Symphonic Epic fantasy metal. No, this isn't a soundtrack, nor a book on CD. It's more like a book written as a set of musical tracks and liner notes. This is the first Rhapsody album I listened to, and was like nothing I had ever heard before. (Note this is European metal which is not the same thing as what North Americans typically think of as metal. It is more melodic and less ear shattering.)

Fans of fantasy, speed metal, and anyone just looking for music away from the mainstream.

The ongoing story that the album was a part of. They had me hooked from the opening instrumental track.

The fact that I had to go to Asia just to find out about this band. They deserve air time!

Write a novel based on the album, after writing to the band and getting permission of course.

Amazed that such an album could exist in the world of hum drum everyday music.

Is an Italian band called Rhapsody. They are a phenomenal group.

It is unlike other music. It is an interesting blend of classical and metal, which even appeals to some people who generally hate metal music.

This is the second album in a series of five that together tell an epic fantasy story. Getting the whole set isn't that difficult, and is well worth the price.

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