Rhapsody - The Dark Secret: Live in Canada 2005

So we'll fight against the wind for the glory of the king
To defeat the evil enemies
And we'll ride with our lord for the power and the throne
In the name of holy thunderforce.














Artist: Rhapsody (of Fire)
Album: The Dark Secret - Live in Canada 2005 (2006)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.rhapsodyoffire.com/

Rhapsody (now known as Rhapsody of Fire) is well known throughout the Power Metal world for Luca Turilli's incredible composing skills, as well as the skill of its players (not to mention the sheer amount of cheese in their music). In 2005, they recorded a live album in Canada while on tour for their album Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret. This is that album. I give you The Dark Secret - Live in Canada 2005.

Tracklist:
1. The Dark Secret - (3:06)
2. Unholy Warcry - (5:32)
3. Wisdom of the Kings - (4:21)
4. The Village of Dwarves - (3:59)
5. Erian's Mystical Rhymes - (13:12)
6. Dawn of Victory - (6:17)
7. Lamento Eroico - (4:45)
8. Nightfall on the Grey Mountains - (4:41)
9. The March of the Swordmaster - (5:07)
10. Emerald Sword - (6:07)
11. Gran Finale - (3:03)

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Message #3

I've just added a new, faster way for you to find any Live Albums you're looking for amongst my blog - I've gone through and tagged all posts containing a live album with the tag "Live Albums". Now, if you're looking for any live albums, just look on the left side of the blog where my tags are located and click Live Albums to pull up all post with that tag. Pretty neat, eh?

Galneryus - Live for Rebirth

Breaking the tyrant's rule
Shake the world like a dog of war
Taking a chance to fight for freedom you want


















Artist: Galneryus
Album: Live for Rebirth (2006)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.syu-net.jp/galneryus/top.html

Galneryus released a live DVD in 2006 for their Die for Rebirth tour. The show was recorded at the tour's finale show in Shibuya O-West in Japan. The DVD is chock full of awesome, but unfortunately, this post is not the DVD - it's just the audio from the CD. It's very good quality, and I know you'll enjoy it.

The other Galneryus post in this blog will be updated with this album as well.

Tracklist:
1. Arise - (2:19)
2. Shriek of the Vengeance - (4:46)
3. Raid Again - (5:24)
4. Shiver - (7:31)
5. Deep Affection - (7:00)
6. Drum Solo - (2:52)
7. Vanishing Hope - (5:24)
8. Heavy Curse - (5:31)
9. My Last Farewell - (6:00)
10. Braving Flag - (5:57)
11. Glorious Agressor - (3:56)
12. Whisper in the Red Sky - (7:17)
13. Silent Revelation - (6:03)
14. Struggle for the Freedom Flag - (7:24)
15. United Flag - (6:49)
16. Rebirth - (2:02)
17. Serenade (Previously Unreleased Bonus Track) - (5:52)

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Ark Storm - No Boundaries, Beginning of the New Legend, and The Everlasting Wheel

One thousand souls of the dead men
Breaking the silence by hatred
There's only one way to crawl out
Holding on to my hope 'til rise from this hell


















Artist: Ark Storm
Albums: No Boundaries, Beginning of the New Legend, and The Everlasting Wheel
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://home.att.ne.jp/kiwi/arkstorm/

Ark Storm is yet another Power Metal band from Japan. The group plays a more Neo-Classical style of Power Metal, but still keeps a keyboard player in the group (the same keyboard player, in fact, as Galneryus. Yuhki pulls double keyboard duties for both bands). The guitar solos are great (almost like Yngwie Malmsteen, but without too much wank), the bass player is absolutely amazing (he can pull solos just as well as the guitarist), and the vocals are awesome (except on No Boundaries. Thank Odin he changed his style for the better). It's just plain Power Metal that you can rock out to. Here is their entire discography so far (only three albums!)

Album: No Boundaries (2002)
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Tracklist:
1. Play For You - (5:14)
2. Same Old Faces - (5:07)
3. Big Soldiers - (5:42)
4. Search for the Hidden Treasure - (5:21)
5. Eyes of the Free Will - (3:51)
6. Phoenix Rising - (5:29)
7. Demon Eyes - (5:33)
8. Like A Living Hell - (5:40)
9. To All The Losers - (4:23)
10. Roar of the Pharaoh - (4:11)
11. Just Like The Water Without A Shape - (4:43)

Album: Beginning of the New Legend (2003)
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Tracklist:
1. Ark Storm - (5:33)
2. Message in DNA - (4:49)
3. Only Time Will Last - (5:00)
4. The Burning Flame - (5:58)
5. Brainless Traitor - (6:08)
6. Evolution (Bass Solo) - (2:10)
7. Sudden Madness - (4:15)
8. Soldier's Drift - (5:31)
9. Rood (Instrumental) - (5:01)
10. War Game - (4:27)
11. Voyage of the New Legend - (5:23)

Album: The Everlasting Wheel (2004)
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Tracklist:
1. The Sword of the Ancient Knight - (4:16)
2. Symphony on Wings - (4:14)
3. True Paradise - (4:45)
4. Face the Evil Master - (4:15)
5. Promised Land - (5:54)
6. The Giver - (3:31)
7. Orpheus - (5:44)
8. Born to Declare - (4:44)
9. Prophet and the Warning - (4:29)
10. Brave Hercules - (4:13)
11. Final Faith - (5:34)

Galneryus - One For All - All For One

Flying through the holy sky
Approaching the sea of rage
We can see the land of freedom
It's just a matter of time














Artist: Galneryus
Album: One For All - All For One (2007)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.syu-net.jp/galneryus/top.html

There is already a Galneryus post on this blog, so I'm going to post this new album here, as well as update the old post with this.

