Author Topic: The Official Rhapsody Of Fire Thread!! (Read 9961 times)

Coolcat · « **Reply #35 on:** November 28, 2015, 07:25:40 PM »

I like symphony of enchanted lands, my momma cat doesn't like it though. But I tell her that it's mythology based music and she goes away.

Enigmachine · « **Reply #36 on:** December 17, 2015, 04:03:57 PM »

New song from Into the Legend released (Shining Star). I like it.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #37 on:** December 17, 2015, 04:46:59 PM »

Impressive. I was hoping for a headbanger, but it's still awesome.

Scorpion · « **Reply #38 on:** February 29, 2016, 01:49:36 PM »

What do you guys think of Into the Legend? It's not bad, but probably nothing that I'll come back to all that often, because it offers very little that other Rhapsody albums don't offer already.

Enigmachine · « **Reply #39 on:** February 29, 2016, 02:14:12 PM »

Quote from: Scorpion on February 29, 2016, 01:49:36 PM

What do you guys think of Into the Legend? It's not bad, but probably nothing that I'll come back to all that often, because it offers very little that other Rhapsody albums don't offer already.

Not groundbreaking but IMO it excels at what it does and that's all I need.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #40 on:** February 29, 2016, 09:20:55 PM »

Quote from: Scorpion on February 29, 2016, 01:49:36 PM

What do you guys think of Into the Legend? It's not bad, but probably nothing that I'll come back to all that often, because it offers very little that other Rhapsody albums don't offer already.

Completely forgettable for me. ROF sound like any other power metal band now, and the album is so samey. The only track I recall not sounding exactly like the rest was the bonus track. Luca Turilli was definitely what gave them their unique sound, but even his most recent one wasn't that good.

Enigmachine · « **Reply #41 on:** March 01, 2016, 10:47:36 AM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on February 29, 2016, 09:20:55 PM

Quote from: Scorpion on February 29, 2016, 01:49:36 PM
What do you guys think of Into the Legend? It's not bad, but probably nothing that I'll come back to all that often, because it offers very little that other Rhapsody albums don't offer already.

Completely forgettable for me. ROF sound like any other power metal band now, and the album is so samey. The only track I recall not sounding exactly like the rest was the bonus track. Luca Turilli was definitely what gave them their unique sound, but even his most recent one wasn't that good.

Songs like the title track and A Voice in the Cold Wind to me sound 100% Rhapsody even through the different sounds between them. I liked Prometheus as well. Maybe they sound like other power metal bands because their style has carried on to many modern bands within the genre.

gazinwales · « **Reply #42 on:** September 29, 2016, 01:38:31 AM »

Fabio is out of RoF

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #43 on:** September 29, 2016, 01:41:00 AM »

Fabio Lione is out of RoF. They'd become generic sounding without Luca Turilli, and now without even the distinctive voice of Fabio, they're completely done as far as I'm concerned. Despite really loving the first Turilli's Rhapsody album, both sides have become disappointing since the split now for me.

edit: Ninja'd. Saw the news a few hours ago, then when I finally get around to posting, someone beats me by 2 minutes.

gazinwales · « **Reply #44 on:** September 29, 2016, 01:42:21 AM »

I didn't buy the past 2 RoF albums and I've collected everything from them.
LTR is way better, last albums was killer.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #45 on:** September 29, 2016, 01:45:25 AM »

I didn't like the last Luca Turilli one much, but Ascending To Infinity was as great as anything RoF did. Hopefully Prometheus was just a one-off miss for me. I barely even listened to the two RoF albums without him. They were incredibly blandtacular. You're not missing much imo.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #46 on:** October 09, 2016, 07:40:25 AM »

Now RoF has lost their drummer too. Good luck to who's left.

MirrorMask · « **Reply #47 on:** October 09, 2016, 07:45:41 AM »

Rhapsody of Fire should get Alessandro Conti as a replacement, Luca Turilli's Rhapsody singer.

That would be a glorious mess

Prog Snob · « **Reply #48 on:** October 09, 2016, 10:26:36 AM »

I think Luca's project became the better of the two once he left.

ErHaO · « **Reply #49 on:** October 10, 2016, 02:26:15 PM »

I am fine with Fabio focusing on Angra and Vision Divine. And I am also fine with Luca's Rhapsody being a seperate (and better) entity, though I can only handle so much of his music in one go. I have serious doubts this Rhapsody of Fire will remain relevant in the power metal scene though.

Adami · « **Reply #50 on:** October 10, 2016, 04:57:22 PM »

I honestly gave up on the band an album or two before Luca even quit.

I was a big fan, however, of his first two solo albums.

Either way, band has vowed to continue. Pretty sad to see them fade away rather than go out triumphantly by choice a while ago.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #51 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:57:11 AM »

And this is what we're getting from Fabio instead. Worth it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsFcjwi2jAc

MirrorMask · « **Reply #52 on:** November 11, 2016, 08:11:52 AM »

Fabio got replaced by another italian singer, Giacomo Voli.

I didn't know who he was but I'm happy they stayed with an italian singer and they allowed a big chance to a un unknown talent!

On FB there's a short introductory video:

https://www.facebook.com/rhapsodyoffire/videos/vb.182133284301/10154240711874302/?type=2&theater

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #53 on:** November 11, 2016, 08:17:45 AM »

He sounds pretty good from the sample. Was that a new ROF song he was singing?

Enigmachine · « **Reply #54 on:** November 11, 2016, 11:11:48 AM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on November 11, 2016, 08:17:45 AM

He sounds pretty good from the sample. Was that a new ROF song he was singing?

