Artist: Antonius Rex
Release: Neque Semper Arcum Tendit Rex, 1974 [Reissue 2002]
Genre: Progressive Rock
Country: Italy
Bitrate: 320kbps
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Probably the most charismatic figure of all the italian prog scene, Antonio Bartoccetti (Antonius Rex) began his career going to Milan from the Marche, forming Jacula in 1968. Not real bands but just a group of musicians working beyond the leading figures of Bartoccetti and Doris Norton (aka Fiamma Dallo Spirito).
In 1974 the name of the band change to Antonius Rex and release an album called "Neque semper arcum tendit rex". Despite a contact to release it on Vertigo, the label considered it to be too outrageous, with the black and white cover reproducing a 17th century "diabolic" letter and strong lyrics, especially in the Devil letter track. The album was planned for release on drummer Albert Goodman's Darkness label, but it never went over a promo issue. CD was reissued in 2002 by Black Widow Records.

1. Neque Semper Arcum
2. Pactus
3. In Hoc Signo Vinces
4. Non Fiat Voluntas Tua
5. Devil Letter
6. Aquila Non Capit Muscas