Rhapsody of Fire splits into two.

[Justin G]

Silver lining, I really love all of Luca Turilli's solo stuff. It was like Rhapsody on CRACK.

I loved King of the Nordic Twilight (there's your Rhapsody of Ice), but didn't care for the albums that followed. Dragonflame was the last Rhapsody album I really enjoyed.

 

[AMBR]

It should be

Rhapsody of Fire
and
Rhapsody of Ice

or

Rhapsody of Alex
Rhapsody of Luca

I vote for the former. The latter brings up ideas I'd rather not ponder.

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

Wow, what a "What the fuck?" moment I had reading this story on Bravewords. It sounds like this has been planned for a few years. Perhaps this was some of the legal wrangling with Joey DiMaio and...themselves. How to get away from Joey and then how to split up the band equally. This all just happened so neatly like it was planned for years and kept under wraps.

 

[spag]

Yeah, I haven't enjoyed a Rhapsody* album in some time. I don't really care what happens unless the turmoil inspires someone to create a better album.

 

[metalprof]

It should be

Rhapsody of Fire
and
Rhapsody of Ice

And then in a few years when they have the inevitable reunion, they can write A Song of Ice and Fire.

Oh, wait...

 

[Dominick_7]

What the.. I saw this online.. The statement was confusing.. Alex will drum for both bands, but I wasn't really clear on who exactly with be in each band. Can't be Rhapsody because they legally had to change their name from that so yea I guess Rhapsody of Fire and Rhapsody of Ice or Bean Biscuits. I'm thankful I got to see them live before this craziness at least.

 

[Sumeet]

Silver lining, I really love all of Luca Turilli's solo stuff. It was like Rhapsody on CRACK.

More like Rhapsody OFF crack! Heh, seriously though, I quite like his solo stuff as well... Prophet Of The Last Eclipse especially stands out for me.

 

[eppst1]

Dang, that sucks. Never got to see them live.

 

[adaher]

I like Luca Turilli's music and Rhapsody equally, so if this means more Luca albums and more Rhapsody albums but with a different guitar player, I think that's a plus for the fans.

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

If Luca Turilli gets Olaf Hayer as singer for his version of RHAPSODY, Then Luca's version is my choice. I'd be hoping then for Luca solo and RHAPSODY stuff live.

 

[Cronopio]

I'd hope for Luca to record that fourth solo album he was talking about a couple of years back.

 

[longshot9]

I can't believe no one else tossed this one out there yet, so i'll do it...


Looks like someone cut the cheese

 

[adaher]

Oh, that is so wrong.

 

[MeTuLHeD]

Its probably going to be Rhapsody of something.

Rhapsody Of Flaming Swords Of Emerald Light & Dragon Doom

At least that's what I heard.

 

[adaher]

Rhapsody of Awesome vs. Rhapsody of Even Awesomer.

So if Holzwarth is the drummer for both, does he get paid double now? And wouldn't this mean we'd finally see Luca Turilli on tour?

 

[adaher]

I think we have our two headliners next year.

 

[Cronopio]

So if Holzwarth is the drummer for both

Quadruple bass!

 

[Stingray11214]

Maybe because Fabio wants to make this a side project, and Luca wants it to be the main deal? After all, Fabio had made it no secret that he wants to join Kamelot full time.

 

[FatesFan]

I hate to hear this but I can't say I am totally shocked. I am just glad that I did see them live and had the chance to meet Luca, Alex and Fabio. Photos of the meeting and autographs below.

 

[Evil]

LOL HILARIOUS... just what i needed... a laugh... you couldnt make funnier stuff up i seriously needed that laugh tonite..