Rhapsody Of Fire - Members Go Separate Ways
Posted today on the Rhapsody website:
After 15 years of friendship, hard work and big passion, fully invested in the creation of symphonic music and an epic saga that will remain in the history of heavy metal, Alex Staropoli and Luca Turilli decided to proceed to a friendly split. "10 albums released and the end of the saga represent, musically and lyrically, an important artistic goal finally reached, underlined by the success of our last release From Chaos To Eternity, for which we want to thank our wonderful fans once again. Now it came the time when new artistic stimulations need to be found, in respect of both parts' visions and perspectives and of our longtime friendship" say Luca and Alex. Due to the latest legal agreements actually in force, Alex Staropoli will go on with Rhapsody Of Fire having, between the others, Fabio Lione as singer, Tom Hess as guitar player and Alex Holzwarth as drummer. For the same agreements and the original name's common ownership, Luca Turilli will release his future works with a new Rhapsody band, including the faithful band members Dominique Leurquin, Patrice Guers and Alex Holzwarth.
Alex says: "While wishing the best to Luca and his new band, I want to tell you that Fabio and myself feel motivated and stronger than ever and that Rhapsody Of Fire are already planning a great worldwide tour. More information regarding the new bass player and the new second guitar player will follow. Stay tuned!"
The website http://www.rhapsodyoffire.com will remain the glorious Rhapsody Of Fire website at all effects and http://www.algalordchronicles.com the official fan club of Rhapsody Of Fire only. In the future, if you want to know more about the new band of Luca Turilli, please check his personal website at http://www.lucaturilli.com
After 15 years of friendship, hard work and big passion, fully invested in the creation of symphonic music and an epic saga that will remain in the history of heavy metal, Alex Staropoli and Luca Turilli decided to proceed to a friendly split. "10 albums released and the end of the saga represent, musically and lyrically, an important artistic goal finally reached, underlined by the success of our last release From Chaos To Eternity, for which we want to thank our wonderful fans once again. Now it came the time when new artistic stimulations need to be found, in respect of both parts' visions and perspectives and of our longtime friendship" say Luca and Alex. Due to the latest legal agreements actually in force, Alex Staropoli will go on with Rhapsody Of Fire having, between the others, Fabio Lione as singer, Tom Hess as guitar player and Alex Holzwarth as drummer. For the same agreements and the original name's common ownership, Luca Turilli will release his future works with a new Rhapsody band, including the faithful band members Dominique Leurquin, Patrice Guers and Alex Holzwarth.
Alex says: "While wishing the best to Luca and his new band, I want to tell you that Fabio and myself feel motivated and stronger than ever and that Rhapsody Of Fire are already planning a great worldwide tour. More information regarding the new bass player and the new second guitar player will follow. Stay tuned!"
The website http://www.rhapsodyoffire.com will remain the glorious Rhapsody Of Fire website at all effects and http://www.algalordchronicles.com the official fan club of Rhapsody Of Fire only. In the future, if you want to know more about the new band of Luca Turilli, please check his personal website at http://www.lucaturilli.com
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| Kalmari Posts: 46  |
So sad, From Chaos To Eternity showed that the band was in a fine form. Luca Turilli and Fabio Lione were the two things I loved about this band and now they have gone separate ways  Which one will I hold as the true Rhapsody?
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| Baz Anderson Staff Posts: 13254  |
So I saw their last show together? This is pretty unfortunate...
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| Yavanna Posts: 616  |
Well, that's very sad...  Hope they have luck with their new projects
---- Carry me to the shoreline Bury me in the sand Walk me across the water And maybe you'll understand
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| Kingface Posts: 335  |
Damn, looks like I'll never get to see this line-up live now. Be interesting to see how Rhapsody of Fire progress from here and it'll be interesting to find out about Turilli et all's future project(s).
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| corrupt With a lowercase c Admin Posts: 3538  |
Wow. I just saw them two weeks ago. And for the first time too. Damn, this comes unexpected.
