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Power of the Dragonflame

Rhapsody of Fire · 2002

65 min · 11 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal

Epic orchestration and soaring vocals collide in a cinematic power metal odyssey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic narratives with cinematic flair
  • dynamic journey with dramatic peaks
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • soaring vocals inspire grand imagery

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, short tracks
  • seek minimalist, subdued soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 23, 2002, 'Power of the Dragonflame' is Rhapsody of Fire's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release 'Rain of a Thousand Flames'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the symphonic metal genre, blending classical elements with heavy metal to create their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Sonata Arctica

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 In Tenebris 1:28
  • 2 Knightrider of Doom 3:56
  • 3 Power of the Dragonflame 4:27
  • 4 The March of the Swordmaster 5:03
  • 5 When Demons Awake 6:46
  • 6 Agony Is My Name 4:57
  • 7 Lamento eroico 4:38
  • 8 Steelgods of the Last Apocalypse 5:48
  • 9 The Pride of the Tyrant 4:51
  • 10 Rise From the Sea of Flames 3:59
  • 11 Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness: I. Angeli di Pietra Mistica / II. Warlords' Last Challenge / III. …and the Legend Ends… 19:02

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