Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret
Rhapsody of Fire · 2004
72 min · 12 tracks · power metal · symphonic metal
Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with soaring vocals and intricate guitar work to create a fantastical sonic landscape.
Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret is an album by Rhapsody of Fire, released in 2004. Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with soaring vocals and intricate guitar work to create a fantastical sonic landscape. This album debuted at number one on the Italian charts and received significant acclaim for its ambitious composition and production quality. It is considered a landmark in symphonic metal and influenced many subsequent bands within the genre, contributing to the growing popularity of theatrical and narrative-driven metal music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret sound like?
Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with soaring vocals and intricate guitar work to create a fantastical sonic landscape. Rooted in power metal and symphonic metal.
What makes Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret by Rhapsody of Fire notable?
This album debuted at number one on the Italian charts and received significant acclaim for its ambitious composition and production quality. It is considered a landmark in symphonic metal and influenced many subsequent bands within the genre, contributing to the growing popularity of theatrical and narrative-driven metal music. Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret marked Rhapsody of Fire's fifth studio album, released in 2004, following their successful 2001 album, Power of the Dragonflame. At this point, the band had solidified their position in the power metal genre while further developing their cinematic soundscapes and elaborate storytelling techniques.
How many songs are on Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret?
Symphony of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret has 12 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 The Dark Secret: I. The Ancient Prophecy / II. Ira Divina 4:13
- 2 Unholy Warcry Standout 5:53
- 3 Never Forgotten Heroes 5:32
- 4 Elgard's Green Valleys 2:19
- 5 The Magic of the Wizard's Dream Standout 4:30
- 6 Erian's Mystical Rhymes (The White Dragon's Order) Standout 10:31
- 7 The Last Angels' Call 4:36
- 8 Dragonland's Rivers 3:44
- 9 Sacred Power of Raging Winds 10:06
- 10 Guardiani del destino 5:51
- 11 Shadows of Death 8:13
- 12 Nightfall on the Grey Mountains 7:20
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Artist Origin
Italy
Runtime
72 min 48 sec
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