RHAPSODY OF FIRE vocalist Fabio Lione is featured in a new audio interview with The Age Of Metal. He discusses the departure of founding guitarist Luca Turilli, working with legendary actor Christopher Lee, and his current status as the temporary live vocalist for KAMELOT. Check it out via the player below:

Fabio Lione of Rhapsody of Fire interview by TheAgeOfMetal 3

Back in August - after 15 years of friendship, hard work and passion, fully invested in the creation of symphonic music and an epic saga that will remain in the history of heavy metal - Rhapsody Of Fire's Alex Staropoli (keyboards) and Luca Turilli (guitars) have agreed upon a friendly split. They have issued the following statement:

"Ten albums released and the end of the saga represent, musically and lyrically, an important artistic goal finally reached, underlined by the success of our last release From Chaos To Eternity, for which we want to thank our wonderful fans once again. Now it came the time when new artistic stimulations need to be found, in respect of both parts’ visions and perspectives and of our longtime friendship."

Due to the latest legal agreements, Staropoli will go on with Rhapsody Of Fire having, between the others, Fabio Lione as singer, Tom Hess as guitar player and Alex Holzwarth as drummer.

Under the same agreements and the original band name’s common ownership, Turilli will release his future works with a new RHAPSODY band, including the faithful band members Dominique Leurquin, Patrice Guers and Alex Holzwarth.

Staropoli: "While wishing the best to Luca and his new band, I want to tell you that Fabio and myself feel motivated and stronger than ever and that Rhapsody Of Fire are already planning a great worldwide tour. More information regarding the new bass player and the new second guitar player will follow. Stay tuned!”

The website www.rhapsodyoffire.com will remain active as Rhapsody Of Fire's official homepage, and www.algalordchronicles.com will remain tthe official fan club address.

All information on Turilli's activities can be found at www.lucaturilli.com.