The Dark Element is a Swedish/Finnish symphonic metal band formed by former Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon and former Sonata Arctica guitarist Jani Liimatainen. All tracks are written by Jani Liimatainen. Backing Vocals – Anssi Stenberg, Petri Aho Bass – Jonas Kuhlberg Drums – Jani Hurula Executive Producer – Serafino Perugino Guitar, Keyboards, Programmed By, Backing Vocals – Jani Liimatainen Layout – Giulio Cataldo Layout [Cover] – Nick Greenwood (3) Liner Notes – 藤木昌生 Liner Notes [Lyrics Translation] – 国田ジンジャー* Mixed By, Mastered By – Jacob Hansen Piano – Jarkko Lahti (2) (tracks: 5, 10) Producer, Music By, Lyrics By – Jani Liimatainen Recorded By [Bass] – Jonas Kuhlberg Recorded By [Drums] – Ahti Kortelainen Recorded By [Piano] – Sami Koivisto Recorded By [Vocals] – Niclas Olsson Vocals [Growl] – Niilo Sevänen (tracks: 6) Vocals, Backing Vocals – Anette Olzon Record Company – King Record Co. Ltd Licensed From – Frontiers Records S.r.l. Recorded At – Alyson Avenue Studios Recorded At – YBC, Finland Recorded At – Tico-Tico Studio Recorded At – Biotech Audio Solutions Mixed At – Hansen Studios, Ribe Mastered At – Hansen Studios, Ribe Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Frontiers Records Copyright © – Frontiers Records