The Ancient Bards announced a split-single with Serenity in Murder on their facebook site!

"We are glad to announce the release of "Prelude To Awakening" a split-single album in collaboration with the band Serenity in Murder, in which our new song "Across This Life" will be featured. The single will be out on November 15th for the Japanese market, and will also be available at our web-shop."

Source : http://www.facebook.com/ancientbards