1. A Symphonic Power Metal b… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name:
1. A Symphonic Power Metal band from Italy that eventually split into Rhapsody of Fire and Luca Turilli's Rhapsody.
2. A reggae band from Germany.
3. A girl group from Austria.
4. An AOR band from Sweden.
5. A funk metal band from Estonia.
1. Rhapsody is a Symphonic Power Metal band from Italy, that eventually split into Rhapsody of Fire and Luca Turilli's Rhapsody. They incorporate classical music, baroque and power metal styles. The classical influences include such composers as Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, Niccolò Paganini, and Antonin Dvořák. Their songs are also heavily influenced by power metal in general and their lyrics are fantasy-themed.
In 1997 Rhapsody released their debut album, Legendary Tales. Co-founders Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli created an epic sound with this first album. Although neo-classical metal had existed previously, Rhapsody incorporated classical music, baroque and heavy metal styles in a new sub-genre known as "Hollywood metal".
In the years that followed, Turilli and Staropoli, joined by Fabio Lione on vocals, developed this new sound with their albums Symphony of Enchanted Lands (1998), Dawn of Victory (2000), Rain of a Thousand Flames (2001), and Power of the Dragonflame (2002). They wrote pieces such as "Emerald Sword", drawing on Russian folklore and Celtic style elements and creating what was known as the "Emerald Sword Saga".
Turilli is the band's lyricist, as well as guitarist. His lyrics often refer to mystical lore from the medieval age and the heroic valor of those times, highlighting in particular the ever-lasting fight between good and evil. "Evil can be found everywhere," says Turilli. "But it will never win as long as there are enough good people who fight against it." While Turilli writes the lyrics and guitar riffs, the composition of the classical music is all Staropoli's doing.
Christopher Lee was involved in their last project, narrating part of the storyline. This album, labeled Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret, was a follow-up to the Emerald Sword Saga and was released in 2004.
The band produced a new single CD in 2005 labeled The Magic of the Wizard's Dream, featuring new versions of "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream", one of the more popular songs from their album Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret. The band had Lee sing backup vocals for Lione, because Lee felt that the narrator's part of being the Wizard King was not as good as it could be without him contributing his voice to at least one song. The song was reworked into four different languages, English, German, Italian, and French they also included both the original version of the song with a duet, and an orchestral version of the song, both in English. This also produced Rhapsody's third music video. The band also released two new tracks exclusively on this single, "Autumn Twilight" and "Lo Specchio D’Argento". This single was released March 29th.
In July of 2006, the band changed their name to Rhapsody of Fire due to a conflict in copyrights.
2. Rhapsody is a reggae band from Germany who released two albums in the 1980s. One of the band members was B.B. Connell.
3. Rhapsody is a girl group from Austria who had a minor hit in the 1990s called Cowboy Lover.
4. Rhapsody is an AOR from band Sweden who released one album in 1978 called Strange Vibrations.
5. Rhapsody is a funk metal band from Estonia who released only one demo in 1992 before they split up. In 2008 they made a comeback and are going to release their first album in the future.
Unholy Warcry
Rhapsody Lyrics
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In the mystic seventh black book
Nekron's dark words
He is Kron, Kron's disciple
He is sworn to return
To avenge the lost divine wars
Time of peace, not of war
Shouts of freedom from the castle's walls
Freedom in the land and
Hope for all... hope for all
Into the silent, dark and forgotten
Caves of Dar-Kunor
Deep in the secret book is awaiting
Unholy Warcry
Nekron promised bloody terror
Bringing death and hate to the new world
From the rocky mountains to the golden sea
To the barbarians' sacred hills
From the icy north and misty lakes
To the walls of Seth and elvish plains
All beware!
Into the silent, dark and forgotten
Caves of Dar-Kunor
Deep in the secret book is awaiting
Unholy Warcry
Nekron promised bloody terror
Bringing death and hate to the new world
Torment, pain and bloody rain... Nekron's resurrection
They must kill the demon king or fight another war
"Only one person could crossed the darklands surrounding Hargor
and venture forth deep into the caves of Dar-Kunor...
His is a name the world will never forget...
He is Dargor!"
He is the chosen one
He walked out through the darkness
He met the wisdom's light
Chosen to find the last dark rhymes
The last rhymes of hell
He is Kron, Kron's disciple
He is sworn to return
To avenge the lost divine wars
There was only one who knew the way
He lived in the dark, lonely caves
The demon of the night could save the day
Should they take a chance or run away...
Dargor was his name!
