Yesterday in 2000 Rhapsody of Fire released the album Dawn Of Victory Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia,Italy Symphonic/Orchestral Power Metal Status:Active Years active: 1993-1995 (as Thundercross), 1995-2006 (as Rhapsody), 2006-present Rhapsody of Fire is the new name of Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody. The name change was announced on July 14th, 2006. Read the following statement made by the webmaster: Due to copyright and trademark issues the band formerly known as Rhapsody has changed its name. The band members consider this a great new start, reflecting the emboldened and increasingly grandiose direction that their music has taken. “The power of the dragonflame will burn brighter than ever before,” says guitarist/songwriter Luca Turilli. Keyboardist/songwriter Alex Staropoli adds, “The name Rhapsody Of Fire better represents the energy that has always been present in this band and its music.” With a new record company in Magic Circle Music, a new tour planned and a new album on the way, Rhapsody Of Fire will continue to explore musical fantasy worlds with the precision musicianship and unique symphonic concepts that their fans have come to expect and adore. Fresh on the heels of the band’s first live album release, Live In Canada 2005 - The Dark Secret, a new name and renewed vigor ensure that Rhapsody Of Fire still hold the passion and power that have always been associated with their music. Its confirmed that they will releasing an album on March 5, 2010, called The Frozen Tears of Angels. It is the first album to be released after a long hiatus, caused by a legal dispute with the bands previous label, Magic Circle Music. An EP, The Cold Embrace of Fear, was released later the same year. In 2011 Rhapsody of Fire released From Chaos to Eternity, thus completing their conceptual fantasy saga. The album was branded as being the last release to feature a fantasy storyline and Christopher Lees narration. Following the release of the album the band announced that founding member Luca Turilli, along with bassist Patrice Guers, would be leaving the band to start a new band as Rhapsody, the bands original name, while Alex Staropoli would continue with a new Rhapsody of Fire line-up. Limb Music GmbH Luca Turilli - Guitars Fabio Lione - Vocals Alex Staropoli - Keyboards Alessandro Lotta - Bass Alex Holzwarth - Drums Guest musicians Epic choirs - Robert Hunecke-Rizzo, Thomas Rettke, Miro Rodenberg, Cinzia Rizzo, Florinda Klevisser Church Choirs - Helmstedt Kammerchoir conducted by Andreas Lamken Female Baroque voice - Constanze Backers Childish voice on Trolls in the Dark - Laurence Vanryne Baroque recorders - Manuel Staropoli Lead Violin - Maggie Ardorf Guest Drums - Thunderforce 1. Lux Triumphans (2:00) 2. Dawn Of Victory (4:47) 3. Triumph For My Magic Steel (5:46) 4. The Village Of Dwarves (3:52) 5. Dargor, Shadowlord Of The Black Mountain (4:48) 6. The Bloody Rage Of The Titans (6:23) 7. Holy Thunderforce (4:21) 8. Trolls In The Dark (instrumental) (2:32) 9. The Last Winged Unicorn (5:43) 10. The Mighty Ride Of The Firelord (9:15) Total Time: 49:31 The third chapter of the Emerald Sword saga. Alex Holzwarth is listed as the drummer but did not contribute to the recordings. The 12 LP vinyl picture disc was released in limited quantity (4 000 copies) and comes with a full colour poster of the complete cover motive. Comes in a black die-cut cover and sealed in plastic (shrinkwrap). There is also a 2CD digibook edition (limited to 20.000). Disc two has the following tracklist: 01. Guardians (Helloween Cover) (04:21) 02. The Mighty Ride of the Firelord (Edit Version) (04:46) 03. Holy Thunderforce (Alternate Version) (04:18) 04. Triumph for My Magic Steel (Alternate Version) (05:45) 5. Holy Thunderforce (video) 6. Epicus Furor/Emerald Sword (video) 7. Wisdom of the Kings (video) 8. Dawn of Victory Screensaver 9. Plus photo gallery, track commentary, history and more (shown below) English song title translations: 1. Triumphant Light Dawn of Victory is the third album studio released by Rhapsody in 2000. Like the previous albums, it centers on the story of Algalord and The Emerald Sword Saga. It has been produced and engineered by Sascha Paeth and Miro. It is also the first album to feature current drummer Alex Holzwarth. youtube/watch?v=0L_iOnLNt9M
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