We are thrilled to reveal the cover of our next epic single "A Brave New Hope" which will be released on all streaming platforms and on YouTube (lyric video) on March 29th!
You can already pre-order our album CHALLENGE THE WIND here:
I can’t say how grateful I am for all the amazing and praising reviews of our new album “Challenge The Wind” we have seen from fans and media all around the world.
Thank you for your continued support!
[full text on FB and Insta]
- Alex Staropoli
Pre-order our upcoming album “Challenge The Wind” via link in profile! It will be released on 31 May 2024. You can listen to the new title track on all streaming platforms now!
The music video of new single “Challenge The Wind” will be out at 6PM CET on YouTube!
Today we're super excited to share with you the cover artwork of our upcoming album GLORY FOR SALVATION which has been created by talented Alex Charleux once more! The album will be released on 26.11.2021, make sure to save the date!
#gloryforsalvation
#newalbum
#symphonicmetal
We are proud and excited to announce that well known Spanish artist Huecco will join RHAPSODY OF FIRE on stage during the upcoming Spanish tour this March to perform the HUECCO’s new album track called “FUEGO VALYRIO” and recorded by RHAPSODY OF FIRE and HUECCO!
Super excited to announce that we are releasing a new EP on June 4th! It will contain a brand new song, I'll Be Your Hero. Can't wait to share that epic track with all our fans. Order your copy here:
After more than three months of release, we couldn’t be any prouder of what our new album Challenge The Wind has achieved : millions of streams and video clip views, chart ranking in several countries and fantastic reviews. Thank you all for supporting this marvel of a record!
This is it! 🔥🔥 Our album CHALLENGE THE WIND is out today worldwide and we’re incredibly proud of the result.
This is epic and melodic metal at its best, so make sure to listen to all tracks via your favorite streaming platform and purchase a physical copy of the album!
After more than 5 years, we will be back in Japan for two epic shows at Club Quattro Shibuya in Tokyo on October 1st and Club Quattro Umeda in Osaka on October 2nd. We can’t wait!!
Go to or check the information displayed on flyer to book your tickets.
Get ready for the release of our next single CHALLENGE THE WIND, title track of our upcoming album! Join the YouTube video premiere taking place on Thursday 29 February :
Pre-save the single on your favourite streaming platform:
Exactly two years ago our latest studio album “The Eighth Mountain” was released. Thanks everyone for the great enthusiasm you’ve constantly shown for this album, it means a lot to us. It has been truly epic to be able to perform it entirely during our last tour! 🎸
Get ready for the release of our next epic and powerful single "A Brave New Hope"!
Joint the YT lyric video Premiere on 29th March :
This will be the third track unveiled from our upcoming album "Challenge The Wind", which will be released on 31st May.
For The King 👑, For The Land 🌅, For The Mountains 🏔️
Come join us this year across Europe, Asia and Australia
Check show dates and book your tickets via
🎥: Simone D’Addazio @ Metal Park Festival 2024
In less than a month, we are back in Latin America! Be ready for an epic night featuring our most beloved anthems such as "Dawn Of Victory" and "Land Of Immortals" alongside songs from our last albums.
We hope to see you there!
Find all ticket links on
We're so thrilled to announce that our brand new album THE EIGHTH MOUNTAIN will be released on 22.02.2019! Expect more exciting news very soon. By the way, we hope to see you on the road in 2019, check our dates and book your tickets through
Our next album is now in its crucial mixing phase, which is being done by the one and only Sebastian Seeb Levermann!
A first glimpse of the second chapter of the Nephilim Saga might be released way earlier than you think 😉 Stay tuned!
#rof
#rhapsody
#newalbum
#mixing
We are very excited to announce the full routing of our Asia & Australia Tour 2024
Tickets for Japan and Australia are already available via our official website and we will keep you updated for China, Seoul and Jakarta
Kreel's magical and epic journey continues with the release of our new album 'Challenge The Wind' next Friday 31st May!
What has been your favourite single so far?
Order your copy now!
Our next single "Diamond Claws", to be released this Friday, features a sublime guitar solo by our one and only Roby De Micheli. Here's an appetizer 📷!
Pre-save the song now:
Listen to our new epic and glorious track "A Brave New Hope" on all streaming platforms!
The lyric video will be released at 3PM CET on AFM Records' YouTube channel, don't miss it!
This is the third song that we've revealed from our upcoming album CHALLENGE THE WIND (OUT 31/05)
Yesterday, a dream came true. Hellfest had been on our top bucket list for so long and we can say without any doubt that it will remain one the most important moments of our career. We gave everything we had and were rewarded with an amazing audience. Thank you!
Rhapsody of Fire wish you a Happy new Year 2019! To celebrate, here is
a new snippet from our upcoming album THE EIGHTH MOUNTAIN
Pre-order your Digipack or Limited Edition:
To join one of our shows:
The official music video of CHALLENGE THE WIND is now out on YouTube!
You can now pre-order our upcoming album and listen to a total of two songs from the tracklist on your favourite streaming platform 🔥
Are you ready for our new song 'DIAMOND CLAWS' coming up this Friday?
Plus, don't forget : the release of our new album CHALLENGE THE WIND scheduled on 31st May is fast approaching and you can already pre-order your vinyl or digipack here:
It's Christmas in advance! 🎄Enjoy this snippet of "Warrior Heart" from our upcoming album "The Eighth Mountain" out 22.02.2019
Pre-order your Digipack or Limited Edition:
Come and join us on the road :
We're so pumped for the release of our next single "A Brave New Hope" this Friday 29/03! 🔥
Make sure to join the YT lyric video premiere at 3pm CET and one of us may join the chat 😉
Dear fans,
Due to the still ongoing live event restrictions and the uncertain developments within the months to come, we sadly have to reschedule our European tour.
