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Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - Luca Turilli Leaves Rhapsody Of Fire
After 15 years of friendship, hard work and big passion, fully invested in the creation of symphonic music and an epic saga that will remain in the history of heavy metal, Alex Staropoli and Luca Turilli decided to proceed to a friendly split.

"10 albums released and the end of the saga represent, musically and lyrically, an important artistic goal finally reached, underlined by the success of our last release "From Chaos To Eternity", for which we want to thank our wonderful fans once again. Now it came the time when new artistic stimulations need to be found, in respect of both parts' visions and perspectives and of our longtime friendship" say Luca and Alex.

Due to the latest legal agreements actually in force, Alex Staropoli will go on with Rhapsody Of Fire having, between the others, Fabio Lione as singer, Tom Hess as guitar player and Alex Holzwarth as drummer.

For the same agreements and the original name's common ownership, Luca Turilli will release his future works with a new Rhapsody band, including the faithful band members Dominique Leurquin, Patrice Guers and Alex Holzwarth.

Alex says: "While wishing the best to Luca and his new band, I want to tell you that Fabio and myself feel motivated and stronger than ever and that Rhapsody Of Fire are already planning a great worldwide tour. More information regarding the new bass player and the new second guitar player will follow. Stay tuned!"

The website www.rhapsodyoffire.com will remain the glorious Rhapsody Of Fire website at all effects and www.algalordchronicles.com the official fan club of Rhapsody Of Fire only.

In the future, if you want to know more about the new band of Luca Turilli, please check his personal website at www.lucaturilli.com
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - Rhapsody Of Fire Announce New Album Details
Rhapsody Of Fire are proud to announce to the world, that the mix of "From Chaos To Eternity" is now at the end and that the new album will be released by Nuclear Blast on June, 17th, 2011.
 
The band commented:
 
"It is the end of an era. This historical release will end the Rhapsody's sagas once for all after 15 years of fantasy oriented lyrics and for the last time we'll hear Sir Christopher Lee narrating in one of our albums the last dramatic events of a legendary tale started in 1997 and told through 2 different sagas and 10 full length albums. We are surely very sad but we also know that for this same reason the upcoming release will remain in the history of the band for its artistic importance and unique epic!"
 
The Track listing for "From Chaos To Eternity" is as follows
 
1.Ad Infinitum
2. From Chaos To Eternity
3. Tempesta Di Fuoco
4. Ghosts Of Forgotten Worlds
5. Anima Perduta
6 Aeons Of Raging Darkness
7. I Belong To The Stars
8. Tornado
9. Heroes Of The Waterfalls' Kingdom
   I.   Lo Spirito Della Foresta
  II.   Realm Of Sacred Waterfalls
  III.   Thanor's Awakening
  IV.   Northern Skies Enflamed
  V.   The Splendour Of Angels' Glory (A Final Revelation)
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Monday, December 6, 2010 - New Rhapsody Album in 2011
Press release from Rhapsody:

"From Chaos To Eternity" is the title of the new RHAPSODY OF FIRE's full length album, that will be released in Spring 2011 through Nuclear Blast at a worldwide level.
The 10th studio album of the Italian power metal act will be a new musical masterpiece. Described by the band as the natural evolution of the monumental chartbreaker of 2010 "The Frozen Tears Of Angels", the new album will represent an important goal in the history of RHAPSODY OF FIRE, as it will be the last one based in the fantasy saga started in 1997 with the debut album "Legendary Tales".
 
As usual Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli will be the producers of the new work. But for the first time, part of such a production (vocals and guitar recordings) was and will be mostly based in Trieste, the Italian hometown of the two founders. The recordings of bass and drums already took place in Wolfsburg at "The Gate Studio" under the wise supervision of their longtime friend Sascha Paeth (AVANTASIA, ANGRA and more).
 
