A Tale of Darkness and Hope

by Imago Imperii

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cory_m Great album! Varied song styles throughout with clear homages to mid-90s Stratovarius, early Rhapsody, and Visions of Atlantis! Can’t wait to hear what’s next! 9/10 Favorite track: Look at the Stars.

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1.	Memories From Hell (Intro) 01:54	buy track
2.	Look at the Stars 05:06	buy track
3.	Forbidden Love 03:58	buy track
4.	The Accusation 04:18	buy track
5.	The Gate 07:19	buy track
6.	Torture 1481 02:59	buy track
7.	Infernal Procession 04:41	buy track
8.	Trap or Escape 04:16	buy track
9.	Darkness and Hope 07:27	buy track
10.	Freedom Flies 05:01	buy track
11.	Last Queen MMXXI (Bonus Track) 05:56	buy track
12.	The Curse of the Dark Castle (Bonus Track) 04:52	buy track

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This is the story of Martin, a young astronomer and scientist who lived in Spain in the XVth century, during the horrible period of the inquisition.
The sleep of reason generates monsters and he, like thousand of people in late medieval and modern age, will have to face the nightmare of imprisonment, torture and the manace of being burned at the stake.
For Martin it will be a real tale of darkness with the hope of being free and the strentgh of his beliefs.

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released October 1, 2021

Mastered by SEBASTIAN "SEEB" LEVERMANN at Greenman Studios
Guitars, Bass and Drums recorded at LK Studios - Bologna
Additional Vocals recorded at Boat Studio Recording - Bologna
Vocals recording and mixing at Studio Falce e Marcello - Bologna
Photos: Pale Star Shooting by Anna Minguzzi / Milo Photography by Milo Barbieri
Artwork: Mustapha Design DZ

Guest Musicians:
Giovanni Esposito - Keyboards on "Look at the stars", "The Accusation", "Trap or Escape", "Last queen MMXXI".

M.Kourosh Babaei - Kamancheh on "Last queen MMXXI"

Cecilia Ravaglia - Additional Backing Vocals

Imago Imperii are:
Gwarner - Lead Vocals
Luke - Lead/Rhythm/Acoustic Guitars/ Orchestral Programming
Mick - Bass Guitar
Iskand - Drums
Jeyne Hope - Vocals / Backing Vocals

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Imago Imperii Bologna, Italy

Imago Imperii is an Epic-Power Metal band from Italy, born to forge their music based on stories and myths of the past.

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