Italian symphonic power metal band from Trieste, founded by Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli; known for epic, orchestral concept albums and long suites.

Originally formed as Rhapsody, the band later adopted the name Rhapsody of Fire due to legal issues; key collaborators and recurring elements in reviews include Luca Turilli (guitars/composition), Alex Staropoli (keyboards), and vocalist Fabio Lione.

DeBaser reviews praise Rhapsody of Fire's blend of orchestral grandeur and power-metal guitars, often highlighting Luca Turilli's songwriting and Fabio Lione's vocals. Albums like The Frozen Tears Of Angels and Triumph Or Agony are seen as mature entries; Dark Wings Of Steel received more mixed reactions. Recurrent themes include the Dark Secret Saga, dramatic suites, and shifts in orchestration vs. metal balance.

For:Fans of symphonic and power metal, listeners who enjoy orchestral concept albums and lengthy epic suites.

 closing in great style an excellent album, mature and devoid of dead spots.

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 Raging Starfire is simply extraordinary, very powerful, with horror film atmospheres and a Lione who also ventures into Black Metal-style screaming;

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 the album is enjoyable to listen to, characterized by many mid-tempos in which orchestral sounds almost drown out the classic metal ones, shifting, as mentioned above, the balance more towards the symphonic component than the metal one.

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 Dark Wings of Steel is an anomalous record, full of lights and shadows, clouded by the mysticism that veils not only its atmosphere but also its creation.

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 For me, their best suite, truly amazing.

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