Second Strike: Through the Flame of the Ages is the second full-length studio album by Israeli folk/black metal band Arafel. The album was recorded in a studio in Russia, with vocals done by Russian symphonic black metal band Tvangeste's singer . It is the band's only release with virtuoso guitarist Daniel Varfolomeyev, who later left to form Acropolis, and vocalist , as well he only recorded vocals due to former vocalist Candlelight's departure at the time. It is also the first appearance of violin as a prominent instrument in the band's music. Track listing # "The Rise" - 1:46 # "Wrong Future" - 5:59 # "The Saga of Vengance" - 11:01 # "Color of Death" - 6:36 # "Serpent Land" - 6:57 # "The Call of War" - 1:41 # "Purification of Wisdom" - 7:15 Personnel *Michael "Miron" Chirva - lead vocals *Daniel Varfolomeyev - guitars, bass, backing vocals *Felius - guitars, key programming *Leshii - drums, percussion *Monika - violin