Sanctus Ignis [Bonus Track]

• Artist: Adagio
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• Release Date: July 23, 2002
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

A good many bands seem to be intent on merging classical/symphonic styles with heavy metal. Adagio does a much better job than many at it. The central reasons that their music seems more immediate is that they appear to have a genuine interest in the classical end of things, while a lot of other bands seem to just lean on it as a way to give class and finesse to their metal. The funny thing is, the genuine and appreciative nature that these guys seem to give to those inspirations add an air of class all their own to this release. One of the unusual points of the CD is an all-instrumental cover of the Led Zeppelin standard "Immigrant Song." The cut is more of a complete working than just a cover, and if you approach listening to it with an open mind, it is a very effective piece. All in all, this is a superior album in the neo-classically tinged metal genre. [A special edition of the album added two bonus tracks: the 2001 instrumental demo "Nozama" and a 1999 instrumental demo of "The Stringless Violin."] ~ Gary Hill, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Second Sight		Adagio	(6:07)
The Inner Road		Adagio	(5:46)
In Nomine...		Adagio	(5:05)
The Stringless Violin		Adagio	(7:01)
Seven Lands of Sin		Adagio	(11:42)
Order of Enlil [Instrumental]		Adagio	(4:21)
Sanctus Ignis		Adagio	(4:09)
Panem et Circences		Adagio	(5:22)
Immigrant Song [Instrumental]	Jimmy Page, Robert Plant	Adagio	(4:57)
Nozama [2001 Demo/Instrumental Version][*]		Adagio	(4:25)
The Stringless Violin [1999 Demo/Instrumental Version][*]		Adagio	(5:15)

Credits

Isabel de Amorim (Artwork), Marc Villalonga (Photography), David Readman (Vocals), Dennis Ward (Producer), Dennis Ward (Engineer), Dennis Ward (Mixing), Dirk Bruinenberg (Drums), Adagio (Main Performer)