The project, originated in the mind of Daniele Mazza, started to materialize in 2006 after Daniele met with bass player Martino Garattoni. The first stable line up was completed in 2007, with Sara Squadrani as singer, Alessandro Carichini as drummer, and Claudio Pietronik and Fabio Balducci as guitarists.
In September 2010, Alessandro left the band, to be replaced by a new drummer Federico Gatti. The latest line-up change occurred in the end of 2013 after recording the third album A New Dawn Ending, when Balducci left the band for personal reasons. Permanent replacement for Fabio has not been announced yet, but for live shows in 2014 the band has been joined by Simone Bertozzi as a guest second guitarist.
Albums
The style and concept of their 2010 debut album, The Alliance of the Kings, has been seen as inspired by fellow Italian band Rhapsody of Fire. The album is the first part of The Black Crystal Sword Saga with each song making up a single "episode"
The Italian and German editions of Metal Hammer commented on the "sophisticated songwriting" in this release. The latter magazine also found similarities to Anette Olzon in singer Sara Squadrani's voice.
The band's second album, Soulless Child, was released in 2011. It continues The Black Crystal Sword Saga introduced in the previous album. The reviewers of Metal Hammer Germany and Rock Hard agreed that the album had a tendency towards kitsch. While Metal Hammer found several positive remarks about individual tracks, Rock Hard criticised a lack of original hooks.
In April 2014, a third album, A New Dawn Ending, was released. This concluded the first part of The Black Crystal Sword Saga, making that section a complete trilogy.
Ancient Bards announced their fourth album in June 2018 entitled Origine - The Black Crystal Sword Saga Part 2. It is the beginning the second part of The Black Crystal Sword Saga and was released on 25 January 2019. They also announced on their Facebook page that touring guitarist Simone Bartozzi had been made a permanent band member after touring with them since 2014.
Through My Veins
Ancient Bards Lyrics
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The battle wages on as cruel as it can be
swords slashing on the shields make sparks that fill the air
no holds barred here I nearly lost my ring
my friends are on the ground it's time for me to hit
[Sendor]
My arms get stronger and stronger
I feel the power of this sword
through my veins
A god is growing inside me
it feeds my every cell
I feel the power of this sword
through my veins
[The Group]
Oh how he blows us away!
Oh how he makes us fall!
We can't last for long
we are on our knees!
What a perfect chance for us to be
the glorious kings the world needs
Let's fight him back
fight him 'til death!
[Sendor]
Come on, show me what you've got!
[Alron]
King Rahed has lost his senses, Shena takes her turn
she thinks that killing Sendor will mend her broken heart
My rod's powerless, I don't know what to do
I hope that he won't hurt the woman he once loved
[Sendor]
My arms get stronger and stronger
with every breath I take
I feel the power of this sword
through my veins
A god is growing inside me
it feeds my every cell
I feel the power of this sword
through my veins
[The Group]
Oh how he blows us away!
Oh how he makes us fall!
We can't last for long
we are on our knees!
What a perfect chance for us to be
the glorious kings the world needs
Let's fight him back
fight him 'til death!
[Sendor]
Come on, show me what you've got!
[Storyteller]
Sendor screaming out like a demon
strikes them showing no mercy
full of hatred and endless fury
he's turned into a monster
scattered fragments of glass
bodies lying on the stairs
[Shena]
The battle wages on as cruel as it can be
swords slashing on the shields make sparks that fill the air
no holds barred here I nearly lost my ring
my friends are on the ground it's time for me to hit
[Sendor]
My arms get stronger and stronger
with every breath I take
I feel the power of this sword
through my veins
A god is growing inside me
it feeds my every cell
I feel the power of this sword
through my veins
[The Group]
Oh how he blows us away!
Oh how he makes us fall!
We can't last for long
we are on our knees!
What a perfect chance for us to be
the glorious kings the world needs
Let's fight him back
fight him 'til death!
