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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