Luca says: "We are really proud to reveal to the whole world that the production of our new full length album is at a very good point already. Lyrically it has a particular meaning for all of us, as with the 5th and final chapter of the "Dark Secret saga" our band will close its fantasy cycle started 13 years ago. The dark secret will finally reveal itself and for the last time Sir Christopher Lee will give his unique and fundamental contribution to our work. Musically expect something really special out of the ten album titles. A song like "Ghosts Of Forgotten Worlds" with its rageous and hypnotic guitar riff, will make you breath the dusty atmospheres of the southern ghostlands. "Aeons Of Raging Darkness" is pure melodic chaos translated  into music, "Tornado" the greatest technical challenge for each single bandmember and "Tempesta Di Fuoco", the first speed track completely sung in Italian language. For my song "Fantasia Gotica" I wrote and finalized the cinematic orchestral arrangements inspired by the visionary genius of Tim Burton, while "The Splendour Of Angels's Glory (A Final Revelation)" is Alex's choral and majestic track for the perfect finale of the dark secret saga.  Our bass player Patrice Guers and our drummer Alex Holzwarth did their best job so far in a RHAPSODY OF FIRE album. One more word is needed to underline the excellent performance of our singer: in this new release, Fabio Lione will present himself definitely as one of the best and most versatile singers, being able to pass with unique ability and talent from the most aggressive vocals, to clean angelic voices and powerful operatic parts. Once more you are going to be really surprised."
 
Alex Staropoli adds: "As always the cinematic elements that defined our style will enrich each track, but the guitar work will be again very important too. What is sure is, that for such an album Luca and I composed our best solos ever!"
 
"From Chaos To Eternity" will be released in spring 2011, in a jewelcase standard edition of 24 pages, and in an exclusive limited edition of 48 pages, full of great and unique surprises - as well as two bonus tracks, for a total of 65 minutes of RHAPSODY OF FIRE's legendary music.
 
Stay tuned for further news!
 
www.rhapsodyoffire.com
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - Rhapsody Of Fire Confirmed For Bloodstock Open Air
Rhapsody Of Fire have been confirmed for next years Bloodstock Open Air festival.
 
This will be the band's first UK show in over ten years and their only UK Show of 2011. Rhapsody Of Fire will perform on Saturday August 13th as special guests to Immortal.
 
Rhapsody Of Fire have issued the following statement on their forthcoming Bloodstock appearance:

"Hail to you, dear brothers and sisters! We are so excited to announce to you that we agreed with our English friends an exclusive presence as special guest for the Bloodstock festival of next year in the UK! It will be our first live appearance ever on that wonderful ground and we are looking forward to playing our greatest songs and to have together a great time in the name of Rhapsody Of Fire's epic cinematic music. See you soon!"
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Friday, July 30, 2010 - Rhapsody Of Fire To Release 35-minutes symphony
Rhapsody of Fire press release:

Rhapsody of Fire are going to release an epic monument called: "The Cold Embrace Of Fear - A Dark Romantic Symphony".

"For this special CD we composed a unique song of around 35 minutes divided in 7 "acts". Looking at the title you can easily imagine that such long and epic song will show the most cinematic and orchestral side of our band, all our passion for the world of cinema we love so much and that always represented our main influence while composing the RHAPSODY's music", says Luca Turilli and adds: "Essentially it is a long huge song, sounding very symphonic, full of orchestral sections very soundtrack oriented, narrations and spoken parts. More than in other cases we tried to create a real movie atmosphere with very dynamic musical results, also thanks to the help of the English actors that gave voice to different characters. You will just need to close your eyes and explore those new emotional dimensions we wrote the music for."

The lyrics of this monumental, epic symphony is based on the "dark secret saga" and represents a new chapter, directly connected with "The Frozen Tears Of Angels".

Luca explains: "After the long journey to the icy frozen northlands at the borders of the known world, while facing concrete natural obstacles and the inner demons lying in the depths of their conscience, the five main charachters reach the ancient gothic fortress of Har-Kuun, a real monument of evil trapped between ice and snow, the mystic place where the Erian's book could be finally found. "The Cold Embrace Of Fear" tells about the entrance of those bravehearts in the ancestral world of Har-Kuun and the dramatic search for the holy book of the angels, only possible way to understand something more about the dark secret threatening the whole known world. Also in this case I liked to create particular "bridges" connecting the new chapter of the saga with our modern life on the basis of symbolism, ancient wisdom and spiritual evolution. To someone who knows something about modern psychology and the study of the different "self", the hidden geometries and gothic labyrinths of Har-Kuun will reveal themselves very clearly."

Once again Christopher Lee was chosen for the spoken parts as a main narrator. "We couldn't imagine to release something like this without his fundamental partecipation. Sir Lee is one member of the RHAPSODY OF FIRE's family since a lot of time and we love him not only as an actor but also as man. Because of his great and majestic personality he has surely the aura of a king of the ancient times.

This extraordinary release, will hit the stores on October, 15th for a special price.
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - Rhapsody Of FIre - Sea Of Fate Video Online
The new Rhapsody Of Fire video "Sea Of Fate" has been posted on Youtube.
 
