{"product_id":"ancient-bards-artifex-1","title":"Ancient Bards- Artifex (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith their fifth and extraordinary album \"Artifex\", the Italian band Ancient Bards continues to focus on technically mature class in 2025. Six years have passed since their fourth album \"Origine\". Years in which a brilliant masterpiece has matured. \"Artifex\" is a colorful, powerful, lively, monumental celebration of orchestral epic metal. Grandiose melodic arcs, excellent arrangements and the technically top-class instrumentation are\r\ncrowned by elaborate choral voices and a mystical storyline. The catchy melodies, arrangements and storyline of \"The Black Crystal Sword Saga\" were composed by pianist and producer Daniele Mazza. Lead singer Sara Squadrani is supported by a 42-strong choir. The album is enhanced by the contributions of guest vocalists Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose), Mark Jansen (Epica) as well as the violin of Gabriele Boschi (Winterage) and the guitar of Simone Mularoni (DGM).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuminance and Abyss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e My Prima Nox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Empire of Black Death\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Unending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ministers of Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Proximity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Soulbound Symphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e My Blood and Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mystic Echoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Under the Shadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sea of Solitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Artifex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Luminance and Abyss (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e My Prima Nox (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Vessel (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Empire of Black Death (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Unending (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ministers of Light (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Proximity (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Soulbound Symphony (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e My Blood and Blade (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mystic Echoes (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Under the Shadow (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sea of Solitude (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Artifex (Instrumental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46444980764893,"sku":"619660117685","price":641.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4416815-3376727.jpg?v=1747851251","url":"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/en-tw\/products\/ancient-bards-artifex-1","provider":"Darkside Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}