Challenge the Wind
| Challenge the Wind | ||||
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| Released | 31 May 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2022–2023 | |||
| Studio | Greenman Studio (Arnsberg) | |||
| Genre | Symphonic metal, progressive metal, power metal[1] | |||
| Length | 63:27 | |||
| Label | AFM | |||
| Producer | Alex Staropoli | |||
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| Singles from Challenge the Wind | ||||
Challenge the Wind is the fourteenth studio album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. It was released on 31 May 2024 via AFM Records and was produced by Alex Staropoli, the band's keyboardist. The album is the third chapter of The Nephilim's Empire Saga.[7][8][9][10][11]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Alex Staropoli, Giacomo Voli and Roberto De Micheli
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Challenge the Wind" | 4:55 |
| 2. | "Whispers of Doom" | 4:57 |
| 3. | "The Bloody Pariah" | 4:53 |
| 4. | "Vanquished by Shadows" | 16:12 |
| 5. | "Kreel's Magic Staff" | 6:10 |
| 6. | "Diamond Claws" | 4:36 |
| 7. | "Black Wizard" | 5:10 |
| 8. | "A Brave New Hope" | 4:40 |
| 9. | "Holy Downfall" | 6:54 |
| 10. | "Mastered by the Dark" | 4:53 |
| Total length: | 63:27 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Challenge the Wind" (Japanese version) | 4:55 |
| Total length: | 68:15 | |
Personnel
Credits for Challenge the Wind adapted from liner notes.[12]
Rhapsody of Fire
- Alex Staropoli – keyboards, backing vocals, orchestral arrangements, engineering, production
- Roberto De Micheli – guitars
- Alessandro Sala – bass
- Giacomo Voli – lead and choir vocals
- Paolo Marchesich – drums
Additional musicians
- Manuel Staropoli – baroque recorder
- Giovanni Davoli – uilleann pipes, low whistle
Choir
- Raffaele Albanese, Paolo Ribaldini, Alberto Bravin, Ivan Huecco
Production
- Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann – engineering, mixing, mastering
- Dennis Koehne – mixing
- Ville Assinen – cover art
- Josip Mihic – layout
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[13] | 94 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 36 |
References
- ^ "Rhapsody Of Fire-Challenge The Wind". Metal-Rules.com. 5 May 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "Rhapsody Of Fire - Reveal 'Kreel's Magic Staff' Single". Metal Storm. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Rhapsody Of Fire - Announce And Detail Ninth Long Player". Metal Storm. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Rhapsody Of Fire - Premiere 'A Brave New Hope' Single". Metal Storm. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Rhapsody Of Fire - Unleash 'Diamond Claws' Song And Video". Metal Storm. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ Deaux, Jon (31 May 2024). "Symphonic Metal Masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE Celebrate Record Release Day Of 'Challenge The Wind' With New "Mastered by the Dark" Lyric Video!". All About The Rock. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "RHAPSODY OF FIRE To Release Challenge The Wind Album In May; Title Track Music Video Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Rhapsody Of Fire announce new album 'Challenge The Wind'". Distorted Sound. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Rhapsody Of Fire to release new album 'Challenge The Wind' in May 2024 – check out the video for the title track". Chaoszine. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "RHAPSODY OF FIRE Share "A Brand New Hope" Lyric Video". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "RHAPSODY OF FIRE Unleash "Diamond Claws" Single And Music Video". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ (2024). "Challenge the Wind liner notes". In Challenge the Wind [CD booklet]. AFM.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of June 5, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Rhapsody of Fire – Challenge the Wind". Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
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