The track is taken from Rhapsody's comeback album The Frozen Tears Of Angels released via their new label Nuclear Blast on April 30th, 2010.
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Friday, April 30, 2010 - New Rhapsody Website Online
Check out the new official Rhapsody website here.
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Friday, March 5, 2010 - New Rhapsody Song Online
News from Rhapsody (of Fire): 

Rhapsody of Fire have finished their work on the new record "The Frozen Tears Of Angels", which is once again an outstanding,  monumental and epic masterpiece. On April, 30th the new record will be released as a standard version jewelcase, as a highsize digipak with two bonus tracks and as a gatefold double-vinyl.
As a present for all fans of the band, you can now download the opening track of the album, called "Sea Of Fate" for free. The song is also streaming from the official website.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - Rhapsody Are Back!
The official Rhapsody of Fire website has been updated with the following glorious message (of metal):

Italian metal heroes RHAPSODY OF FIRE return with a fantastic new album that will be released on March 5th, 2010 by their new label NUCLEAR BLAST, which is known for acts like Nightwish, Edguy or Blind Guardian.   

"We are finally proud to announce to the world that Rhapsody Of Fire are stronger than ever and finally ready for their glorious come-back! We just signed a worldwide-level agreement with the legendary label 'Nuclear Blast', at this time the greatest choice we could have ever done. Wonderful people, a great business vision and the best organization possible, for a relationship that can be anything else but successful for the years to come.

In the last months we worked very hard and now all we can say is that a great new album, a real masterpiece of power/speed/symphonic metal, is finally ready!

It's title is 'THE FROZEN TEARS OF ANGELS', it is produced by Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli and it was mixed and mastered by our valorous friend Sascha Paeth at the Gate Studio in Wolfsburg (Avantasia, Epica and others).

This is not just a new album for us, but pure emotion carved in music.

Lyrically it's based on the 3rd chapter of 'THE DARK SECRET SAGA' and the long journey of  five bravehearts to the frozen northern lands at the unexplored borders of the known world in order to find a way to stop the demonknight's prophecy. This album and its music will underline the feelings, hopes and fear of the main characters in this new epic adventure.

All the drama of this new part of the saga will be as always enchanted by the soundtrack oriented orchestral arrangements and the majesty of opera choirs, real trademark of Rhapsody of Fire's music, but surely this album will sound more powerful, speed and guitar oriented than in the recent past, in order to underline the dark and romantic rage of the lyrics too.

Every song will have its own character, as you will be able to fly with the angels of the crystal realms through the cold skies of the north on the notes of hit-songs like 'SEA OF FATE' (song written for the first time together by Luca Turilli, Alex Staropoli and Fabio Lione), 'RAGING STARFIRE' or 'THE FROZEN TEARS OF ANGELS', and at the same time you will have a taste of the angels' holy rage listening to 'REIGN OF TERROR', real gem of this new production.

The energy of more extreme metal applied to positive lyrics hymning to the victory of hope, truth and respect over the inner demons lying in the depths of our conscience for a unique contrast never heard before and that made us really excited while composing this song.
This new CD will include a great looking cover artwork, created this time by a new and incredibly talented artist able to turn the drama of our fantasy world into a serious, cinematic and realistic representation, and a complete booklet including all the details of the saga's new chapter. The album will be released as a special limited deluxe digipak (first edition) including two bonus tracks and an incredible 32-pages booklet, as well as a standard jewelcase and of course on vinyl.

We are looking forward to inviting you to the unexplored snowy and icy majestic landscapes of the north, that mystical dark frozen world where even the tears of our beloved angels can't be anything else but frozen!"

RHAPSODY OF FIRE

www.rhapsodyoffire.com
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - Message from Rhapsody
Rhapsody have released the following message:

Hi to all,

First of all thank you for all the patience you had in these last times despite the lack of news regarding the band.

We wanted to inform you that we are in the middle of a hard legal fight with MCM and his main representative Mr. Joey De Maio.

That's the reason why in the last months we had to keep all strictly confidential and could not release any official declaration that could obviously be used against us from the opposite side. And that's also the reason why we were constricted to stop completely our band's activity. Frankly we are not able to imagine if all this can end in a very close future but we want to assure you that we are ready to fight with all the strength of body and soul in order to protect yours and our beloved band. Yes, aside from these bad events we ask you to not lose your faith in us. As soon as this sad situation will be solved we'll be ready for a great and mighty come back. A new album, a real masterpiece of speed/epic metal, is already composed and ready to be recorded and after its release an immense worldwide tour will finally follow for yours and our extreme satisfaction.

