Italian metal band Rhapsody of Fire are one of the most influential European metal acts of the 90s. With their mixture of melodic metal and elements of classical music influenced by film scores, they helped create the Symphonic Metal genre. Originally called Thundercross and influenced by bands like Helloween and Blind Guardian, they have evolved into Rhapsody and finally Rhapsody of Fire and have made an indelible impact on the world of metal every step of the way. On this album, Rhapsody of Fire have composed a unique song divided into seven acts. They captured the most epic parts of their already bombastic sound and really focused on the cinematic and orchestral side of their music. This passion for the cinema has always been at the center of their songwriting approach, and on The Cold Embrace of Fear, they showcase this well. The 35-minute song is full of orchestral grandeur and features their trademark narration by Lord of the Rings' Christopher Lee! Get this monumental "dark secret saga", the bridge between their essential fulllength The Frozen Tears of Angels and the mysterious unknown to come!