Challenge the Wind

Challenge the Wind is the fourteenth studio album by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. It was released on 31 May 2024 via AFM Records and was produced by Alex Staropoli, the band's keyboardist. The album is the third and final chapter of The Nephilim's Empire Saga.^{[6][7][8][9][10]}

Challenge the Wind
Studio album by Rhapsody of Fire
Released	31 May 2024
Recorded	2022–2023
Length	63:20
Label	AFM
Producer	Alex Staropoli
Rhapsody of Fire studio album chronology
Glory for Salvation (2021) Challenge the Wind (2024)
Singles from Challenge the Wind
"Kreel's Magic Staff" Released: 12 May 2023^[1] "Challenge the Wind" Released: 29 February 2024^[2] "A Brave New Hope" Released: 29 March 2024^[3] "Diamond Claws" Released: 3 May 2024^[4] "Mastered by the Dark" Released: 31 May 2024^[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Alex Staropoli, Giacomo Voli and Roberto De Micheli

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Challenge the Wind"	4:55
2.	"Whispers of Doom"	4:57
3.	"The Bloody Pariah"	4:53
4.	"Vanquished by Shadows"	16:12
5.	"Kreel's Magic Staff"	6:10
6.	"Diamond Claws"	4:36
7.	"Black Wizard"	5:10
8.	"A Brave New Hope"	4:40
9.	"Holy Downfall"	6:54
10.	"Mastered by the Dark"	4:53
Total length:		63:20

Japanese bonus track

No.	Title	Length
11.	"Challenge the Wind" (Japanese Version)	4:55

Personnel

Credits for Challenge the Wind adapted from liner notes.^[11]

Rhapsody of Fire

• Alex Staropoli – keyboards, backing vocals, production
• Roberto De Micheli – guitars
• Alessandro Sala – bass
• Giacomo Voli – lead vocals
• Paolo Marchesich – drums

Additional musician

• Raffaele Albanese – choir vocals

Production

• Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann – mixing, mastering

References

1. "Rhapsody Of Fire - Reveal 'Kreel's Magic Staff' Single". Metal Storm. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
2. "Rhapsody Of Fire - Announce And Detail Ninth Long Player". Metal Storm. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
3. "Rhapsody Of Fire - Premiere 'A Brave New Hope' Single". Metal Storm. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
4. "Rhapsody Of Fire - Unleash 'Diamond Claws' Song And Video". Metal Storm. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
5. Deaux, Jon (31 May 2024). "Symphonic Metal Masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE Celebrate Record Release Day Of 'Challenge The Wind' With New "Mastered by the Dark" Lyric Video!". All About The Rock. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
6. "RHAPSODY OF FIRE To Release Challenge The Wind Album In May; Title Track Music Video Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
7. "Rhapsody Of Fire announce new album 'Challenge The Wind'". Distorted Sound. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
8. "Rhapsody Of Fire to release new album 'Challenge The Wind' in May 2024 – check out the video for the title track". Chaoszine. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
9. "RHAPSODY OF FIRE Share "A Brand New Hope" Lyric Video". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
10. "RHAPSODY OF FIRE Unleash "Diamond Claws" Single And Music Video". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
11. (2024). "Challenge the Wind liner notes". In Challenge the Wind [CD booklet]. AFM.