Stay tuned!
Rhapsody Of Fire
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Sunday, July 23, 2006 - Rhapsody of Fire announce new album
Press release from Rhapsody of Fire:

For the past nine years or, to be more precise, since the opening tones of their sensational debut album, Legendary Tales, Rhapsody have been one of the most unusual phenomena of the current metal scene. The huge range of their creativity, the number of legendary compositions that the Italian band, with their primary members guitarist Luca Turilli and keyboarder Alex Staropoli, have released so far reached now the climax with the new album "Triumph or Agony" .

A new tour is planned and a new album is 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.

Tracklisting:

01. Dar-Kunor
I. Echoes From The Elvish Woods
II.Fear Of The Dungeons
02. Triumph Or Agony
03. Heart Of The Darklands
04. Old Age Of Wonders
05. The Myth Of The Holy Sword
06. Il Canto Del Vento
07. Silent Dream
08. Bloody Red Dungeons
09. Son Of Pain
10 The Mystic Prophecy Of The Demonknight
I. A New Saga Begins
II. Through The Portals Of Agony
III. The Black Order
IV. Nekron`s Bloody Rhymes
V. Escape From Horror
11. Dark Reign Of Fire
I. Winter Dawn`s Theme

Produced by Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli

The album will be released in Europe on September 25th !

See the artwork here.
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Saturday, July 15, 2006 - Rhapsody change name to Rhapsody Of Fire
Press release:

"Due to copyright and trademark issues the band formerly known as Rhapsody has changed its name to Rhapsody Of Fire. 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."

Personal note: Rhapsody of Fire!?? Doh!
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006 - When Film-Score Metal comes alive
The release of Rhapsody's first live album is getting close. Here is the latest info:

Release dates:
Germany - January 20
Rest of Europe - January 23
USA / Canada - January 31

"Live In Canada 2005 - The Dark Secret" will be released in two configurations: Apart from the regular CD album which features the complete Quebec show there will also be a limited edition including a bonus DVD which will contain exclusive behind-the-scenes-material as well as the complete album in 5.1 surround sound!

Full tracklisting:

01. The Dark Secret
02. Unholy Warcry
03. Wisdom Of The Kings
04. The Village Of Dwarves
05. Erian´s Mystical Rhymes
06. Lamento Eroico
07. Dawn Of Victory
08. Nightfall On The Grey Mountains
09. The March Of The Swordmaster
10. Emerald Sword

Fans will get the unique opportunity to download the songs before the release date! (Purchase required) This special event will take place at the official website on Thursday, January 19, 2006 from 0:00 CET till 23:59 CET.

Next to this a Virtual Release Party will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2006 from 0:00 CET till 23:59 CET. All metal fans can go to the official website and listen to the full album without paying for it. This streaming is online for 24 hours, so make sure you be online !
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Monday, August 29, 2005 - Rhapsody to release live album
A Rhapsody press release:

In November 2005 Italian Film Score Metal icons Rhapsody are poised to release their first live album ever! The recordings will be based on performances made during leg one of Manowar's 'Demons, Dragons and Warriors World Tour' where Rhapsody appeared as the special guests in spring 2005. This recently completed first leg of the tour was highly acclaimed for its striped down and performance oriented arrangements, which allowed the band to prove that the music is the message. No track list has been released yet but Rhapsody 's record label Magic Circle Music announced the songs played during the shows included old favorites and tracks from their latest release Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret. More to follow.
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Monday, April 4, 2005 - New Rhapsody video online
Rhapsody's video for the single "The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream" is now available online in Quicktime format. Right click this link and choose "Save target as..." to download the video. The song is the re-recorded version featuring Christopher Lee on vocals, both solo and dueting with Fabio Lione. I needed several listens before I was able to stomach the duets. A grand production and overall one of Rhapsody's best videos, which only becomes unintentionally funny a couple of times. Watch out for the pretty cute violinist at 3:11.
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Monday, March 7, 2005 - Rhapsody single tracklisting
More info on the next Rhapsody single 'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' is available:

As you may already know Joey DeMaio was chosen by the band and Mr. Lee to produce the recording with the help of a Cologne string orchestra and some other guest musicians. With Lee's command of over 12 languages, the track was recorded in four different languages - English, German, French and Italian. Also a spectacular video was shot in High Definition filmed by noted director Neil Johnson featuring a 40-piece orchestra and a 20-piece choir.

