Released 10 years ago
Prometheus, Symphonia Ignis Divinus
Luca Turilli's Rhapsody · 2016
74 min · 12 tracks · symphonic metal
Epic orchestral arrangements weave with thunderous metal riffs, crafting a grand narrative of mythology and fantasy.
Top tracks — play these first
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One Ring to Rule Them All — This track encapsulates the album’s cinematic qualities, blending powerful storytelling with dynamic instrumentation that echoes themes from classic fantasy literature.
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Il cigno nero — With its haunting melodies and operatic vocals, this track showcases the band's ability to merge classical influences with metal, representing the album's overarching themes of duality.
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Of Michael the Archangel and Lucifer's Fall, Part II: Codex Nemesis — At 18 minutes long, this epic piece serves as a climax of the album, intertwining complex musical motifs that reflect the struggle between good and evil central to the narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ambitious compositions and orchestral integration create a distinct sound within the symphonic metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features orchestral interludes that transition between heavy metal sections, creating a dynamic contrast throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements, enhancing the epic feel and thematic depth of the narrative.
- The running time is extended, with most tracks exceeding five minutes, allowing for complex arrangements and development of motifs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- grand narratives of mythology
- dramatic crescendos and climaxes
- immersive orchestral storytelling
- epic soundscapes for adventures
- dynamic contrasts throughout experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, straightforward tracks
- want minimalistic or subdued sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2016, Prometheus, Symphonia Ignis Divinus is the first studio album by Luca Turilli's Rhapsody since the band's reformation in 2015. This album marked a significant shift as it was produced under the new lineup following the split from their original band Rhapsody of Fire, showcasing Turilli's distinct vision for symphonic metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rhapsody of Fire· Nightwish· Epica
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nova genesis (Ad splendorem angeli triumphantis) 3:08
- 2 Il cigno nero 4:08
- 3 Rosenkreuz (The Rose and the Cross) 4:34
- 4 Anahata 5:03
- 5 Il tempo degli dei 5:03
- 6 One Ring to Rule Them All 7:05
- 7 Notturno 4:34
- 8 Prometheus 5:06
- 9 King Solomon and the 72 Names of God 6:51
- 10 Yggdrasil 6:00
- 11 Of Michael the Archangel and Lucifer's Fall, Part II: Codex Nemesis 18:04
- 12 Thundersteel (Cinematic version) 4:32
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