Rhapsody of Fire - 'Mastered by the Dark' (lyric video)

Sleep... Dream... Sleep... Dream softly

I... Dread... To think... We're the same...
I... Realize... The beast could've been me
For... She chose... It must be you
The... Pariah... Divine nemesis

And we sing the rime of the unfortunate
As we know the legend goes on
Sing along the rime of the miserable
As we know we have tried for so long

Sleep... Dream... Sleep... Dream softly
Why... God?... You mean... It must be me
The... Pariah... the vile heresy

And we sing the rime of the unfortunate
As we know the legend goes on
Sing along the rime of the miserable
As we know we have tried for so long

Cry out in vain, shame on thy curse
Mastered by the dark, black wizard with no soul
Lost is your name, rotten to the core
Kreel has your own blood, you mighty Bezrael

And we sing the rime of the unfortunate
As we know the legend goes on
Sing along the rime of the miserable
As we know we have tried for so long

Cry out in vain, shame on thy curse
Devastated youth, black wizard ruined thy soul
Your body's turned, your eyes on fire
Still you share his blood, you mighty Bezrael

Full length album νούμερο δεκαπέντε (νο.15) για τους Rhapsody of Fire. "Challenge the Wind" ο τίτλος και κυκλοφόρησε μόλις σήμερα. Οι Rhapsody of Fire υπάρχουν στο heavy metal σύμπαν περισσότερες από τρεις δεκαετίες (τα πρώτα χρόνια ως Thundercross και μέχρι το 2006 ως "σκέτο" Rhapsody)...

Δελτίο τύπου: «The Italian Symphonic Power Metal institution Rhapsody of Fire return with one of their best works yet, a continuation of their Epic Nephilim Saga which first started with “The Eighth Mountain” in 2019.

Their new epos is called: “Challenge The Wind”! Ask any Power Metal fan and they will remark about how in 30 years Rhapsody of Fire not only shaped a genre but developed as a band and created a legacy as the undisputed kings of Symphonic Power Metal.

Having built their standing upon classics like Legendary Tales (1997), Symphony Of Enchanted Lands (1998) or Dawn Of Victory (2000), Rhapsody of Fire once again show what they do best: Epic Orchestral arrangements, grandiose Choirs, fast and melodic guitars and a gripping story, that ties this opus of Symphonic-Power-finesse together.

For the final touch Rhapsody of Fire once again turned to one of the Metal scene's most acclaimed Sound Engineer: Orden Ogan's Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann. It's time to “Challenge the Wind”!»

Band: Rhapsody of Fire
Country of origin: Italy
Location: Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Formed in: 1995
Genre: Symphonic Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Fantasy, Epic battles, Tales
Years active: 1993-1995 (as Thundercross), 1995-2006 (as Rhapsody), 2006-present

Lyric video: "Mastered by the Dark"
Video by: Andrea Perl
Album: "Challenge the Wind"
Type: Full length
Release date: May 31st, 2024
Label: AFM Records

Trak listing:
01. Challenge the Wind
02. Whispers of Doom
03. The Bloody Pariah
04. Vanquished by Shadows
05. Kreel’s Magic Staff
06. Diamond Claws
07. Black Wizard
08. A Brave New Hope
09. Holy Downfall
10.Mastered by the Dark

Band members:
Alex Staropoli - Keyboards, Piano, Vocals (backing)
Roberto De Micheli - Guitars
Alessandro Sala - Bass
Giacomo Voli - Vocals
Paolo Marchesich - Drums

Miscellaneous staff:
Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann - Mixing, Mastering
Alex Staropoli - Producer