Sword Saga. It was produced and engineered by Sascha Pae ...'' for the loss of most of the choir parts. References Rhapsody of Fire compilation albums 2004 compilation albums Limb Music albums {{2000s-compilation-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dark Secret
Rhapsody of Fire (formerly known as Rhapsody) is an Italian symphonic power metal band formed by Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli, widely seen as a pioneer of the symphonic power metal subgenre. Since forming in 1993 as Thundercross, the band has released twelve studio albums, two live albums, three EPs, and a Live DVD. Rhapsody of Fire is known for its conceptual lyrics that constitute a fantasy story throughout all of their albums from 1997 to 2011. After using the moniker of Rhapsody for nearly ten years, the band changed its name to Rhapsody of Fire in 2006 due to trademark issues. In 2011, following the release of their album ''From Chaos to Eternity'' which concluded The Dark Secret Saga, and after 18 years as co-leader of the band, Turilli left Rhapsody of Fire (on good terms) to form a new Rhapsody band, Luca Turilli's Rhapsody, along with two other members who left with him, Dominique Leurquin, Patrice Guers. They describe their discography as a parallel continuat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cold Embrace Of Fear – A Dark Romantic Symphony
''The Cold Embrace of Fear – A Dark Romantic Symphony'' is the second EP by the Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. It is essentially one long, orchestral song divided into seven acts. The album was recorded at the same time as their previous album The Frozen Tears of Angels and released on 15 October 2010 in Europe. Track listing Charts Concept After being in the village of Ainor, Iras' discovery from studying the documents and scripts, revealed the location of Erian's Book. The troubling discovery was that the Book lay inside Har-Kuun, the ancient fortress of the Disciples of the Black Order, which was deep in the Dark Lands. Iras, along with Khaas, Dargor, and the Elvish King, Tarish, set out on their journey to Har-Kuun. Once they arrived they found the place had been deserted. Erian's book was nestled under a Dragon made of stone. As Iras opened the book, Tarish attacked him and said he would kill Dargor if he didn't give him the book. Tarish was an agen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Challenge The Wind
''Challenge the Wind'' is the fourteenth studio album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. It was released on 31 May 2024 via AFM Records and was produced by Alex Staropoli, the band's keyboardist. The album is the third chapter of ''The Nephilim's Empire Saga''. Track listing Personnel Credits for ''Challenge the Wind'' adapted from liner notes.(2024). "''Challenge the Wind'' liner notes". In ''Challenge the Wind'' D booklet AFM. Rhapsody of Fire * Alex Staropoli Alessandro "Alex" Staropoli (born 9 January 1970) is a keyboard player, composer, leader and co-founder (with Luca Turilli) of the Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. He does the orchestral arrangements in all the band's songs. Fo ... – keyboards, backing vocals, orchestral arrangements, engineering, production * Roberto De Micheli – guitars * Alessandro Sala – bass * Giacomo Voli – lead and choir vocals * Paolo Marchesich – drums Additional musicians * Manuel St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glory For Salvation
''Glory for Salvation'' is the thirteenth studio album by the Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. It was released on 26 November 2021 via AFM Records. The album is the second chapter of ''The Nephilim's Empire Saga''. It is the first studio album to feature Paolo Marchesich on drums. Background On April 6, 2020, Vocalist Giacomo Voli in an exclusive interview, had revealed that the band were working on the album. Voli said: The band later announced that the recording of the album had been completed on 24 September 2020, and were confirmed to be mixing the album with Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann in April 2021. The first single off of the album, "I'll Be Your Hero" was released on 4 June 2021 as an EP. The album's details and release date were later announced on 8 July 2021, along with the release of the second single and title song "Glory for Salvation". The third single, "Magic Signs" was released on 2 September 2021. The fourth single, "Terial the Hawk", was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syndicat National De L'Édition Phonographique
The National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (french: Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique; SNEP) is the inter-professional organisation that protects the interests of the French record industry. Originally known under the acronym SNICOP, the organisation was established in 1922 and has 48 member companies. SNEP's responsibilities include collecting and distributing royalty payments for broadcast and performance, preventing copyright infringement of its members' works (including music piracy), and sales certification of silver, gold, platinum and diamond records and videos. SNEP also compiles weekly official charts of France's top-selling music, including singles and albums. Official charts History The first attempt at a French national chart of best-selling records originated from a request by the American music industry magazine '' Billboard''. The magazine's French correspondent, Eddie Adamis, compiled a top 10 list of the country's preferred format, the exten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana
The Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana (FIMI) is an umbrella organization that keeps track of virtually all aspects of the music recording industry in Italy. It was established in 1992, when major corporate labels left the previously existing Associazione dei Fonografici Italiani (AFI). During the following years, most of the remaining Italian record labels left AFI to join the new organisation. As of 2011, FIMI represents 2,500 companies operating in the music business. FIMI is a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and of the Italian employers' federation, Confindustria. Its main purpose is to protect the interests of the Italian record industry. Starting in March 1995, the Italian Music Industry Federation began providing the Italian official albums chart. In January 1997, FIMI also became the provider of the Italian official singles chart. Due to the decrease of CD singles sales in Italy, FIMI replaced its physical singles chart with a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Eighth Mountain
''The Eighth Mountain'' is the twelfth studio album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. It was released on 22 February 2019 via AFM Records. The album is the first chapter for a new saga, written by Alex Staropoli and Roberto De Micheli, entitled ''The Nephilim's Empire Saga''. It is the first saga not written by Luca Turilli, who had left the band in 2011. It is also the first studio album without vocalist Fabio Lione, and the first without longtime drummer Alex Holzwarth since 1998's ''Symphony of Enchanted Lands''. They were replaced by Giacomo Voli and Manu Lotter respectively, though it would be the only studio album with drummer Manu Lotter. A music video for "Rain of Fury" was released on 11 January 2019. Concept The posthumous narration by the late Christopher Lee at the end of the album explains the concept: Track listing Personnel Credits for ''The Eighth Mountain'' adapted from liner notes.(2019). "''The Eighth Mountain'' liner notes". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Into The Legend
''Into the Legend'' is the eleventh studio album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. It was released on 15 January 2016 via AFM Records. It is the first album with bassist Alessandro Sala, and the final album with longtime members Fabio Lione on vocals and Alex Holzwarth on drums. Track listing Personnel Rhapsody of Fire * Fabio Lione – lead vocals * Roberto De Micheli – guitar * Alessandro Sala – bass * Alex Staropoli – keyboards, production * Alex Holzwarth – drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ... Additional musicians * Manuel Staropoli – recorder, flute, crumhorn, oboe, duduk * Matteo Brenci – guitars (7) * Luca Balbo – piano (7) * Elisa Frausin – cello * Bayarma Rinchinova – flute * Teodora Tommasi – harp * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
