Carl Begai

By Carl Begai

I recently caught up with one of my favourite interview victims, Rhapsody Of Fire guitarist Luca Turilli. To be totally honest I was never a huge fan of the band’s Dungeons & Dragons approach, but Turilli won me over back in 1997 with his insane enthusiasm for his music and the work that came with it. Try talking to a guy with a heavy Italian accent as he barrels along telling you about the things that inspire him, his grandiose tour plans, and the stories he wants to tell with his music. Screw those Berlitz language courses; Turilli will have you talking just as fast and waving your arms about in true Italian articulatory fashion in no time. Love the guy.

I also have to admit, the new album is a keeper in spite of the nut-busting title: The Frozen Tears Of Angels. Never thought I’d say that about a Rhapsody record, but I’m on board for this one at any rate: (continue reading…)