TWILIGHT SWORD

TWILIGHT SWORD is an ambitious multimedia project masterminded by James A. Shields and fronted by an eponymous symphonic metal band led by James and fellow guitarist/composer Jun Arie.

The band members currently include:

  • Guitar/Composition - James A. Shields

  • Guitar/Composition - Jun Arie

  • Vocals - Marcus Shauer

  • Bass - Chris Glavac

  • Drums - Neo 

This project will tell the tale of the Twilight Sword Saga, an epic sci-fi/fantasy story spread over four ages:

  • The Age of Magic

  • The Age of Unification

  • The Age of Enlightenment

  • The Age of Discovery 

Primarily told through the medium of music, the story will gradually be revealed over the course of many albums as well as through expansion into other media such as games, animations, books, and more! 


The first three albums will act as short story collections, introducing people to the universe of the Twilight Sword Saga, the first of which is currently in production.

Below are some initial demo tracks for the upcoming "Knights of the Twilight Sword & Other Stories"! 

This overture is built out of themes from the other tracks on the album, serving as a gateway into the universe of the Twilight Sword Saga. Some brief narrative elements will help to paint the picture further.

1. Overture: The Summoning

With the world of Orbis under threat from the dark forces of Atrox, Numen calls forth a host of heroes to form the Knights of the Twilight Sword, defenders of Orbis.

2. Knights of the Twilight Sword

The Companions of Alexander march on to the eastern reaches of Uniterra, on their quest to unify the world and end the 1000 year war that has plagued Orbis since the disappearance of Numen. 

3. Dream of Alexander

4. Nothing of Me: Sonata for the Edge of the World 

A great ship sets out on a voyage of discovery. Yet, unbeknownst to the crew, their journey will end in disaster as they are pulled by powerful currents towards the edge of the world and into the dark abyss. 

The people of Orbis set out into the stars in the hopes of finding Numen and freeing themselves once and for all from the darkness left by Atrox. 

5. Boldly