Into the silent, dark and forgotten
Caves of Dar-Kunor
Deep in the secret book is awaiting
Unholy Warcry
Now they swore to band together
On a sacred journey
Called by fate, time to be great
Unholy Warcry
Nekron promised bloody terror
Bringing death and hate to the new world
The lyrics of Rhapsody's song "Unholy Warcry" delve into a world of darkness and mysticism, evoking the concept of a great battle between good and evil. The song describes the existence of a secret book, the seventh black book, belonging to a disciple of Kron named Nekron. He seeks to avenge the lost divine wars and instigate a new era of bloody terror, pain, and death, bringing chaos and destruction to the world.
The song's lyrics take the listener on a journey through the caves of Dar-Kunor, a place forgotten and shrouded in darkness. The singer, Dargor, embodies the chosen one, the only person who could venture forth into the caves to find the last dark rhymes, the last rhymes of hell. The song's narrative is infused with the idea of hope, the possibility of an end to the tyranny and chaos wrought by Nekron's unholy warcry. It symbolizes the struggle against oppressive forces and the quest for freedom and unity in the face of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark lies a secret
There is a secret kept hidden in the darkness.
In the mystic seventh black book
The secret is contained within a mystical book, referred to as the seventh black book.
Nekron's dark words
The contents of the book are the words of Nekron, a dark figure in the story.
He is Kron, Kron's disciple
The story includes a character named Kron, who has a disciple following him.
He is sworn to return
The disciple is obligated to come back.
To avenge the lost divine wars
His mission is to get revenge for wars that have been fought and lost, believed to have a divine nature.
Algalord arise, greater than before
The kingdom of Algalord is rising again, stronger than it used to be.
Time of peace, not of war
It is a peaceful time in the Algalord kingdom, as opposed to a time of war.
Shouts of freedom from the castle's walls
The citizens of the Algalord kingdom are free, and they express their freedom loudly from the walls of the castle.
Freedom in the land and
The entire kingdom is free.
Hope for all... hope for all
This freedom brings hope to all citizens.
Into the silent, dark and forgotten
The story now shifts to focus on a place that is quiet, dark, and has been forgotten by others.
Caves of Dar-Kunor
This is the specific location that is being referred to.
Deep in the secret book is awaiting
Within the caves is the seventh black book, with its secret contents waiting to be discovered.
Unholy Warcry
The warcry that will be unleashed is unholy in nature.
Nekron promised bloody terror
Nekron, the author of the book, foretells of a future of death and destruction.
Bringing death and hate to the new world
This destruction will be brought upon a new world.
From the rocky mountains to the golden sea
The destruction will reach across a wide area, including rocky mountains and a golden sea.
To the barbarians' sacred hills
Even the hills that are considered sacred to barbarians will not be spared.
From the icy north and misty lakes
The destruction will also reach the icy north and lakes with mist.
To the walls of Seth and elvish plains
It will continue to where the walls of Seth are and the plains where elves reside.
All beware!
Everyone should be careful and cautious.
Torment, pain and bloody rain... Nekron's resurrection
The unleashing of the unholy warcry will include torment, pain, and bloodshed. This is all part of Nekron's plan for resurrection.
They must kill the demon king or fight another war
In order to avoid future wars, it is imperative to either defeat the demon king or fight another war.
"Only one person could crossed the darklands surrounding Hargor
The only person who could have made it through the dark and dangerous Hargor is someone exceptional.
and venture forth deep into the caves of Dar-Kunor...
This person is now in the deep caves of Dar-Kunor.
His is a name the world will never forget...
This person's name will go down in history.
He is Dargor!"
The person referred to is named Dargor.
He is the chosen one
Dargor is chosen for a special purpose.
He walked out through the darkness
Dargor bravely ventured into the darkness of the Hargor lands.
He met the wisdom's light
Dargor found wisdom when he needed it most.
Chosen to find the last dark rhymes
Dargor is chosen to find the last of the dark rhymes that are needed.
The last rhymes of hell
These dark rhymes are considered to be from hell.
There was only one who knew the way
Dargor is the only one who knows the path to their destination.
He lived in the dark, lonely caves
This person is hidden away in the dark caves.
The demon of the night could save the day
Perhaps they will need the help of a demon that only comes out at night to assist them in their mission.
Should they take a chance or run away...
They must decide whether to take a risk by seeking the help they need, or to avoid it altogether and give up.
Dargor was his name!
Again, this person's name is Dargor.
Now they swore to band together
Having overcome the previous dilemma, they have now made a pledge to work together to complete their mission.
On a sacred journey
This mission is considered to be of utmost importance and significance, hence it being referred to as 'sacred'.
Called by fate, time to be great
Their coming together and mission is part of a greater plan, as destined by fate.
Unholy Warcry
The mission involves the unleashing of the unholy warcry that was previously mentioned.
Nekron promised bloody terror
Nekron's prophecy of destruction is still looming over them as they embark on their mission.
Bringing death and hate to the new world
As previously mentioned, this warcry will bring ruin to the new world they inhabit.
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