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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 joins the band and only in the following September the group finds 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 enriches 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 effects.
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 is 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 enriches 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 effects.
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 is 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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The Winter Wake
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The Scythe
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Heathenreel
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Wyrd
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DiegoBFMV wrote:
Elvenking <3
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Chmielowa94 wrote:
yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! So awesome <3
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cosmoretro wrote:
whoa, intense energy
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TwistedMya wrote:
band ever <3
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Antialles wrote:
Just took note that they're amazing! xD
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MetalAlex wrote:
Best band ever <3
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BergoDrake wrote:
Best folk band ever <3
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isuxatlife18 wrote:
they need a new ALBUM
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TheWinterWake wrote:
Old Elvenking u.u
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Ooved wrote:
My most scrobbled band! =D
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SirLawrenceMcR wrote:
Their music is wanderful! One of the best Power Metal Italian bands!
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ThWormOuroboros wrote:
About as meh as meh is....
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Pandoritasu wrote:
Amo esta banda... es lo mejor de lo mejor!!!!!
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MetalAlex wrote:
"I wanna know where Kleid is." http://www.elvenking.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1259
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jlcorrea1 wrote:
LOL. I tought you were referring to a new "Japanese/Korean exclusive bonus track." called "Won't be happening"
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Raptorg wrote:
I wanna know where Kleid is.
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Demooni wrote:
Was referring to illistas' post. The track is unlikely to climb up to the top tracks as it's sort of rare.
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jlcorrea1 wrote:
@Demooni what are you talking about???
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Demooni wrote:
Won't be happening. Japanese/Korean exclusive bonus track.
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illistas wrote:
get petalstorm in that list :o
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Soundtrack, Arcene (Bergamo), Milan, Italy
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Elvenking
XO, Москва, Moscow, Russian Federation
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| 7 attendees
News
Prezzo ridotto e CONCORSO al Witches of Halloween!!!
23 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/elvenking
Comunichiamo una novita' riguardante il Witches of Halloween Metal Fest (con Elvenking, Raintime, Scarecrown) che fara' felici tutti i potenziali spettatori della manifestazione. …
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