Artifex by Ancient Bards
Tracklist
| 1. | Luminance and Abyss | 3:08 |
| 2. | My Prima Nox | 5:40 |
| 3. | The Vessel | 5:58 |
| 4. | The Empire of Black Death | 5:10 |
| 5. | Unending | 5:15 |
| 6. | Ministers of Light | 5:20 |
| 7. | Proximity | 3:53 |
| 8. | Soulbound Symphony | 6:11 |
| 9. | My Blood and Blade | 3:44 |
| 10. | Mystic Echoes | 6:02 |
| 11. | Under the Shadow | 5:17 |
| 12. | Sea of Solitude | 3:54 |
| 13. | Artifex | 3:28 |
Videos
Credits
released April 25, 2025
Produced by Daniele Mazza
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio
Line-Up:
Sara Squadrani – Vocals
Daniele Mazza – Piano & Orchestrations
Claudio Pietronik – Lead Guitars
Simone Bertozzi – Rythm Guitars & Growls
Federico Gatti – Drums
Martino Garattoni – Bass
Guest Vocalist on 03: Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose)
Guest Vocalist on 04: Mark Jansen (EPICA)
Solo Violin on 08: Gabriele Boschi (Winterage)
Solo Guitar on 08: Simone Mularoni (DGM)
Narrator on 01 and 13: Dave Silverstone
The Man on 13: Richard Browning
The Seller on 13: Robert N J
Choir: N.S.D.F. Choir
Directed by Loris Tamburini
Choir recorded by Simone Mularoni
Assistance by Fulvio Mennella
Sopranos: Michela Lapelosa, Silvia Mariotti, Cinzia Crociati, Paola Gaviani, Antonella Raffaelli, Susanna D'ambrosio, Antonella Maggioli, Antonella Corazzi, Filomena Cima, Giulia Venturi, Isabella Chiozzi, Loretta Righetti, Maddalena Canini, Patrizia Felciani, Serena Bigucci, Susanna D'ambrosio, Chiara Ciavatta
Altos: Sandra Parmeggiani, Patrizia Gaviani, Emanuela Zanotti, Brunella Ambrosani, Annamaria Macellaro, Raffaella Salvi, Gloria Luzzitelli, Ornella Fabbri, Claudia Foschini, Cecilia Gargiulo, Paola Buonasorte, Meris Fabbri, Wanda Benna
Tenori: Samuel Tamburini, Sandro Franchini, Marco Pasolini, Enrico Nicoletti, Gianluigi Mezzaluna
Bass: Cristian Tamburini, Mauro Vittori, Mauro Vannoni, Matteo Carlini, Davide Nicolini, Maurizio Fenili, Filippo Belli
All songs arranged by Ancient Bards
Music composed by Daniele Mazza
Lyrics written by Daniele Mazza and Sara Squadrani
The Black Crystal Sword Saga written by Daniele Mazza
Logo design by Flush Design
Cover artwork by Vincent Levefre
Other artworks by Anna Chiara Stagi
Photos by Matteo Ermeti
Produced by Daniele Mazza
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio
Line-Up:
Sara Squadrani – Vocals
Daniele Mazza – Piano & Orchestrations
Claudio Pietronik – Lead Guitars
Simone Bertozzi – Rythm Guitars & Growls
Federico Gatti – Drums
Martino Garattoni – Bass
Guest Vocalist on 03: Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose)
Guest Vocalist on 04: Mark Jansen (EPICA)
Solo Violin on 08: Gabriele Boschi (Winterage)
Solo Guitar on 08: Simone Mularoni (DGM)
Narrator on 01 and 13: Dave Silverstone
The Man on 13: Richard Browning
The Seller on 13: Robert N J
Choir: N.S.D.F. Choir
Directed by Loris Tamburini
Choir recorded by Simone Mularoni
Assistance by Fulvio Mennella
Sopranos: Michela Lapelosa, Silvia Mariotti, Cinzia Crociati, Paola Gaviani, Antonella Raffaelli, Susanna D'ambrosio, Antonella Maggioli, Antonella Corazzi, Filomena Cima, Giulia Venturi, Isabella Chiozzi, Loretta Righetti, Maddalena Canini, Patrizia Felciani, Serena Bigucci, Susanna D'ambrosio, Chiara Ciavatta
Altos: Sandra Parmeggiani, Patrizia Gaviani, Emanuela Zanotti, Brunella Ambrosani, Annamaria Macellaro, Raffaella Salvi, Gloria Luzzitelli, Ornella Fabbri, Claudia Foschini, Cecilia Gargiulo, Paola Buonasorte, Meris Fabbri, Wanda Benna
Tenori: Samuel Tamburini, Sandro Franchini, Marco Pasolini, Enrico Nicoletti, Gianluigi Mezzaluna
Bass: Cristian Tamburini, Mauro Vittori, Mauro Vannoni, Matteo Carlini, Davide Nicolini, Maurizio Fenili, Filippo Belli
All songs arranged by Ancient Bards
Music composed by Daniele Mazza
Lyrics written by Daniele Mazza and Sara Squadrani
The Black Crystal Sword Saga written by Daniele Mazza
Logo design by Flush Design
Cover artwork by Vincent Levefre
Other artworks by Anna Chiara Stagi
Photos by Matteo Ermeti
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