RHAPSODY OF FIRE - Dark Wings Of Steel (CD)

2013 album from the Italian Symphonic Power Metal heavyweights. Rhapsody of Fire set standards for a whole genre. They started their career in the mid '90's (first under the banner of Rhapsody), their debut album Legendary Tales (1997) made a huge impact on the scene. After the Live - from Chaos to Eternity live album, released earlier this year, they finally unleash their highly-anticipated studio album Dark Wings of Steel. Most of the songs have been written by Alex and Manuel Staroli, lyrics were penned by Fabio Lione. The overwhelmingly strong album recaptures the spirit of masterpieces like Symphony of Enchanted Lands and Dawn of Victory, while embracing fresh new elements.