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Rhapsody - Dawn Of Victory



8.6 | 642 votes |
Release date: 28 November 2000
Style: Symphonic power metal

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1 trades it


Disc I
01. Lux Triumphans
02. Dawn Of Victory
03. Triumph For My Magic Steel
04. The Village Of Dwarves
05. Dargor, Shadowlord Of The Black Mountain
06. The Bloody Rage Of The Titans
07. Holy Thunderforce
08. Trolls In The Dark
09. The Last Winged Unicorn
10. The Mighty Ride Of The Firelord

Disc II [Limited Edition Boxset]
01. Guardians [Helloween cover]
02. The Mighty Ride Of The Firelord [edit version]
03. Holy Thunderforce [alternate version]
04. Triumph For My Magic Steel [alternate version]
05. Multimedia Track Featuring:
+ Holy Thunderforce [video]
+ Epicus Furor - Emerald Sword [video]
+ Wisdom Of The Kings [video]
+ Algalord Chronicles I, II III
+ Photo Gallery
+ Track Commentary
+ History
+ Screensaver [for PC use only]

Top 20 albums of 2000: 9

Additional info
Produced & engineered by Sascha Paeth and Miro.
Recorded at Gate & Pathway Studios in Wolfsburg/Germany between June and August 2000.
Mixed and mastered by Sascha Paeth at Pathway Studio.

All music, songs, vocal lines, classical interludes and bass lines composed by Luca Turilli & Alex Staropoli.
All lyrics and "Emerald Sword saga" written by Luca Turilli.
Orchestral arrangements by Alex Staropoli.

Cover concept by Luca Turilli & Alex Staropoli.
Artwork by Marc Klinnert, Studio Oxmox.
Original Rhapsody logo created by Eric Philippe, Belgium.
Sleeve design by Robert Paiste.
Photos by Karsten Koch, Hannover.

Was also released in a Limited Edition Boxset of 20,000 copies worldwide featuring a bonus CD with alternate versions and multimedia tracks.

Staff review by
wrathchild
Rating:
8.0
Third chapter of the Algalord Chronicles created by the founding fathers of the Italian band, Luca Turilli (guitars) & Alex Staropoli (keyboards), this album takes the music of Rhapsody to a more stereotypical extent: fast music, with the same way of singing (especially in choruses), with less exclusively symphonic passages, with more guitars... closer to real power metal than before.

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Comments: 14   Visited by: 928 users
12.01.2011 - 09:15
Rating: 8
MetalFantasy
I haven't never understand which is the first album of the Emerald Sword saga, (I haven't understand even the saga) but still, this was awesome album. Thank you!
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Ash nazg durbatul, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatul, agh
burzum-ishi krimpatul
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24.03.2011 - 20:44
Rating: 7
Heka69
Hilarious album!
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25.03.2011 - 15:39
Rating: 10
Yasmine
Written by Irritable Ted on 13.01.2011 at 22:04

Probably my favourite. Love the title track.

Same, I even play that riff on my guitar sometimes. lol
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"Society is like a stew. If you don't stir it up every once in a while then a layer of scum float u
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15.09.2011 - 01:57
John Shock
Fuck...what a magic album! Well, i must say, congratulations Rhapsody, you keep impressing me, every day!
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27.09.2011 - 02:04
Rating: 9
musicalkaratekid
Pretty good album, especially the final song that is as epic as always...
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25.02.2012 - 05:45
Rating: 10
AngelofDeth
Cyborg Raptor
One of their best for sure!
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pewpew.. gotcha
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04.10.2012 - 02:40
LordHypnos
Account deleted
I think that Symphony Of Enchanted Lands is a lot better...
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21.03.2013 - 14:54
Rating: 9
Boxcar Willy
yr a kook
Amazing album.
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14:22 - Marcel Hubregtse
I do your mum

DESTROY DRUM TRIGGERS
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14.09.2013 - 09:29
LeChron James
Helvetesfossen
The Last Winged Unicorn. Majesty and power metal pornography in a single song.
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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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24.05.2014 - 13:40
Rating: 6
Reaper_Redeemer
Written by [user id=135634] on 04.10.2012 at 02:40

I think that Symphony Of Enchanted Lands is a lot better...

A lot better than 9? Metalstorm voting becomes clear xD
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27.05.2014 - 01:56
LordHypnos
Account deleted
Written by Reaper_Redeemer on 24.05.2014 at 13:40

Written by [user id=135634] on 04.10.2012 at 02:40

I think that Symphony Of Enchanted Lands is a lot better...

A lot better than 9? Metalstorm voting becomes clear xD

You think I rate albums based on my personal preferences? pfff...
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26.07.2015 - 23:12
Bad English
Tage Westerlund
Written by LeChron James on 14.09.2013 at 09:29

The Last Winged Unicorn. Majesty and power metal pornography in a single song.

same as this band
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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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15.08.2021 - 12:19
Rating: 8
AndyMetalFreak
A Nice Guy
Contributor
Very enjoyable, great epic symphonies, alot of catchy riffs, and at a good pace throughout.
Lyrics are fun, obviously cheesy but that is expected. Some songs are great, such as the title song, some songs though are not so great. It's a very good album but it doesn't live up to Power Of The Dragonflame, or Symphony Of Enchanted Lands IMHO.
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02.02.2023 - 17:26
Rating: 9
thenomad111
Damn I always had some prejudice against Rhapsody of Fire because I found their style and lyrics generic and a bit corny. Well this opinion hasn't changed with this album, but holy crap this album turned out to be awesome. Great musicianship, really did not expect it.
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