In addition to the four language versions the band also produced two brand new studio tracks, 'Autumn Twilight' and 'Lo Specchio D'Argento', that will also appear on this new offering, due for release on April 11th through Magic Circle Music/SPV/Steamhammer.

Two versions of the single will be available. All versions of the title track feature a duet with Christopher Lee and Fabio Lione. Here are the tracklistings:

CD Slim Box/Single Version

'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' (English version)
'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' (German version)
'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' (original album version)
'Lo Specchio Dàrgento' (brand new Rhapsody song)
'Last Angels Call' (original album version)

CD DigiPak Single
'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' (English version)
'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' (Italian version)
'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' (French version)
'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' (German version)
'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' (Orchestral version)
'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' (original version)
'Autumn Twilight' (brand new Rhapsody song)
'Lo Specchio Dàrgento' (brand new Rhapsody song)
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Sunday, February 13, 2005 - Christopher Lee to sing on new Rhapsody Single
Press release from Rhapsody:

"When the Italian epic metal band Rhapsody first met the legendary actor Christopher Lee in December 2003 during the recording of their current album, Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret, no one really knew what could come of this collaboration.

It was only after Lee himself, being a talented singer possessing a rich bass/baritone voice, expressed his 'concerns' that he was about to narrate for the album in a role of a wizard king and not sing at all, laid the ground for what was to come next:

The release of the album was critically acclaimed by both fans and media and achieving fantastic chart positions throughout the world - the parties decided to meet again in December 2004 to re-record the album track 'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream', this time as a duet that would feature the rich and expressive singing voice of none other than Mr. Lee with the band Rhapsody.

In many reviews of the album, media and fans had already chosen the song as one of the best ever by the band. This time, producer Joey DeMaio (MANOWAR) was chosen by the band and Mr. Lee to produce the recording with the help of a Cologne string orchestra and some other guest musicians.

With Mr. Lee's command of over 12 languages it was a pleasure not a problem to record the song in the four different languages: English, German, French and Italian. Also a spectacular video was shot in High Definition filmed by noted director Neil Johnson featuring a 40-piece orchestra and a 20-piece choir.

It would not be an overstatement to call the new version of 'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' a grand and epic piece of work in the style of Disney movies or world class sports events. This is definitely a song full of emotion and fantasy, heart and soul.

In addition to the four language versions the band also produced two brand new studio tracks, the fast and powerful 'Autumn Twilight' and the sweet and traditionally influenced 'Lo Specchio D'Argento' that will also appear on this new offering.

With their sixth album, Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret, on Magic Circle Music, Rhapsody continue to pioneer their new style of cinematic metal aptly called Film Score Metal."

The new single will be released on April 4th.
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Saturday, October 23, 2004 - Rhapsody TV appearance
Rhapsody will be appearing on the M Chart Show along with Christopher Lee on the Pro 7 network in Germany on Saturday, October 23rd. The band and actor will do a short interview together followed by a performance of 'Unhold Warcry'. The show will air at 6:00pm CET
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Wednesday, September 8, 2004 - Rhapsody - New CD limited edition details
Rhapsody will release their new album, "Symphony of enchanted lands II: The Dark Secret " on September 27th. A limited edition of the album will be released at the same time. Here are the details of the limited edition:

Disc 1 (CD)
01-The dark secret
02-Unholy warcry
03-Never forgotten heroes
04-Elgard's green valleys
05-The magic of the wizard's dream
06-Erian's Mystical rhymes
07-The last angel's call
08-Dragonland's river
09-Sacred power of raging winds
10-Guardiani
11-Shadows of death
12-Nightfall on the grey mountains

DISC 2 (DVD)
01-Unholy Warcry (shortversion video)
02-Unholy warcry (long version video)
03-Unholy warcry (extended version video)
04-Documentary about the recordings in Czlin
05-Building of the dragon
06-Extended interview with Christopher Lee
07-Documentary about the recordings in Wolfsburg
08-Making of the videos of "Unholy warcry"
09-Recording with the orchestra

See the album cover here.
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Sunday, June 27, 2004 - Rhapsody video
The full video for Rhapsody's Unholy warcry is now available at the official Rhapsody website.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - Rhapsody goes to the movies
Just discovered that The official Rhapsody Website has gotten a new intro video. It is short and insanely funny but after a while it gets slightly depressing. If you can't see anything then you need a Flash plugin.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2004 - New Rhapsody EP
Rhapsody will be issuing a new EP, entitled "The Dark Secret", on May 29 through Magic Circle Music/SPV. The group's as-yet-untitled new full-length album will follow in September.

