Rhapsody
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Italy
- Born: Italy
- Active: 1993–2006
Biography
Italian symphonic power metal band from Trieste, founded in 1993 by Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli and renamed Rhapsody of Fire in 2006 after a trademark dispute. Fronted by Fabio Lione, the classic line-up fused neoclassical guitar, full orchestral arrangements and choir with high-speed power metal, telling connected fantasy stories across the Emerald Sword Saga: 'Legendary Tales', 'Symphony of Enchanted Lands', 'Dawn of Victory', 'Rain of a Thousand Flames' and 'Power of the Dragonflame'. Actor *Christopher Lee* narrated the follow-up saga that began in 2004.
Genres
Rhapsody Discography
- Legendary Tales (1997) - Album - rated 3.16/5
- Symphony of Enchanted Lands (1998) - Album - rated 3.26/5
- Emerald Sword (1998) - Single
- Dawn of Victory (2000) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- Holy Thunderforce (2000) - Single - rated 3.47/5
- Rain of a Thousand Flames (2001) - Album - rated 3.7/5
- Power of the Dragonflame (2002) - EP - rated 3.2/5
- Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret (2004) - Album - rated 2.93/5
Members
- Luca Turilli - guitar (1993–2006)
- Alex Staropoli - keyboards (1993–2006)
- Fabio Lione - lead vocals (1995–2006)
- Daniele Carbonera - drums (1993–1999)
- Alessandro Lotta - bass (1998–2002)
- Alex Holzwarth - drums (2000–2006)
- Patrice Guers - bass (2002–2006)