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Alex Staropoli takes RoF in a more organic and metallic direction, which on the first listen may come across sounding “under produced” when compared to the grandiose “overly produced” previous albums. Right, right.you want the verdict! Well this album will definitely distinguish the band from LTR, but at the same time all of the key RoF qualities remain. Fans wondered, when would that long awaited response album from Alex Staropoli be heard? The time is now and “Dark Wings of Eternity” is upon us. Meanwhile, Fabio Lione has been the busiest and a singer for hire – guest starring on a multitude of releases, including a long stint with Brazil giants Angra – and permanently joining Hollow Haze on top of Vision Divine. The split with the former HolyHell guitarist has left Roberto De Micheli as the lone guitarist, which turns out to be the best move of all. In the interim, there is a new record company (AFM), the first North American Tour and a Hess in.a Hess out.

What does Rhapsody even sound like without Luca? All those questions are now about to be answered as Rhapsody of Fire (RoF) will finally present the response album to the overwhelmingly cinematic masterpiece spewed by Luca Turilli’s Rhapsody (LTR) in 2012. It was the friendly split heard round the world: two bands – same logo, same history.huh? Two Rhapsody’s? Would they sound the same? The fourth true release under the Rhapsody of Fire banner, “Dark Wings of Steel,” shows the Italian symphonic power metal masters slipping slightly after their glorious comeback last time around but still shows the band in top form following the controversial split in between.

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