RHAPSODY return with "The Dark Secret" (MCD) - 19 April 2004
With the forthcoming release of the mini album "The Dark Secret", the Italian epic metal band RHAPSODY provides a taste of their long play album that is due in September of this year. A new saga has been born, one that takes the listener on a musical adventure featuring epic, fast metal tracks and sonic landscapes with stirring narrative. It is the debut of a new style of Heavy Metal music created by RHAPSODY known as Film Score Metal. The massive production was done in several studios throughout Europe; from England to Italy, from the Czech Republic and Belgium to Germany. Supported by appearances by more than a dozen international guest soloists and the entire Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra from the Czech Republic, a 50 piece choir as well as Christopher Lee - the grand seigneur of film and one of the most filmed actors in history, the "Dark Secret" as well as the yet untitled album will set the world of Symphonic Metal on fire. Mr. Christopher Lee is no stranger to music and recording studios as he is a classically trained opera singer himself. Among other well known narrators and London actors, Lee will guide the listeners in the role of a king through the unique saga invented by RHAPSODY'S founding members Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli who are the producers of this album.
"It is a dream come true. We couldn't believe it when our management informed us that our hero Mr. Lee agreed to be part of our new CD. We are extremely thankful and honoured that this outstanding legend of film and theatre has chosen to work with us", says Luca Turilli. "Mr.Lee indeed brought reality to our vision and dreams, "says Alex Staropoli. "It was pure magic and his narrations is just magnificent and truly majestic." Following a 2-year absence from the studio, finally the time has come for a new journey, a new adventure, and a new album from RHAPSODY that will shake the metal universe. The new mini album "The Dark Secret" will set the stage for a new era of Heavy Metal Music and the limited edition includes a DVD that will contain exclusive interviews, and behind the scenes material.
"The Dark Secret":
01 Unholy Warcry (short version)*
02 Thunder's Mighty Roar*
03 Guardians Of Destiny (English version)*
04 Sacred Power Of Raging Winds
05 (Track tbc)*
* Tracks will not be included in the forthcoming album
Limited edition bonus DVD:
- "Making of" the new album (incl. Interview segments with e.g. C.Lee)
- 5.1 Surround Sound Mix of "Unholy Warcry" (short version)
(Ca. 15 min)
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