Produced by Jim Steinman, Roy Bittan, and Steven Rinkoff, the track features a 47-second piano intro and backup vocals from rock legends like Todd Rundgren .
The Official Extended Remastered HD Video on YouTube preserves the full 7:40 cinematic experience, capturing every gothic detail with modern clarity. Produced by Jim Steinman, Roy Bittan, and Steven
Directed by Nigel Dick , the music video is one of the most expensive ever made. It captures the song’s "Wagnerian bombast" through dramatic storytelling and high-budget production. Produced by Jim Steinman
The video is famous for its theatrical flair, featuring thunderclaps, lightning-struck trees, billowing curtains, and slow-motion sequences that mirror the song's rising intensity. Production and Legacy and Steven Rinkoff
