Italian Symphonic Power Metal band, return with a stop gap Mini album and their brand of totally over the top, classically inspired Metal is total escapism. If you like Science Fantasy this would be the prefect soundtrack to the Lord Of The Rings movie that is currently out.
Luca Turilli’s guitar playing is as inspiring as ever and Fabio Lione’s operatic styled vocals are as epic as the music that plays behind him. "Rain Of A Thousand Flames" is the lead track and so over the top and bombastic that you cannot fail to be impressed by its sheer magnificence. Queen O The Dark Horizons" picks up where Rain leaves off and although it’s over 10 minutes long it doesn’t seem more than 5.
The 22 minute, 4 part epic that is "Rhymes Of A Deadly Poem" is Rhapsody at their very best and if you like any of their earlier stuff you must have this as it will not appear on their next CD, due next year and forms part of the on going saga that makes this band so worth while. Like the Emperor CD you will need to be very broad minded with your musical taste as they take in everything but if you are prepared to put in a little time, this CD is well worth it and at under a tenner you cant go wrong. Initial copies come in a digi pack pop up sleeve, but don’t let that put you off.