Power of the Dragonflame
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Power of the Dragonflame is the fifth album studio released by Rhapsody
in 2002 and is the last chapter in the Emerald Sword Saga
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Alex Holzwarth
appears in the photoshoot but did not record the drum parts
Rhapsody of Fire
Rhapsody of Fire is an Italian symphonic power metal band led by Alex Staropoli. Since forming in 1993, the band has released eight studio albums, one live album, two EPs, and a live DVD...
in 2002 and is the last chapter in the Emerald Sword Saga
Emerald Sword Saga
The Emerald Sword Saga is a high fantasy story spread over 5 albums by the Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire that follows many of the common tropes of the genre, including clearly defined good versus evil and the inclusion of various fantasy monsters...
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Track listing
- "In Tenebris" – 1:29
- "Knightrider of Doom" – 3:57
- "Power of the Dragonflame" – 4:27
- "The March of the Swordmaster" (traditional by Pierre AttaingnantPierre AttaingnantPierre Attaingnant was a French music printer, active in Paris.-Life:Attaingnant is considered to be first large-scale publisher of single-impression movable type for music-printing, thus making it possible to print faster and cheaper than predecessors such as Ottaviano Petrucci...
) - 5:04 - "When Demons Awake" – 6:47
- "Agony is My Name" – 4:58
- "Lamento eroico" – 4:39
- "Steelgods of the Last Apocalypse" – 5:48
- "The Pride of the Tyrant" – 4:51
- "Rise from the Sea of Flames" (Limited Edition Bonus Track) – 3:59
- "Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness" – 19:03
- I. "Angeli di Pietra Mistica"
- II. "Warlords' Last Challenge" (Instrumental)
- III. "...And the Legend Ends..."
Additional musicians
- Choirs - Herby Langhams, Ciniza Rizzo, Robert Hunecke-RizzoRobert Hunecke-RizzoRobert Hunecke-Rizzo is a German bass player, guitarist and drummer, known for his work with Heavens Gate, Luca Turilli, and Kamelot.He helped to found the supergroup Aina, who released their metal opera Days of Rising Doom in 2003. He was the music composer and played most of the instruments...
, Oliver HartmannOliver HartmannOliver Hartmann is a German metal vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer who performed in various acts, either as guitarist, solo or choir singer...
, MiroMichael RodenbergMichael Rodenberg, nickname Miro, is a German keyboardist and musical producer known for working with power metal bands such as Angra, Shaaman, Rhapsody of Fire, Kamelot, Heavens Gate, et al... - Church choirs - Bridget Fogle, Previn Moore
- Female baroque voice - Bridget Fogle
- Baroque recorders - Manuel Staropoli
- Lead Violin - Dana Lurie
- Narration - Jay Lansford
- Bass - Sascha PaethSascha PaethSascha Paeth is a German guitarist, bassist, musical producer, and mixer known for working with heavy metal bands such as Avantasia, Edguy, Angra, Shaaman, Rhapsody of Fire, Kamelot, After Forever, Epica, et al...
- Drums - Thunderforce
Alex Holzwarth
Alex Holzwarth
Alex Holzwarth was born on 4 October 1968 in Landshut, Germany and is a professional drummer, and current member of italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. He is also the brother of the band's bassist Oliver Holzwarth....
appears in the photoshoot but did not record the drum parts