Which metal band released the 1976 album 'Rising'?

Rainbow released the 1976 album Rising. The band was formed by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore after he left Deep Purple, and Rising became one of Rainbow's most celebrated early records. Ronnie James Dio sang lead vocals on the album, with Cozy Powell on drums, Jimmy Bain on bass, and Tony Carey on keyboards.

The record contains “Stargazer,” an epic song built around orchestral keyboards and a dramatic fantasy narrative, as well as “Tarot Woman” and “A Light in the Black.” Its combination of classical-style arrangements, powerful vocals, and heavy guitar helped shape the sound of later power metal.

Rising is sometimes called Rainbow Rising because of the band's name and the album's artwork, but its official title is Rising. The album was recorded at Musicland Studios in Munich, Germany, and produced by Martin Birch, who also worked on major albums by Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and Iron Maiden.