Full name: Ricardo Amorim
Year of birth: 1973
Birthplace: Not publicly disclosed
Instrument: Lead guitar
Alias: Morning Blade
Joined Moonspell: 1995
Other projects: Daemonarch, Paranormal Waltz

Born in Portugal in 1973, Ricardo Amorim joined Moonspell in 1995, making his recording debut on Irreligious. His arrival marked a defining moment in the band's history, and over the years he has become one of Moonspell's principal songwriters and an indispensable part of its creative identity.

Influenced by heavy metal, classic rock, progressive music and gothic rock, Ricardo has developed a distinctive guitar style that balances memorable melodies with powerful riffs, expressive solos and an instinctive sense of atmosphere. His playing has become one of Moonspell's defining musical signatures, contributing to every studio album from Irreligiousto Far From God.

As both guitarist and composer, Ricardo has helped shape many of the band's most celebrated works, always placing emotion, dynamics and songcraft at the centre of his approach. His contribution extends beyond performance, playing a key role in the writing and arrangement of Moonspell's music while helping guide the band's continuous artistic evolution.

Outside Moonspell, Ricardo has explored different creative avenues through projects such as Daemonarch and Paranormal Waltz, revealing other facets of his musical personality while remaining firmly connected to the dark and atmospheric aesthetics that have long inspired his work.

Ricardo is married to Mariangela Demurtas, singer of Ardours and former vocalist of Tristania, and together they have a son. Dividing his time between family life, the studio and the stage, he remains one of Moonspell's creative pillars, continuing to shape the band's sound with the same passion, dedication and musical vision that have defined his career for three decades.