ENG VERSION: Hail warriors!! Ancient Bards officially announce a change in the line up: " due to personal problems our drummer Alessandro Carichini needs to leave our band, we are grateful for the time and the music spent together and we wish him the best!
Ladies and gentlemen please join us in welcoming our new drummer: the young and talented Federico Gatti, the new engine of Ancient Bards! more infos about Federico Gatti on his personal myspace"

ITA VERSION: Gli Ancient Bards annunciano ufficialmente un cambio all'interno del loro line up: "il nostro batterista Alessandro Carichini ha dovuto lasciare la band a causa di problemi personali, noi lo ringraziamo per la strada fatta al nostro fianco fin ora e gli facciamo i nostri migliori auguri per tutto!!
E ora veniamo alla presentazione del nostro nuovo elemento: il giovane e talentuoso Federico Gatti sarà il nuovo motore degli Ancient Bards! per maggiori infos riguardo Federico Gatti potete visitare il suo myspace."

www.myspace.com/federicogatti

The release date of "The Alliance of the Kings" is postponed to 12. March 2010
We are proud to annunce 2 new live shows:
16 April 2010 - Rock Planet (RA) Italy - The Alliance of the Kings Release party concert
08 May 2010 - Boulevard (RN) Italy - EP festival / Guardians of Metal vol.1

There's just a very thin line between art and kitsch, but there are some innovative bands operating smartly near, but never beyond it. Among those: ANCIENT BARDS, managing that balancing act with ambitious grace. Some say ANCIENT BARDS are somehow like "more sophisticated" RHAPSODY – that wouldn't do the sextet justice. ANCIENT BARDS are definitely versatile enough to deliver their musical visions without merely being copycats. Their debut album "The Alliance Of The Kings" is an impressive proof of this and will be a surprise for many.
"The Alliance Of The Kings" will make those very happy who love epic-melodic, classic arrangements, and appreciate a sound hovering between Nightwish, Rhapsody, Epica, and Delain. ANCIENT BARDS easily tackle that task with their versatile mix of Power Metal elements and old-school classic style, their songs brimming with zest and classy guitars. Among all these elements, the high and clear voice of Sara Squadrani is a wonderful match, a perfect fit for the epic keyboard parts, which are typical of the band's delivery. "Four Magic Elements" is a powerful, rhythmical song garnered with epic passages, "Only The Brave" combines traditional fast Metal with sumptuous melody lines. The beginning of "Nightfall In The Icy Forest" features a lot of classical elements à la Manowar, and is a bridge to seven minutes long "Lode Al Padre" – ANCIENT BARDS really strut their stuff on that one! "The Alliance Of The Kings" is laden with epic choirs, peppy guitar parts and ultra-catchy melodies.

Welcome each one of you great warriors to our new website! We’re proud to announce our agreement with the German label LIMB MUSIC PRODUCTS! Our debut album “The Alliance Of The Kings” will be released on February 26th 2010 in Europe, on April 6th 2010 in North America and soon also in Japan! We need you to help us find the magical Black Crystal Sword!
We’ll ride dragons through enchanted lands, climb up rocky mountains and face lots of enemies…
Are you brave enough for this? Follow us! The Black Crystal Sword Saga begins right now!

www.limb-music.com
www.forever-rock.de

Benvenuti a tutti voi, valorosi guerrieri, nel nostro nuovo sito! Siamo lieti di annunciare l’accordo discografico con l’etichetta tedesca LIMB MUSIC PRODUCTS. Il nostro debut album intitolato THE ALLIANCE OF THE KINGS uscirà il 26 febbraio 2010 in Europa, il 6 aprile in Nord America e presto anche in Giappone! Per trovare la magica spada di cristallo nero abbiamo bisogno del vostro aiuto!
Attraverseremo terre incantate, scaleremo montagne rocciose, cavalcheremo draghi, e affronteremo numerosi nemici…
Siete abbastanza coraggiosi per tutto questo? Seguiteci! La Black Crystal Sword Saga inizia!