Power of the Dragonflame

Power of the Dragonflame is a fulfilling work on which Rhapsody of Fire (then named Rhapsody), using orchestral, grand keyboards, solemn choirs and speeding fast guitar, draws a grand fantasy world as gorgeously as possible. A monumental record capping the grand story of the “Emerald Sword Saga.” The songs, while changing scenes vividly like film music, never lose the sure speed and intensity particular to power metal. A record on which more aggressive, heavy elements also increased. From the development from the opening intro to the speeding “Knightrider of Doom” and the dramatic title track “Power of the Dragonflame” to a cut like “The March of the Swordmaster,” every song is engaging, while cuts like “When Demons Awake” and “Agony Is My Name” convey the work’s fullness. Fabio Lione’s operatic voice is powerfully in sharp form throughout. A record strongly running through with a thorough stance of showing the grand story with the sound itself, never fearing grandeur. You can savor the essence of symphonic power metal in its most gorgeous, powerful form. A powerful, engaging masterpiece that splendidly concluded the first saga — one arrival point of the band’s grand story.