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| Rulatore Posts: 1108  |
Shit, but they probaly play together again in the future as guests in each other band or with a very-special-unique-show per year xD
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| ImNotMetal Posts: 62  |
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62020  |
YES SO GREAT NEWS; FINALY hahahahahahahahha !!!!! so damn happy no more cheese
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die"  I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Milena gloom cookie Staff Posts: 4603  |
What the fuck? And Alex plays with both? I already see this being nominated for Drama of the year award... Written by Bad English on 16.08.2011 at 16:43 No, now it's TWICE AS MUCH cheese, I believe  edit: Maybe Turilli trolled them a couple years back to change the name just so he could have his own Rhapsody band! 
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| Baz Anderson Staff Posts: 13254 |
Written by Bad English on 16.08.2011 at 16:43 Alternatively, double the cheese with two bands now instead of one...
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| Kalmari Posts: 46 |
Which band is the true Rhapsody? Rhapsody Of Fire: Vocals: Fabio Lione (1997-) Guitar 1: Tom Hess (2011-) Guitar 2: ? Bass: ? Keyboards: Alex Staropoli (1997-) Drums: Alex Holzwarth (2000-) Rhapsody: Vocals: ? Guitar 1: Luca Turilli (1997-) Guitar 2: Dominique Leurquin (2002-) Bass: Patrice Guers (2002-) Keyboards: ? Drums: Alex Holzwarth (2000-)
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| Rulatore Posts: 1108 |
Written by Baz Anderson on 16.08.2011 at 16:57 ROFL
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| Enissa Posts: 816  |
Now this is sad news, Luca Turilli, I think, was the heart of the band... well of course this will double the laws of the cheesiness, two Rhapsody bands...!!
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| farfaramir Posts: 128  |
Written by Bad English on 16.08.2011 at 16:43 Die.
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| GT Coffee!! Staff Posts: 5101  |
So glad I saw them at Wacken then. Really unexpected!
----  Dreams are made so we don't get bored when we sleep
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| warrior_of_ice Posts: 169  |
Speaking of the breakup, they did it respectfully and with class. I wish them the best of luck on future projects!
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| Dargor Posts: 168  |
I think it was a bit predictable, but not so soon. I don't mind and I think it's actually a good thing, but I truly hope they will end this with one final worldwide tour with Luca. I never saw them live and it would not feel them same seeing them live without Luca. It's like going to see Kamelot live without Roy Khan. Fortunately, I already saw Kamelot live with Khan.
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62020 |
Written by Baz Anderson on 16.08.2011 at 16:57 hehe I know but this band is done and even new bands they wont be so famose, but I agree its be doble extra cheese , and be overated, I belive ppl would buy alreday pre sail new albums ... and its be fun to see they play BM 
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Daniell _爱情_ Elite Posts: 6101  |
You guys are missing the point. Why make money with 1 band when you can make it with 2?
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| EmeraldSword Posts: 179  |
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| timmoe Posts: 89  |
Written by [user id=106198] on 16.08.2011 at 18:25 Will the Luca band really be called Rhapsody? I thought, as they're calling it "a new Rhapsody BAND", that they just meant it will feature old Rhapsody members, with a similar sound, or something, and that this new band hasn't got a name yet.
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| Baz Anderson Staff Posts: 13254 |
Yeh, it isn't clear whether Luca has the rights to the name "Rhapsody" again or not...
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| Byners Posts: 215  |
So what's it? Rhapsody of Ice? Thunder? Earth? Water?
---- "Seize the day or die regretting the time you lost..."
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| LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561  |
Well that's lame. I guess I won't get my Gorgonites v. Commando Elite album with the original lineup. But I'm willing to bet that Luca's Rhapsody is gonna have Olaf Heyer (or however his last name is spelled. He's the dude from Luca's solo project) on vocals and whoever was playing keyboards for him in said project.
---- Kick Ass, Die Young Less is More Stay Pure Stay Poor Music was my life, music brought me to life and music is how I will be remembered long after I leave this life. When I die there will be a final waltz in my head that only I can hear.
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306  |
Written by Byners on 17.08.2011 at 05:23 Rhapsody of Earth, Wind & Fire.
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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