"The Dark Secret" track listing:

01. Unholy Warcry (short version)*
02. Thunder Mighty Roar*
03. Sacred Power Of Raging Winds
04. Guardians Of Destiny (English version)*
05. (T.B.C.)

* Titles will not appear on the upcoming studio album

The EP will also include a DVD that will feature "making of" footage from the recording sessions for the group's new album, a 5.1 mix of the track 'Unholy Warcry' and an interview with actor Christopher Lee, who appears on the forthcoming studio album.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2004 - Rhapsody "Best of..." to be released
Rhapsody's former label, Limb Music, is releasing a "Best Of..." of the band called "Tales From The Emerald Sword Saga". This compilation comprises selected songs from the "Legendady Tales" to the "Power Of The Dragonflame" full-length albums and the EP. You can see the cover here.

The tracklisting:

1. Warrior of Ice
2. Rage of the Winter
3. Forest of Unicorns
4. Land of Immortals
5. Emerald Sword
6. Wisdom of the Kings
7. Wings of Destiny
8. Riding the Winds Of Eternity (edit)
9. Dawn of Victory
10. Holy Thunderforce
11. The Village of Dwarves
12. Rain of a Thousand Flames
13. Knightrider of Doom
14. March of the Swordmaster
15. Power of the Dragonflame
16. Lamento Eroico

There will be available a Special Edition Box (with a different cover) with photo cards, video, poster and sticker. This version comes with the "Holy Thunderforce (Videoclip)" as a bonus track. The album will be released on February 23rd.

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Thursday, October 9, 2003 - Christopher Lee joins Rhapsody
Acclaimed actor Christopher Lee will be joining Rhapsody for the production of their next album, tentatively due in early 2004 through SPV Records. A classically trained opera singer, Christopher will be providing powerful narrations as well as featuring as the main singer in a dramatic orchestration epic. Lee will start recording from the second week of November.
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Monday, June 30, 2003 - Rhapsody begin production on their new album
Rhapsody is proud to announce that on August 2, 2003 they will be riding triumphantly into the studio to begin the production of the new album. Alex Holzwarth is ready to kick the mighty skins as strong and powerful as possible. So you may expect the most majestic and powerful drums you have ever heard!

For the first time these recording sessions will be filmed to bring you the most interesting moments with the band in the studio.

More information is available at The Official Rhapsody Website
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Monday, September 16, 2002 - Rhapsody news
Luca and Alex are working on the 5th Rhapsody album! Apparantly it is basically almost completed and they define it as the most 'cinema oriented' album yet. Let's hope for another masterpiece to see the light at the end of the next summer.

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Monday, August 26, 2002 - The next Rhapsody album
Alex Staropoli (Keyboards) commented in the new Rhapsody album: "It's a big secret,. We have a lot of ideas, and we might be doing some new directions, but it's still a secret. The black metal idea is a good one, and we might incorporate some black metal on the next album. So, since we're putting that style on a full Rhapsody release, we really don't see the need to create a full black metal record." The album will be a concept one and release is scheduled for September 2003.

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Album Review - Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret
(Steen)

Album Review - Triumph or Agony
(Alanna)

Interview - A conversation with Luca Turilli
(Steen)

Album Review - Legendary Tales
(Steen)

Album Review - The Frozen Tears of Angels
(Steen)

Album Review - From Chaos To Eternity
(Steen)



Daily Spotlight
Cage - Science of Annihilation
CoverAmerican Power Metal Kings... So the Science of Annihilation cover states and I am not one to argue, in fact I am more than i....
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Retro Reviews

(Steen)
Saviour Machine - Legend - Part I
CoverDubbed as "The unofficial soundtrack to the end of the world" the Legend project gives new meaning to the term concept album. This ultimate study of end-times Biblical prophecy was originally planned ....
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(Alanna)
Virgin Steele - Life Among the Ruins
CoverMost people know Virgin Steele as this impossibly grandiose power metal outfit that sometimes dabbles in hints of epic progressive. From the early 80s of the powerfully proud "Noble Savage" to th....
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