"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. The Black Crystal Sword Saga… BEGINS!!!
01. Prelude 1:55
02. The Birth Of Evil 5:21
03. Four Magic Elements 4:59
04. Only The Brave 6:15
05. Frozen Mind 7:24
06. Nightfall In Icy Forest 1:17
07. Lode Al Padre 6:27
08. Daltor The Dragonhunter 8:43
09. Farewell My Hero 6:52
10. Faithful To Destiny 8:45