Rhapsody of Fire - 'Diamond Claws' (official music video)

Mighty wings to overfly the pain
Faithful friend we'll set the world on fire

Riding the sentry to face the unknown
The titan of crystal will tame every storm
It's hard to control such a behemoth of ice
Fear and terror are spread
With his bloodcurdling screams in the night

Holy sentry fly
Over the mystical rain and beyond

Bring me the truth that was unjustly veiled
I'm finally trusted to mount you and fly
None can stand before your diamond wings
You'll be feared and respected
My Terial, lord of the fight

Holy sentry fly
Over the mystical rain and beyond
Holy sentry fly high
There are no secrets for you in the sky

Across the time, to reach out the edge of the world
Beyond the light, to reach out the secrets untold
With the force of your diamond claws

Holy sentry fly
Over the mystical rain and beyond
Holy sentry fly high
There are no secrets for you in the sky

Across the time, to reach out the edge of the world
Beyond the light, to reach out the secrets untold
With the force of your diamond claws

Full length album νούμερο δεκαπέντε (νο.15) για τους Rhapsody of Fire. "Challenge the Wind" ο τίτλος και έχει προγραμματισθεί να κυκλοφορήσει την τελευταία ημέρα της άνοιξης. 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

Video: "Diamond Claws"
Video by: Simone Vrech (of Base2)
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