Into the Legend

Into the Legend is the eleventh album, on which Rhapsody of Fire again united fantasy storytelling, orchestral grandeur and racing power metal. It was made with Fabio Lione on vocals, Roberto De Micheli on guitar, Alex Staropoli on keyboards and Alex Holzwarth on drums. It is characterized by a return to a more symphonic, magnificent style than the previous album. On "Distant Sky" and the title track "Into the Legend," high-speed guitar, solemn choirs and dramatic melody unite to lead the listener toward a legendary world. Even in long constructions, striking choruses are firmly placed, so one can advance through the grand story without getting lost. And it became the last studio album to feature Fabio Lione, who long served as the band's voice. Concentrating the appeal of grand power metal, it is the close of an era.