{"product_id":"ancient-bards-artifex-2cd-digipak","title":"Ancient Bards - Artifex - 2CD DIGIPAK","description":"\u003cp\u003eA colourful, powerful, lively, monumental celebration of orchestral Epic Metal !!! For Fans of Rhapsody, Nightwish, Epica, Ayreon, Threshold, Shadow Gallery. 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLTD Edition incl. an instrumental  album version, sticker, 2-page poster, extended 24-page booklet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53357756678487,"sku":"P-164793-","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Ancient-Bards-Artifex-2CD-DIGIPAK-164793-1-1742894683.jpg?v=1778270673","url":"https:\/\/shop.season-of-mist.com\/products\/ancient-bards-artifex-2cd-digipak","provider":"Season of Mist - International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}