To all tickets holders: please keep yours!
We will be releasing the first new dates shortly. Stay Tuned!
We made it to the album charts! In Germany, "The Eighth Mountain" peaked at
#22
! This is the best result so far with any Rhapsody Of Fire's album. Thanks everyone for promoting our album all around the world! We're grateful Photo credits:
💎DIAMOND CLAWS 💎
New Single and Video Out Now :
This is the last song unveiled from our upcoming album CHALLENGE THE WIND before its release this 31st May!
We are very saddened to have heard that talented musician Alexi Laiho passed away after almost two decades of outstanding musical contribution to the metal world. We express our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and fellow band members
Statement from Bodom After Midnight:
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alexi Laiho. We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken for the sudden loss of our dear friend and band member.
Daniel, Mitja & Waltteri
This Autumn, we will be touring around Europe to perform songs from our new album ‘Challenge The Wind’ in addition to our epic classic anthems!
Where will you come to see us and which song you’d love us to incorporate in the set list?
Book your ticket via
Merry Christmas from Paolo, Alessandro, Roby, Alex and Giacomo! We hope that your day will be filled with love, laughter, music and tasty food! Take care of yourself and your family 🌟🌟✨
On September 27th 2011, exactly 10 years ago today, RHAPSODY OF FIRE had the immense pleasure to start a new adventure with guitar player Roby De Micheli. Thank you for being the wonderful guitarist and man that you are!
We are proud to announce the very first performance of RHAPSODY OF FIRE alongside one of the most renowned orchestras in the world, the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano on 26 April and 27 April 2025.
Book your tickets here:
Alex and everyone from the band can’t wait to see you all in Mexico City (5 May), Bogotá (7 May), São Paulo (9 May), Santiago (10 May) and Buenos Aires (11 May).
We’ve prepared a hell of a setlist for you and we want you THERE!!🔥
Find all ticket links on
To accompany the release of our new album 'CHALLENGE THE WIND' this Friday, we are super excited to announce a new lyric video for the album track "Mastered By The Dark". You can join the YouTube Premiere on Friday at 12pm CET!
** NEW LYRIC VIDEO AND ALBUM PRE-ORDER **
Our new single "Glory For Salvation", title track of our upcoming album, is now available to stream on all platforms including YouTube where you can enjoy a truly awesome lyric video released for the occasion!
親愛なる日本のファンの皆さんへ. お元気ですか?
Alex Staropoli has a personal message for you. We really hope to meet all our Japanese fans at our upcoming shows in Osaka and Tokyo. For tickets & info:
Osaka - 06.06 :
Tokyo - 06.07:
Our new EP has been released today 😃! ! We really hope you are enjoying our new epic song I'LL BE YOUR HERO. Remember to join the lyric video premiere around 2:30 PM CET here:
NEW MUSIC VIDEO 'UN'ODE PER L'EROE' OUT NOW
As an early Christmas present, we are very proud to release a new music video for our song UN’ODE PER L’EROE, Italian version of the ballad 'Magic Signs' from our new album 'Glory For Salvation'. Enjoy it!
In addition to the CD and Vinyl versions of 'Glory For Salvation', AFM Records will be releasing on 26.11.2021 a special boxset including an action figure of Kreel, a digipak-CD, a ROF patch, a sticker and a certificate of authenticity. Check it out:
We are very happy to announce that the very first show of our upcoming 2022 European tour will take place in London at the iconic venue The Underworld in Camden where we had a such a great time in 2020! A second show has also been added in Hoogeveen (NL). See you there!
Time to hit the road! First stop: Barcelona this Thursday night! Really excited to play many songs from THE EIGHTH MOUNTAIN a few hours before its official release date! Who will be there?
This is in the stunning area of Laukaa, Finland, where we performed for metalheads, fans and friends at the John Smith Rock Festival yesterday! Thanks to everyone who came to see us!
We had a super cool time and hope to be back soon in the Land Of A Thousand Lakes.
Hi everyone! We wanted to share with you one of the first reviews (track by track) of our upcoming album The Eighth Mountain out 22.02.2019.
This is in Italian but feel free to use our beloved Google Translation! 😃 Alex, Giacomo, Roby, Ale & Manu
We can't wait to hit the road in Winter 2022 and perform songs from our upcoming album GLORY FOR SALVATION! You can now book your tickets for most of the shows announced on this flyer, so make sure to check out the Tour section of our official website
We’ve got many festivals lined up this summer such as Hellfest and we can’t wait to hit the road in Asia and Europe this Autumn to promote our new album ‘Challenge The Wind’. Make sure to check all dates on
📹:Simone D’Addazio
Here we are, a band of Gen X/millennial guys setting up a TikTok account 😆. Please follow us if you're on the platform and we ask for your kind indulgence while we experiment this new media tool!
We are honored to have been invited to play as special guest for Blind Guardian’s show in Innsbruck on 29 July 2024! This will be a super fun and epic night and we hope to see many of our Austrian fans there 🔥💪
Tickets :
Super pumped to conclude our exciting partnership with
@wizards_magic
by revealing another card from the brand new Kaldheim set to be released on February 5! What a stunning artwork, very inspiring from a creative point of view!
#magicthegathering
#mtgkhm