ANCIENT BARDS – Artifex
Release Dates:
Europe: 25. April 2025
North America: 23. May 2025
Japan: 23. April 2025
With 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 colourful, powerful, lively, monumental celebration of orchestral epic metal. Grandiose melodic arcs, excellent arrangements and the technically top-class instrumentation are crowned 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).
Limb Music is releasing this masterpiece of symphonic epic metal in a high-quality, limited edition 2CD digipak, also including an instrumental version + sticker, 2-sided poster, liner notes and Artifex story in the extended booklet.
For fans of Ayreon, Threshold, Rhapsody, Nightwish, Epica or Shadow Gallery.
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New Ancient Bards album „Artifex“ finally out!
The new ANCIENT BARDS album „Artifex“ is finally out now everywhere on Limited 2CD Digipak (incl. instrumental version + sticker, 2-sided poster, liner notes and Artifex story in the extended booklet), Jewelcase CD and Digital Streaming! Congratulations to this Masterpiece!
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ROXXCALIBUR new single & video out!
ROXXCALIBUR unleash single & video for the track “Wheels” today”! 🤘
German Metal band ROXXCALIBUR unleash a new single & video for the song “Wheels” today! This song, a cover from the band TREDEGAR originally recorded in 1982, is taken from the group’s upcoming album “NWOBHM From The Vaults” which will be released on May 9th, 2025!
Guitarist Holger comments: “‘Wheels’ is the second fast song on the album. It’s a really strong, fast-paced number. However, this guitar run, which occurs at the beginning and in the middle, is a bit tricky to play. Or rather, Kalli had to invest a bit of time to figure it out. There is no sheet music or tablature for such songs, so he had to make a lot of guesses here. At least that’s how I interpret his reaction when I asked him about it during the recordings…haha. None of us would have thought up the riff in the verse like that either. But it’s definitely a great number with a strong hookline!”
Drummer Neudi adds: “TREDEGAR have always been known outside of NWOBHM circles, as Budgie’s guitarist Tony Bourge played a leading role in the band. But Russ North, who sadly passed away recently and is better known for Cloven Hoof, also has a name in the scene. Guitarist Andy Wood was also later in Cloven Hoof and is now the lead singer in Rhabstallion. ‘Wheels’ is a rather harder and faster song for TREDEGAR and gave us the chance to put another lively track on our fourth album.”
Cover artwork by Rodney Matthews
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MEMORIES OF OLD second album
🔥⚔️ NEVER STOP BELIEVING ⚔️🔥
MEMORIES OF OLD are very proud to reveal their second album, ‚Never Stop Believing‘, to be released this Autumn!
1. The Turn of a Page (Intro)
2. Never Stop Believing
3. Guardians of the Kingdom
4. Fly Away Together
5. Memories Of Old
6. After the Storm
7. Fire in the Night
8. Life Begins Again
9. End of the Tunnel
10. Rebirth: An Epilogue
11. Journey to the Stars
More details coming very soon! 🤘
Artwork by Yuri Chuchmay
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Ancient Bards „Unending“ video released!
We are proud to present UNENDING, the new Ancient Bards single and music video, directed by Matteo Ermeti Director – Filmmaker.
The video marks the return of Eirene (Letizia Penthesilea Fabbri), who, in the midst of battle, is forced to face the most formidable opponent of all: herself (Sonia Fabbri).
„This song holds a special place in our hearts, and we dedicate it to Marshall Mutch. May he, wherever he is, continue to embrace music, just as he always did.“ (Daniele Mazza)
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New Ancient Bards single „Unending“ out now!
UNENDING from the upcoming Ancient Bards album ARTIFEX is out now everywhere.
Listen here!
An intense and powerful ballad, filled with raw emotion, soaring choirs, and a crescendo of pure epicness.
„This song holds a special place in our hearts, and we dedicate it to Marshall Mutch. May he, wherever he is, continue to embrace music, just as he always did.“ (Daniele)
🔥 Ancient Bards – new single & video🔥
New single & video „Unending“ coming on Friday, March 28!
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From the upcoming album „ARTIFEX“ (April 25, 2025)!
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ROXXCALIBUR – official video out now!
ROXXCALIBUR „Fight For Your Freedom“ Official Lyric Video out now! Original song by ENERGY, 1983. It’s the first single from the upcoming album „NWOBHM From The Vaults“ (May 9, 2025)!
Cover artwork by Rodney Matthews.
May 9th, 2025 (Europe)
June 6th, 2025 (USA/CA)
April 23, 2025 (Japan)
April 25, 2025 (Europe)
May 23, 2025 (USA/CA)
