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Symphony of Enchanted Lands

Rhapsody of Fire · 1998

55 min · 10 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal

A grand fusion of orchestral arrangements and heavy riffs that transport listeners to mythical realms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • mythical journey through soundscapes
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • immersive orchestral storytelling
  • epic themes for adventure seekers

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, straightforward tracks
  • seek minimalist sound experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Symphony of Enchanted Lands' was Rhapsody of Fire's second studio album, following their debut 'Legendary Tales.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their identity within the power metal genre, incorporating symphonic elements that would define their sound in subsequent releases.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Sonata Arctica

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Epicus Furor 1:14
  • 2 Emerald Sword 4:21
  • 3 Wisdom of the Kings 4:28
  • 4 Heroes of the Lost Valley 2:04
  • 5 Eternal Glory 7:29
  • 6 Beyond the Gates of Infinity 7:22
  • 7 Wings of Destiny 4:28
  • 8 The Dark Tower of Abyss 6:45
  • 9 Riding the Winds of Eternity 4:14
  • 10 Symphony of Enchanted Lands 13:17

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