[Sendor]
Come on, show me what you've got!
[Storyteller]
Sendor screaming out like a demon
strikes them showing no mercy
full of hatred and endless fury
he's turned into a monster
The lyrics of Ancient Bards's song Through My Veins describe the chaotic battle between Sendor and his friends. The swords clash and fill the air with sparks, with no holds barred. Amidst the chaos, Sendor feels the power of the sword coursing through his veins and giving him strength. He feels like a god is growing inside him and feeding every cell in his body, turning him into a monster full of endless fury and hatred. Shena takes her turn to strike, hoping that killing Sendor will mend her broken heart. However, Sendor shows no mercy and strikes them, leaving scattered fragments of glass and bodies lying on the stairs.
The song portrays the themes of power, fury, and betrayal. Sendor's transformation into a monster highlights the power of the sword that he wields and demonstrates his fury towards those who oppose him. The betrayal comes from Shena, who hopes to kill Sendor to mend her broken heart. The brotherhood bond between Sendor and his friends crumbles in the midst of the battle and leaves a trail of devastation. The song ends on a note of desperation, with Sendor's friends fighting back against him, knowing that it's a fight until death.
Line by Line Meaning
The battle wages on as cruel as it can be
The fight is brutal and unrelenting
swords slashing on the shields make sparks that fill the air
The clashing of metal creates a dazzling display
no holds barred here I nearly lost my ring
The combatants are fighting without rules and Shena almost lost a personal item in the chaos
my friends are on the ground it's time for me to hit
Shena's companions are defeated and it's her turn to fight
My arms get stronger and stronger
Sendor is gaining strength with each passing moment
with every breath I take
His increased power is fueled by his breathing
I feel the power of this sword
The weapon in his hand is a source of strength for him
through my veins
This power is coursing through his body
A god is growing inside me
Sendor feels like a deity is taking over his body
it feeds my every cell
This god-like presence is energizing every part of him
Oh how he blows us away!
The opposition is awestruck by Sendor's power
Oh how he makes us fall!
The enemy is being defeated by him
We can't last for long
The opposing forces are struggling to put up a fight
we are on our knees!
They are being defeated and are at a disadvantage
What a perfect chance for us to be
the glorious kings the world needs
The opportunity to become powerful rulers presents itself
Let's fight him back
fight him 'til death!
The enemy is determined to fight to the end
Come on, show me what you've got!
Sendor challenges his opponents to do their best
King Rahed has lost his senses, Shena takes her turn
she thinks that killing Sendor will mend her broken heart
My rod's powerless, I don't know what to do
I hope that he won't hurt the woman he once loved
The story behind the battle, with Shena seeking revenge against Sendor for breaking her heart and Alron feeling powerless to help
Sendor screaming out like a demon
strikes them showing no mercy
full of hatred and endless fury
he's turned into a monster
scattered fragments of glass
bodies lying on the stairs
The gruesome and terrifying transformation of Sendor into a fearsome warrior as he defeats his enemies
Contributed by Lauren H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@henrik1220
Jesus, im just find this band today, and i cant stop listening to their songs! (Neither my neighbours)
@Sparooski
today here and same
@Trappd
Same here I love these guys ,😂
@JohnG228
Man, how is the group not more popular, the lead singer has a great voice.
@hagenlucht3970
+JohnG228 A good question! Look Amberian Dawn, it's the same ...... not NW, not popular, crazy
@danyeo
+JohnG228 Because at least here in the USA most people like bullshit like watch me nay nay, or whatever other piece of shit auto-tuned crap is spoon fed to all the retards here.
@hagenlucht3970
The best bands you find in the second line. But it's good, so they are not trade marks like Nightwish. It is an adventure to find them, but I'm sure, the fans will do it.
@archenemy8548
I completely agree with you. The singer and band are great.
@ApocaIypse666
she has the best voice by far imo
@JohnnyDJenkins
She is gorgeous and what a voice!