The Eighth Mountain cover

The Eighth Mountain

Rhapsody of Fire · 2019

68 min · 13 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal

Epic orchestration and soaring vocals intertwine within grand narratives of heroism and fantasy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic narratives of heroism
  • wave-like dynamics with peaks
  • immersive storytelling through sound
  • powerful crescendos for release
  • fantasy themes for escapism

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise, standalone tracks
  • avoid grandiose orchestral arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 22, 2019, 'The Eighth Mountain' is Rhapsody of Fire's first album after rebranding from Rhapsody, marking a new chapter in their career. This album follows their 2016 release 'Into the Legend,' and it showcases a return to the band's signature operatic power metal sound while embracing fresh themes and storytelling elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Sonata Arctica

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Abyss of Pain 0:48
  • 2 Seven Heroic Deeds 4:47
  • 3 Master of Peace 5:31
  • 4 Rain of Fury 4:09
  • 5 White Wizard 4:56
  • 6 Warrior Heart 4:29
  • 7 The Courage to Forgive 4:54
  • 8 March Against the Tyrant 9:22
  • 9 Clash of Times 4:41
  • 10 The Legend Goes On 4:33
  • 11 The Wind, the Rain and the Moon 5:22
  • 12 Tales of a Hero's Fate 10:47
  • 13 Rain of Fury (Japanese Version) 4:09

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