Conversation so far:
Why was this so important?
In July 2006 the band formerly known as Rhapsody changed their name to Rhapsody of Fire due to trademark issues.
Why was  this so  bad?
The band's website goes into further detail.
What did this mean?
The band members consider this a great new start, reflecting the emboldened and increasingly grandiose direction that their music has taken.

Question: What did this do to people?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Rhapsody of Fire's increasingly grandiose direction in their music do to people?