After the good news about the forthcoming third studio album, no-one surely expected this: guitarist Fabio Balducci, with the band since 2007, just left Ancient Bards due to personal reasons. Simone Mularoni (DGM, Empyrios) will take his place in future studio albums.

Here is the official statement by the band: "Hello everybody, we are sorry to announce that Fabio has decided to leave Ancient Bards, due to personal reasons. We are grateful for all the good memories, music and time he donated us, we respect his choice and wish him all the best in life and with his other project Synful Ira, hoping to share the stage again soon. Fabio recorded all the rhythm guitars of our upcoming album, his place will be taken by a guest in our future live shows while Simone Mularoni (DGM, Empyrios) will take care of the recordings in future studio albums."

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Ancient Bards