ARDOURS, a new alternative gothic metal band featuring lead vocalist Mariangela Demurtas (Tristania) and multi-instrumentalist/producer Kris Laurent. Ardours is the result of a longstanding friendship between the duo arising from their involvement in the metal scene in Sardinia, Italy. Although Mariangela had moved to Norway in 2006 to join Tristania, they remained in close contact with a mutual appreciation of each other’s musical talent. They eventually decided to join forces and