Power Of The Dragonflame Review

Release Date: Apr 23, 2002
Label: Lmp
Genres: Progressive Metal, Neo-Classical Metal
Number Of Tracks: 10
This album would certainly bear out that theory, as it truly represents some of the finest the genre has to offer.

Sound:	9
Lyrics:	9
Impression:	9
Overall rating:	9
Users rating:	8.2
Comments:	20

overall: 9

Reviewed by: Quantonyne, on december 08, 2006

Sound: The sound is very epic sounding. Almost over the top but it's Rhapsody so you almost have to expect that. Everything come right through, the bass is even audible. The sing along chorus's feel amazing, makes you just want to get up and slay some orcs. They mix it up with the songs so they don't all sound the same. The only down side is it starts to feel old after a while. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Well it's Power Metal and corny lyrics are a given. Riding into the sun and defeating the evil never gets old, but it takes a certain person to think of that stuff and Luca Turilli can write some good lyrics. The singer's voice fits right in with the music, having a diverse range helps. On "When Demons Awake" it starts off with some low growling which keeps it fresh but goes right back into the higher singing. // 9

Impression: Overall this is an amazing album, any fan of power metal should pick this up, you will not be disappointed. If your not a fan of power metal then this will be so-so to you. The artwork is by far one of my favorite CD cover ever, a dragon shooting flames, can't get better then that. Standout tracks: Knightrider Of Doom, Power Of The Dragonflame, The March Of The Swordmaster, Lamento Eroico (Mellows It Down A Bit). If I lost this album I would go out that day and buy a new one. // 9

Comments

[ledzppln1969]

so....are they like dragonforce, or iced earth, or what?

[Metal_sky]

Rhapsody is very epic metal with lots of background vocals and a symphonic kind of sound. There's so much going on in each song you'd just have to listen to them, and they're definately not for everyone, but its fun if you can get into it.

[K!!LsWiTcH]

is it like classicla music on steroids and speed?

[Metal_sky]

Yeah sorta, but its really cheesy

[Craigo]

Power Metal.

There are some older metal influences.

[icecleaver]

Personally i think that the cheese-factor helps a bit - it wouldnt be power metal if there wasnt a bit of the proverbial cheddar.

[Erich yeung]

yea its powermetal, so more like dragonforce, though rhapsody paved the way for alot of power metal bands so you should definitley go pick it up. check out stratovarious as well.

[keen]

I think power metal is metal in its purest form. I mean its generally not influenced at all by what is going on in the world. Definately has the best musicianship (in MY opinion)

[Sebz]

yea K!!LsWiTcH dude, its definetly extremely cheesy...if not the cheesiest band ever(that can write decent music), its epic hollywood style symphonic power metal...even if you dont like it its good for a laugh
download 'Dargor, Shadowlord of the black mountain' (haha how cheesy is that!)...pretty awesome musicianship in that, i love the guitarwork.
They arent quite as extreme as DragonForce...DragonForce are in a league of their own in that respect.

[7DaySkeptic]

Excellent album. Acquire the last track "Gargoyles, Angels of Darkness" somehow and just let that wash over you. Yes it's 19 minutes long, but just listen to it! Incredible.

[D.Rice]

sweet...more epic power metal

whats the guitar like? shred?

[Sebz]

They definetly have their shred moments...you havent heard of Rhapsody D.Rice, yet you say more epic power metal?...odd

[garden of grey]

Dragonforce suck. Rhapsody was great and alive WAY before them. They dont suck live like DF either and can hold up.

[Sebz]

well....they are obviously older than them....just because a band has been around for longer doesnt mean they are better. And why bash DragonForce for no reason whatsoever.
Ive seen DragonForce live and they were awesome

[Metal_sky]

Yeah I've seen DF live a few times and they were anything but bad.

[rizzuto1200]

Best rhapsody albulm, by the way it's not power metal as much as it is melodic metal

[gibson F.E.]

I love that one.

[Devil_Driver23]

Best rhapsody albulm, by the way it's not power metal as much as it is melodic metal

Most European Style Power Metal is very melodic.

[Maty_metallica4]

This album is amazing... and i love "Knightrider Of Doom".. just listen to it!

[Andy_Green]

I believe the correct name for the genre is: Film score metal, for the first 5 albums...