One For All - All For One is the 4th and latest release by Japanese Power Metal band Galneryus. While all other albums have been sung in English, One For All - All For One contains three songs with Japanese lyrics. This album is not as awesome as Galneryus's last two releases, but it's still pretty good, so I'd suggest getting it anyways.

Tracklist:
1. Red Horizon - (2:12)
2. New Legend - (5:23)
3. The Night Craver - (5:08)
4. Aim at the Top - (4:45)
5. Everlasting - (5:02)
6. Last New Song - (5:24)
7. Don't Touch - (6:00)
8. The Flame - (5:03)
9. Chasing the Wind - (6:23)
10. Sign of Revolution - (5:36)
11. Cry for the Dark - (5:33)
12. The Sun Goes Down - (1:53)

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Imperial Crystalline Entombment - Apocalyptic End in White

Frozen spirits of ancient ancestry
Arise in union incestuously
Brother ocean, sister air
Chaotic upheaval I declare!














Artist: Imperial Crystalline Entombment
Album: Apocalyptic End in White (2004)
Genre: Black Metal
Official Site: http://www.imperialice.com/

Imperial Crystalline Entombment is the first Black Metal band to be posted on this blog! Surprisingly, they're American, proving that we in the States can still make Black Metal without having to be Norwegian. The group's lyrics are themed on frigid death and winter, and mention of Råvaskeith is mentioned, supposedly a fictional diety being promoted by the band. With band members going by monikers such as Blisserred, Bleak, Icesickkill, and Mammoth, expect a frozen fury of hatred from I.C.E. Great vocals, great overall instrumentality - everything you'd expect from a good Black Metal band. Sadly, I.C.E had to part ways with their recording company, so they are currently unsigned. This is their only album so far, Apocalyptic End in White.

Tracklist:
1. Cryopgenic Communion - (1:00)
2. Astral Frost Invocation - (3:33)
3. Hypothermic Possession - (2:43)
4. Onward Banshee Legions - (5:12)
5. Apocalyptic Blizzard Regime - (4:16)
6. Upheaving the Ancient Thirst - (3:55)
7. Cascade Caverns Catharsis - (4:00)
8. Convulsing Frigid Death - (3:28)
9. Glacial Lyckanthropic Horde - (3:55)
10. Behold the Frozen Arctic Kingdom - (3:45)
11. Råvaskeith's Revenge - (2:48)

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Alamaailman Vasarat - Maahan

Artist: Alamaailman Vasarat
Album: Maahan (2007)
Genre: Kosher Kebab Jazz
Official Site: http://www.vasarat.com/

Alamaailman Vasarat is a sextet instrumental band that uses such instruments as the cello, contrabass, sousaphone, and various other classical instruments to create a very unique sound. You'll find no vocals (aside from their collab with Toumari Nurmio). There's already a post about them on this blog, so I'm just updating with their latest album from 2007, Maahan. I will also update the old post with this album.

Tracklist:
1. Maahan - (0:57)
2. Kyyhylly - (3:40)
3. Helmi Otsalla - (3:36)
4. Luiden Valossa, Naapurin Talossa - (3:40)
5. Huikeuden Lieriö - (3:53)
6. Eläimet Huutaa - (5:56)
7. Lumeen Nuukuneet - (5:29)
8. Katkorapu - (4:24)
9. Käärme Toi Ruton Kaupunkiin - (3:24)
10. Rooman Ruumiit - (3:41)
11. Elukka - (1:11)

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Elvenking - The Scythe

Seven moons painted the skies
Before I reached for the chosen one
A travel through the starlit horizons
Through the magic's way
On the path that leads us to knowledge,
A light fall of rites














Artist: Elvenking
Album: The Scythe (2007)
Genre: Power Folk Metal
Official Site: www.elvenking.net

Elvenking is not new to the metal community - almost every fan of Power or Folk Metal has heard of Damnagoras's vocals combined with the folky guitar tracks and violins. This brand of Folk-influenced Power Metal is incredible, and with the arrival of this latest album, the group continues on its conquest of the genre. The Scythe is a must-have for any Elvenking fan. Notable tracks include Romance and Wrath, The Scythe, and Death and the Suffering (a play off of the Wintersun song Death and the Healing).

Tracklist:
1. The Scythe - (5:37)
2. Lost Hill of Memories - (4:58)
3. Infection - (5:24)
4. Poison Tears - (4:31)
5. A Riddle of Stars - (5:22)
6. Romance and Wrath - (8:14)
7. The Divided Heart - (4:39)
8. Totentanz - (2:28)
9. Death and the Suffering - (5:11)
10. Dominhate - (8:57)

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