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Elvenking (band)

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Elvenking
OriginSacile, Italy
Genres
Years active1997–present
LabelsAFM
MembersAydan
Damnagoras
Headmatt
Lethien
Jakob
Symohn
Websitewww.elvenking.net
Singer Damnagoras at Rockharz 2019
Guitarist Rafahel at Rockharz 2019
Guitarist Aydan at Rockharz 2019
Bassist Jakob at Rockharz 2019
Violinist Lethien at Rockharz 2019
Drummer Symohn at Rockharz 2019

Elvenking is a heavy metal band from Sacile, Italy. They have released one demo and eleven full-length studio albums. Elvenking's music draws inspiration from different genres such as metal, folk, hard rock, pop, prog, and classical music.

Biography

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First six albums (2001–2010)

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On 4 February 2005, founding guitarist Jarpen left Elvenking. Aydan commented:[5]

"Jarpen didn't feel comfortable playing Elvenking's music anymore having lost passion in this kind of stuff. It was a long time he was talking with us about and when Damna was back in, knowing the direction we wanted to go, he told us his willing to leave. We have tried to convince him to give it a try, but it did not work out.

It's a really sad thing because Jarpen was one of the founding members and we have created all this from the beginning together, but on the other hand being friends before musicians we know that this is what Jarpen wanted and we totally respect his decision.

We will miss you, friend!"

Reader of the Runes Trilogy (2019–present)

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On 30 August 2019, the band published their tenth studio album titled Reader of the Runes – Divination, intended to kick off a new trilogy of concept albums. A follow-up album, Reader of the Runes – Rapture, saw release on 28 April 2023. The third installment of the trilogy, Reader of the Runes – Luna, will be released on 11 April 2025.[6][7]

Influences

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Elvenking has declared itself to be a band highly influenced by folk music and dances from all over the world. Amongst the most influential bands on Elvenking's style is Skyclad.

Guitarist Aydan was quoted in an interview in 2001 as stating, "Well, our influences come from all the metal scene and obviously from a lot of folk music and dances from all over the world. For what about the metal part, from power to thrash or death metal, we listen all! To name you a few bands Skyclad, Blind Guardian, In Flames, Soilwork, Helloween, Mercyful Fate/King Diamond, Annihilator, Cradle Of Filth, Dark Tranquillity..."[8]

Lineup

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Current members

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  • Federico "Aydan" Baston – guitars (1997–present)
  • Davide "Damnagoras" Moras – vocals (1997–2002, 2004–present)
  • Fabio "Lethien" Polo – violin (2009–present)
  • Alessandro "Jakob" Jacobi – bass (2012–present)
  • Simone "Symohn" Morettin – drums (2011–2017, 2022–present)
  • Mattia "Headmatt" Carli – guitars (2022–present)

Former members

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  • Massimo "Kleid" Bottiglieri – vocals (2002–2004)
  • Jarpen – guitars, unclean vocals (1997–2005)
  • Luca Luison – guitars (2005–2007)
  • Raffaello "Rafahel" Indri – guitars (2007–2022)
  • Sargon – bass (1997–1999)
  • Gorlan – bass (2000–2011)
  • Zender – drums (1997–2011)
  • Marco "Lancs" Lanciotti – drums (2017–2022)
  • Elyghen – violin (2002–2010)

Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

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Singles/music videos

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  • The Divided Heart – 2007
  • The Cabal – 2010
  • Your Heroes Are Dead – 2011
  • Poor Little Baroness (Lyric Video) – 2012
  • The Loser – 2012
  • Elvenlegions – 2014
  • The Solitare (Lyric Video) – 2015
  • Draugen's Maelstrom (Lyric Video) – 2017
  • Invoking the Woodland Spirit – 2017
  • The One We Shall Follow – 2018
  • Under the Sign of a Black Star – 2019
  • Silverseal – 2019
  • Divination – 2019
  • No Prayer for the Dying – 2020 – cover of the Iron Maiden song of the same name, recorded during the sessions of Reading the Runes – Divination[9]
  • Rapture – 2022
  • The Hanging Tree – 2023
  • Bride of Night – 2023
  • Ethel – 2024
  • Throes Of Atonement – 2024

References

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  1. ^ a b "ELVENKING Unveil Music Video For 'The One We Shall Follow' Track". Metal Forces. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  2. ^ a b Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Red Silent Tides – Elvenking | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  3. ^ a b Henderson, Alex. "The Winter's Wake – Elvenking | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  4. ^ a b Monger, James Christopher. "Elvenking | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  5. ^ "Guitarist Jarpen Leaves Elvenking". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 21 February 2005. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  6. ^ https://knaclive.com/article.asp?ArticleID=52048
  7. ^ https://www.metal-rules.com/2024/12/05/elvenking-italian-pagan-folk-metal-collective-to-release-reader-of-the-runes-luna-on-april-11th-2025-via-reaper-entertainment/
  8. ^ http://www.truemetal.org/metal-heart/elvenking-interview.htm
  9. ^ "NO PRAYER FOR THE DYING — ELVENKING Official Site". 2 April 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
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