No, it's Distant Sky, from the last album. He sounds great. Maybe even a little better than Fabio IMO.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #55 on:** November 11, 2016, 09:06:47 PM »

Quote from: Enigmachine on November 11, 2016, 11:11:48 AM

Quote from: BlobVanDam on November 11, 2016, 08:17:45 AM
He sounds pretty good from the sample. Was that a new ROF song he was singing?

No, it's Distant Sky, from the last album. He sounds great. Maybe even a little better than Fabio IMO.

Thanks, I wasn't sure, as I'm not very familiar with the two RoF albums without Luca. I only ever listened to them once or twice.
Fabio is starting to show his age, and is sounding a little rough now, so this new guy probably does manage it better. You wouldn't want to get a new singer who already couldn't pull off the old material well.

Bertielee · « **Reply #56 on:** November 12, 2016, 03:43:40 AM »

Really good singer to replace fabio. And as you aid, Blob, Fabio is starting to show his age despite him remaining a good singer.

B.Lee

Prog Snob · « **Reply #57 on:** November 12, 2016, 08:38:13 PM »

I wasn't too impressed with that short clip, but I won't judge him until I hear more.

Lowdz · « **Reply #58 on:** November 15, 2016, 02:04:12 PM »

Wow, I
Ike his voice. Only listened to the last one once but that clip made me want to go back to it.

ErHaO · « **Reply #59 on:** November 15, 2016, 03:32:43 PM »

Yes, I actually really like his voice so that is a good sign.

Adami · « **Reply #60 on:** November 21, 2016, 12:01:55 PM »

So apparently they're doing a reunion/farewell tour now?

I am so confused.

MirrorMask · « **Reply #61 on:** November 21, 2016, 12:27:41 PM »

Yeah, but it's a one time thing.

Rhapsody of Fire now has a new singer, Giacomo Voli, and the founding member Alex Staropoli.
Luca Turilli's Rhapsody is Turilli's version of Rhapsody, and he has Alessandro Conti as singer.

While maintaining the lineup and style of the band, Luca Turilli's Rhapsody will welcome aboard Fabio Lione for one last tour, before continuing with Alessandro Conti.

It's like the Helloween tour, Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske are back for a tour but when all it's said and done Deris will remain as the sole singer of the band, and Weikath / Gerstner as the two guitarists.

(I agree it's confusing, it took me a while to realize it was not a permanent thing)

Adami · « **Reply #62 on:** November 21, 2016, 12:29:21 PM »

Oh I got that it wasn't permanent. Calling it a farewell tour was what threw me off.

So it's a one time thing and then they'll all continue on with business as usual. Makes more sense. Thanks!

Darkstarshades · « **Reply #63 on:** November 21, 2016, 06:54:14 PM »

They didn't name Alex Staropolli on that announcement, tho.

MirrorMask · « **Reply #64 on:** November 22, 2016, 11:40:43 AM »

Quote from: Darkstarshades on November 21, 2016, 06:54:14 PM

They didn't name Alex Staropolli on that announcement, tho.

Luca Turilli and Fabio Lione got away from him in a couple of years, teaming up together immediately after that. If there was ever any dirty laundry it hasn't been aired in public, but I'm starting to think that this is not a coincidence...

ErHaO · « **Reply #65 on:** July 07, 2017, 10:12:12 AM »

So they just released a best of album (of early material), with the twist that it are basically rerecordings (covers might be a better term in this context given the amount of original members). Here is the thing, I actually really dig it. People seem to be trashing it that it isn't Fabione and a mere cover band. And well, yes, he isn't Fabione but I really like his voice and am enjoying this release very much. Not a b-version of Fabione but a talented dude that sounds different enough.

Here is the official youtube playlist (contains some of the rerecordings): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PidC0IgacUk&index=2&list=PLAXgM0mQib5RaxH7nSnOSS7yPgrxQrPIw

Edit: made a mistake initially, playlist only has a couple of the rerecordings.

Looking forward to their eventual new album.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #66 on:** July 07, 2017, 10:38:05 AM »

I get the whole re-recording thing, but I don't think it was necessary. Most of Rhapsody's material sounds good as it is.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #67 on:** July 07, 2017, 10:44:11 AM »

Pretty good but I hate the last high note he sings, sounds off key. Overall the production sounds a bit dry, especially on When Demons Awake. Actually it made me realise how much I love Power Of The Dragonflame, haven't listened to that album in years.

DarkLord_Lalinc · « **Reply #68 on:** July 07, 2017, 12:25:42 PM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on July 07, 2017, 10:44:11 AM

Pretty good but I hate the last high note he sings, sounds off key. Overall the production sounds a bit dry, especially on When Demons Awake. Actually it made me realise how much I love Power Of The Dragonflame, haven't listened to that album in years.

That was the album that got me hooked big time with Rhapsody back then. SO FRIGGN' GOOD AND CHEESY.

BelichickFan · « **Reply #69 on:** July 07, 2017, 12:45:27 PM »

Quote from: DarkLord_Lalinc on July 07, 2017, 10:38:05 AM

I get the whole re-recording thing, but I don't think it was necessary. Most of Rhapsody's material sounds good as it is.

Yeah, I like it but this is pretty much unnecessary. And the new Wings of Destiny takes some getting used to with Virgin actually being pronounced as Virgin, not Veegin. That's not a slam on Leone, he's a great singer. But I've sung along to Veegin so many times now this sounds kind of funny

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Author Topic: The Official Rhapsody Of Fire Thread!! (Read 9961 times)