With their new album the recently re-dubbed Rhapsody of Fire has again woven
a musical fantasy in the second chapter of their Dark Secret Saga: Triumph
or Agony.
Previously known as Rhapsody, Rhapsody of Fire is a continuation and step
forward in the career of this innovative band. Triumph or Agonyis the first
release under the new moniker and Rhapsody of Fire has truly pulled out all
of the stops. Triumph or Agony features a live 70 piece orchestra and choir
and was again self-produced by guitarist/songwriter Luca Turilli and
keyboardist/songwriter Alex Staropoli with assistance from co-producer
Sascha Paeth. The album also features an array of guest narrators and
character actors, including several recruits from the London theater scene,
actress Susannah York of the Superman film series and a return appearance by
renowned actor Christopher Lee, as the all knowing ‘Wizard King’.
Featuring artwork by artist Jeff Easley – who is best known for his work on
the Dungeons and Dragons role playing games – Triumph or Agony will also be
presented in a limited-edition slipcase digipak with a bonus cd.
Triumph or Agony is a testament to Rhapsody of Fire’s musical prowess,
containing over sixty minutes of pure film score metal and continuing the
development of the powerful, rock-driven, epic style that the band is known
for. New songs include “Silent Dream”, “Son of Pain” and the epic 16-minute
long "The Mystic Prophecy of The Demonknight".
Triumph or Agony will be available through Magic Circle Music/SPV on
September 29th, 2006 in Germany, September 25th in the rest of Europe and
September 26th in the USA and Canada.
Track listing:
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
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