Glory for Salvation explained
Glory for Salvation is the thirteenth studio album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. It was released on 26 November 2021 via AFM Records.[2] [3]
The album is the second chapter of The Nephilim's Empire Saga.[4] [5] It is the first studio album to feature Paolo Marchesich on drums.[6]
Background
On April 6, 2020, Vocalist Giacomo Voli in an exclusive interview, had revealed that the band were working on the album. Voli said:
The band later announced that the recording of the album had been completed on 24 September 2020, and were confirmed to be mixing the album with Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann in April 2021.[7] [8] The first single off of the album, "I'll Be Your Hero" was released on 4 June 2021 as an EP.[9] The album's details and release date were later announced on 8 July 2021, along with the release of the second single and title song "Glory for Salvation".[10] [11] The third single, "Magic Signs" was released on 2 September 2021.[12] [13] The fourth single, "Terial the Hawk", was released on 15 October 2021.[14] The fifth single, "Chains of Destiny" was released on 7 November 2021, along with a music video.[15] [16] The sixth single, "Un'ode per l'eroe" was released on 17 December 2021, along with a music video.[17]
Composition
Influences, style and themes
According to Staropoli, the song "Chains of Destiny" is "an epic, uplifting and intense song, characterized by catchy melodies, fast paced rhythm, great vocals and choirs".[16]
Personnel
Credits for Glory for Salvation adapted from liner notes.[18] Rhapsody of Fire
- Alex Staropoli – keyboards, orchestrations, choir vocals, engineering, production
- Roberto De Micheli – guitars
- Alessandro Sala – bass
- Giacomo Voli – lead and choir vocals
- Paolo Marchesich – drums
Additional personnel
- Manuel Staropoli – baroque recorders, flute
- Giovanni Davoli – uilleann pipes, low whistle
- Davide Simonelli – violin
- Mateo Sivelli – cello
- Valerio Mauro – harp
Choir
- Alex Mari, Angelo Guidetti, Erika Beretti, Gabriele Gozzi, Giacomo Pieracci, Giovani Maria Palmia
Production
- Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann – mixing, mastering
- Alberto Bravin – engineering, choir vocals
- Marco Vattovani – engineering
- Alexandre Charleux – artwork
- Paul Thureau – additional artwork, layout
- Emanuele Aliprandi – photography
Notes and References
- Web site: Review: Rhapsody of Fire "Glory for Salvation" [AFM Records] ]. 26 February 2022 . Laliberté . Sophie . Antichrist Magazine.
- Web site: Rhapsody Of Fire Reveals New Album Details . Metal Underground . 14 July 2021 . English . 12 July 2021.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE To Release Glory For Salvation Album In October; Title Track Lyric Video Streaming . . 14 July 2021 . en . 9 July 2021.
- Web site: Peters . Kris . Rhapsody Of Fire Bask In Glory Of New Album . Heavy Magazine . 25 November 2021 . 19 November 2021.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE Reveals Album Details + Premieres Brand New Song "Glory For Salvation"! . Rhapsody of Fire . 27 July 2021 . 9 July 2021.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE: il nuovo batterista. metalitalia.com. July 14, 2020. 27 July 2021.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE: terminate le registrazioni del nuovo album. metalitalia.com. 24 September 2020. 27 July 2021.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE: quasi pronto il nuovo album . MetalItalia . 15 April 2021 . it-IT.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE: "I'll Be Your Hero"-EP für Juni angekündigt . Rock Hard . 14 July 2021 . en . 23 April 2021.
- Web site: Rhapsody Of Fire - Detail Next Full Length 'Glory For Salvation'. Metal Storm. 14 July 2021. 8 July 2021.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE Release Title Track From New Album . HEAVY Magazine . 14 July 2021 . 13 July 2021.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE、ニュー・アルバム『Glory For Salvation』より新曲「Magic Signs」音源公開！ . 激ロックニュース . 6 September 2021 . ja . 6 September 2021.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE RELEASE NEW SINGLE "MAGIC SIGNS". . 10 September 2021.
- Web site: TERIAL THE HAWK: 'Terial The Hawk'-Single vom "Glory For Salvation"-Album veröffentlicht . Rock Hard . 15 October 2021 . en . 15 October 2021.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE - Ascolta il nuovo brano 'Chains Of Destiny' . Loud and Proud . 8 November 2021 . it-IT . 7 November 2021.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE Release New Single / Video "Chains Of Destiny" . . 12 November 2021 . en . 12 November 2021.
- Web site: RHAPSODY OF FIRE Share Music Video For New Single "Un'Ode Per L'Eroe" . . 11 January 2022 . en . 17 December 2021.
- (2021). "Glory for Salvation liner notes". In Glory for Salvation [CD booklet]. AFM.
