Elvenking is an italian power/folk metal band born in 1997. the two guitarists Aydan and Jarpen are at the origin of the Elvenking's Birth. The line-up changed alot during the first year until Damnagoras (vocals) and Zender (drums) come in the band. and more later was the turn of the bassist player Gorlan to join Elvenking.

Damnagoras had to leave the band for short times (2002 - 2004) 'cuz of Health problems. he has been replaced by Kleid.

Elvenking's Lyrics are about Fantasy, Folklore (Early), Death, Hate (Later).

Members are: Damna (vocals), Aydan (guitar), Rafahel (guitar), Jakob (bass), Lethien (violin), Zender (drums)

Past members:
Jarpen left the band in february 2005.
Gorlan left the band in may 2012.


Discography:

To Oak Woods Bestowed Demo, 2000
Heathenreel Full-length, 2001
Wyrd Full-length, 2004
The Winter Wake Full-length, 2006
The Scythe Full-length, 2007
From Blood to Stone Single, 2008
Two Tragedy Poets, 2008
Red silent tides, Full-length, 2010






I would highly reccomand the CD Heathenreel which is a masterpiece to the one discovering them. but the scythe is real opposite...

I can't stand them :/
I think the vocals are annoying after a short time and the music itself has nothing special...
But well, I only listened to The Winter Wake, if Heathenreel is better, maybe I'll give them another try.

you didnt listened to their best then..but yeah try Heathenreel! its a lovely CD comparing to the others..their 1st albums are the best...then its less good thern really nothign amazing...

This could turn in something quite interesting!! :
(sorry for the huge pictures I kept the original from their website)

Spoiler:

Quote:

ELVENKING acoustic album's cover and details revealed Posted on: 09/08/08 ELVENKING - Two Tragedy Poets (...and a Caravan of Weird Figures) is the name of the new acoustic album! It will be released in digipack and jewel case editions and will be preceded by an online single! The release date it's gonna be November 14th for Europe while the dates for the other countries will be announced soon. Here is the cover and the details of the various editions: Album Tracklist: The caravan of weird figures Another awful Hobs tale From blood to stone Ask a silly question She lives at dawn The Winter Wake (acoustic version) Heaven is a place on earth My own spider's web Not my final song The blackest of my hearts The wanderer (acoustic version) - digipack bonus track Miss Conception My Little Moon Skywards 2008 - Japan bonus track Online single tracklist: From blood to stone The perpetual knot (acoustic version) - exclusive non-album track The Winter Wake (acoustic version)

That new album looks good, I guess they got scared by all the negative responses at their latest..

http://www.myspace.com/elvenking
There is a sample of the upcoming acoustic album!
Doesn't sound that much acoustic from some of the songs in the sample, but still sounds fairly nice!

i use to have Wyrd before i smashed in it my temper :p

amazing album though, i wouldnt mind getting The Scythe

The new album ( ore more their experiment ;) ) is pretty great. I love the two acoustic versions of 'Wanderer' and 'The Winter Wake'.

And the rest is amazing, too. I like it very much^^

To be honest, I adored Elvenking until their third album came out. I do not know what happened with Damnagoras, but he destroyed the millieu that the band established earlier. I own the first two CDs, yes, even with Kleid at the microphone.

They are making a new album. Some studio reports can be found on their myspace.

meh, too...hipster and generic

One new song can be heard on Metal hammer, its called "The Cabal".

actually, same here...

Elvenking was indeed an amazing band. They had a sound that was totally unique, fun, energetic. It is a shame that they changed styles for whatever purpose. If only they would re-release Heathenreel remastered with bonus material! How great would that be?