Sanctus Ignis
# Sanctus Ignis

Sanctus Ignis is the debut album by French progressive/neoclassical metal band Adagio, released on 8 May 2001 in France by Nothing to Say and in Europe by Limb Music.

## Track listing

All lyrics are written by David Readman, except where noted; all music is composed by Stéphan Forté, except where noted.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Lords of Metal | 80/100 |
| Metal Rules | |
| Metal Storm | |
| Metal Temple | |
| Satan Stole My Teddybear | (favorable) |
| Sea of Tranquility | |

Sanctus Ignis was well received by critics. Gary Hill of AllMusic said "this is a superior album in the neo-classically tinged metal genre."

## Personnel

### Adagio

* David Readman – vocals
* Stéphan Forté – guitar, keyboard
* Richard Andersson – keyboard
* Franck Hermanny – bass guitar
* Dirk Bruinenberg – drums

### Production

* Dennis Ward – production, mixing, engineering
* Isabel De Amorim – artwork
* Marc Villalonga – photography
