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Sacile, Italy (October 1997 – present)
Elvenking is a folk metal band formed in Sacile, Italy in October 1997 by guitarists Aydan and Jarpen. In March 1998, singer Damnagoras joined the band, but it wasn’t until the following September that the group found a definite stability with the arrival of Zender on the drums.
Right from the beginning, Elvenking set themselves the objective of finding a formula which can combine power metal, folk music and extreme sounds in a unique mixture. The one and only demo To Oak Woods Bestowed that was recorded in 2000 led the band to sign directly a contract with German leading label AFM-Records.
Meanwhile, Elvenking enriched their sound with the entry of new bass player Gorlan. He first appeared in the band as a session player, but soon he joined Elvenking permanently as a member at all events.
The first official album Heathenreel was released on July 23rd 2001 and received flattering reviews all over the metal world, becoming “album of the month” in many magazines and webzines.
Due to various reasons, singer Damnagoras was forced to leave the band in August 2002. With the new singer Kleid and the addition of the violin/keyboard player Elyghen, Elvenking records Wyrd, which was officially released on April 19th 2004.
A difficult period that followed the release of the second album led to a drastic line-up change that saw the return of the former vocalist Damnagoras and the split with Kleid and guitarist Jarpen.
On the live activity side, the band has always carried on hitting the stages around Europe, also playing at festivals such as Sziget (Hungary), Bloodstock (UK), Agglutination (Italy), Tradate Iron Fest (Italy), D:O:A (Germany) and several other venues.
Right from the beginning, Elvenking set themselves the objective of finding a formula which can combine power metal, folk music and extreme sounds in a unique mixture. The one and only demo To Oak Woods Bestowed that was recorded in 2000 led the band to sign directly a contract with German leading label AFM-Records.
Meanwhile, Elvenking enriched their sound with the entry of new bass player Gorlan. He first appeared in the band as a session player, but soon he joined Elvenking permanently as a member at all events.
The first official album Heathenreel was released on July 23rd 2001 and received flattering reviews all over the metal world, becoming “album of the month” in many magazines and webzines.
Due to various reasons, singer Damnagoras was forced to leave the band in August 2002. With the new singer Kleid and the addition of the violin/keyboard player Elyghen, Elvenking records Wyrd, which was officially released on April 19th 2004.
A difficult period that followed the release of the second album led to a drastic line-up change that saw the return of the former vocalist Damnagoras and the split with Kleid and guitarist Jarpen.
On the live activity side, the band has always carried on hitting the stages around Europe, also playing at festivals such as Sziget (Hungary), Bloodstock (UK), Agglutination (Italy), Tradate Iron Fest (Italy), D:O:A (Germany) and several other venues.
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cashmerestylz wrote:
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sinistercharlo wrote:
Question: Is White Willow the best Elvenking song ever? Answer: Fuck yes
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yasukmibolls wrote:
They won’t be getting an add to my library that’s for sure. Because of the no blacks rule i imposed
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xEyesOnFirex wrote:
live so damn great :)
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ravagingmasses wrote:
I'm interested to hear their interpretation of heavier music, though I really would prefer them return to pure folk metal. Still, I enjoy all their albums and more mainstream/ heaviness will not bother me much as long as they keep that specific EK melodic sound
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FabioMocoto wrote:
Still heavier? Man, I don't like the sound of it...
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ravagingmasses wrote:
Elvenking starts recording a new album next month!! hopefully it will be back to the olden days! Aydan says: "But for all of those who is asking me how it is going to sound, I would say it will be surely heavier, still very melodic and a bit back to the roots with a lot of good old folklore in it."
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SechimB wrote:
COME TO POLAND! [2]
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LadyBazzie wrote:
+1)))
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LoveFunnyMan wrote:
COME TO POLAND!
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Jesuisa wrote:
Red Silent TIdes with more plays than Wyrd? How can that be possible? :S
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Aggrotek wrote:
Seasonspeech is best.
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ravagingmasses wrote:
Elvenking is a gem in music <3
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Demooni wrote:
goffaar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cycXuYzmzNg
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goffaar wrote:
sticking my dick in the mashed potato and feeding it to the elvenking fans. LOL
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daanish11 wrote:
the scythe <3
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goffaar wrote:
@Demooni pagans are pure alright. pure faggots, with their pentagrams and their spells who the fuck would actually believe in all that shit.
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Demooni wrote:
Pagan Purity!
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goffaar wrote:
not really into bands with pagan themes like this, if they changed their lyrics they'd be good
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orcslayr23 wrote:
Favorite band! Damna's voice gets better with every album. There are very few songs I don't like by them, I really hope they will tour the US soon! Elvenking fans feel free to add me!
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RED SILENT TIDES live party + New videoclip
22 Nov 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/elvenking
Alright guys, the time has come. This Saturday ELVENKING
will present the new album “Red Silent Tides” live at Deposito
Giordani in Pordenone (ITALY) with a great show full of
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RED SILENT TIDES live party + New videoclip
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mannermouse, Sven2418 and Morrdred added Elvenking to their libraries. yesterday evening
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FIlipe_Torres tagged Elvenking with melodic metal and folk metal. yesterday afternoon
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