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Released 20 years ago

Triumph or Agony

Rhapsody of Fire · 2006

76 min · 14 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal

Epic orchestration meets soaring vocals in a grand tapestry of melodic power metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • grand climaxes that uplift spirits
  • epic narratives for immersive journeys
  • intense emotional peaks and valleys
  • soaring vocals for dramatic moments
  • reflective pauses amidst powerful crescendos

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Triumph or Agony' was released in January 2006, Rhapsody of Fire was solidifying their reputation as a leading band in the symphonic power metal genre. This album followed their 2005 release, 'Symphony of Enchanted Lands II,' and marked a continued evolution in their sound, showcasing their ambitious storytelling and orchestral arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Sonata Arctica

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dar-Kunor 3:13
  • 2 Triumph or Agony 5:02
  • 3 Heart of the Darklands 4:10
  • 4 Old Age of Wonders 4:35
  • 5 The Myth of the Holy Sword 5:03
  • 6 Il Canto del Vento 3:54
  • 7 Silent Dream 3:50
  • 8 Bloody Red Dungeons 5:11
  • 9 Son of Pain 4:43
  • 10 The Mystic Prophecy of the Demonknight 16:26
  • 11 Dark Reign of Fire 6:26
  • 12 Defenders of Gaia 4:34
  • 13 A New Saga Begins (radio edit) 4:17
  • 14 Son of Pain (Italian version) 4:42

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