Rhapsody - Renamed Rhapsody Of Fire
Due to copyright and trademark issues the band formerly known as Rhapsody has changed its name. The band members consider this a great new start, reflecting the emboldened and increasingly grandiose direction that their music has taken. "The power of the dragonflame will burn brighter than ever before," says guitarist/songwriter Luca Turilli. Keyboardist/songwriter Alex Staropoli adds, "The name Rhapsody Of Fire better represents the energy that has always been present in this band and its music."
With a new record company in Magic Circle Music, a new tour planned and a new album on the way, Rhapsody Of Fire will continue to explore musical fantasy worlds with the precision musicianship and unique symphonic concepts that their fans have come to expect and adore. Fresh on the heels of the band's first live album release, Live In Canada 2005 - The Dark Secret, a new name and renewed vigor ensure that Rhapsody Of Fire still hold the passion and power that have always been associated with their music.
With a new record company in Magic Circle Music, a new tour planned and a new album on the way, Rhapsody Of Fire will continue to explore musical fantasy worlds with the precision musicianship and unique symphonic concepts that their fans have come to expect and adore. Fresh on the heels of the band's first live album release, Live In Canada 2005 - The Dark Secret, a new name and renewed vigor ensure that Rhapsody Of Fire still hold the passion and power that have always been associated with their music.
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| Daru Jericho Posts: 2098  |
I don't like the name change. I mean, there are so many things that take the same name. Actually, not long ago I was talking to someone about Rhapsody the band when they actually wanted to know about the software player. Still, it took them THAT many years to get the band to change their name? Also, I think Thundercross sounds mightier than Rhapsody and Rhapsody Of Fire...
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| Lord Grim Posts: 497  |
This is such bullshit. Is this because of that Rhapsody music download crapola? Probably because Rhapsody never got their name copyrighted. That is such BS. I am not calling them Rhapsody of Fire, that name just does not work... This is crap... It's Rhapsody and it always will be.
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| Spyroid Rosetta Stoned Posts: 1023  |
A, this is so stupid. I really hate when bands change their names. Well, I'll continue to use the old name in chatting... and as someone said, are they going to re-release all their albums now? Argh, good night, see you in next life 
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| Remus Posts: 711  |
" Eternally Burning Dragonflame "-that's a good one! lol ! Well it doesn't really matter, they are the same band and if they release the same good stuff all this will be forgotten in about a year or so! Go Rhapsody...er, of Flames
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| Damnated Churchburner Posts: 4943  |
Shit, this is a major thing, even if they 'consider this a great new start, reflecting the emboldened and increasingly grandiose direction that their music has taken'. Damn! I wouldn't be surprised, if they broke up. I mean a name cahnge is a very big deal, and I think they all are affacted. Did you guys see the new logo?
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| Susan Smeghead Elite Posts: 6941  |
Written by Stigmatized on 14.07.2006 at 21:54 LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hahahahaahhaha  Whew. That was really funny . Ok. So Rhapsody has been around how long and they JUST figured out TODAY that there is a copyright problem? Wouldn't this problem have arrisen.. say.. oh.. when the band was formed?!?!
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| Dragonlord TG Posts: 140 |
Written by Susan on 17.07.2006 at 08:58 Real player's Rhapsody service came about much later than the band named itself Rhapsody, so the probllem was not there when the band was formed.
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| Susan Smeghead Elite Posts: 6941 |
Written by Dragonlord TG on 17.07.2006 at 21:49 Are you sure the problem is with Real Player? If so, then wouldn't the band have more rights to the name since they were around first?
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That seriously blows for a band that's almost ten years old, especially one with as big a fanbase as Rhapsody. The fact that they had to change their name is the stupidest thing I've heard in years. What they changed it to ranks 2nd. Not that there's much they could change it to and still use the word "Rhapsody" while not looking too lame, but still... Though, I'll still call them Rhapsody, none of that fire crap... now I know what Nintendo fans are going through. (Insert dull and predictable Wii joke.) Oh, and those who doubt it has to do with Real Player? Google it. The first few pages are dominated by the band and the player. No other major name involves "Rhapsody" (well, except Queen...). Unless a romance book club or yorkshire terrier breeder have enough clout to force a major band to change its name... maybe they combined forces and threatened to throw romantic dogs at them unless the name changed 
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| AnGina-- Dark Phoenix Posts: 3555  |
---- You think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it. Molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was a man. But it was nothing to me but blinding.
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| Lily_Lazer Outdated Posts: 1937  |
Oh, shit ... I come back from nowhere and such big changes are going out ... bwah, I will NEVER say Rhapsody of Fire, when speaking of this band, because 1 - name is just DUMB, 2 - Rhapsody, however they might rename themselves, still remain as Rhapsody for me because I got to know them under this name, and totally refuse to accept the new one. I wont bother to change every single folder, mp3, or anything else that has name Rhapsody on it only because of the stupid Real Player thingy (which I hate aswell >_>) Horrible news ._.
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| Samuel Hamster wheel Posts: 1543  |
Rhapsody has been known to be cheesy and OF Fire fits them. =] I am surprised they didnt name themselves like Power of the Dragon Flame or like Battle Agaisnt Kron, or something even cheesier. But i love the little time new roman of fire under the cool Rhapsody Logo.
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not cheesy  but epic  I agree, Mighty Rhapsody sounds a little better  why?
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