Tales of Ancient Prophecies is the debut studio album by Swedish symphonic power metal band Twilight Force, released on 4 June 2014 in Scandinavia and 6 June to worldwide audiences. It is the band's only album on Black Lodge Records; for their next studio album, Heroes of Mighty Magic, the band signed to Nuclear Blast Records. To support the album, the band embarked on a month-long European tour alongside Gloryhammer known as The Unicorn Invasion of Europe 2014. Although the album failed to chart internationally, it was a minor commercial success in the band's home country of Sweden, peaking at number 29 for 2 weeks.
Track listing
Personnel Twilight Force DanieleBlackwald – keyboards, piano, violin, cembalo, narration, backing vocals BorneBorn – bass guitar FelipeLynd – lead guitar, acoustic guitar, lute, backing vocals Christian HedgrenChrileon – lead vocals Roberto – drums, percussion
Additional musicians Joakim Brodén – vocals (1, 2, 11) Kenny Leckremo – vocals (6) Andreas Olander – rhythm guitar, backing vocals Hanna Berglund – backing vocals Barbro Beckman – backing vocals Twilight Choir – backing vocals
Production Daniele – mastering, mixing, arranging, sound design, producer Felipe – producer, mixing Christian Hedgren – additional vocal arrangements (9) Martin Hanford – cover art
Charts Chart (2014)PeakpositionSverigetopplistan29
Notes During the recording of the album, some musicians were known under different nicknames. After the album's release, several members changed their pseudonyms.
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