Elvenking update

PyroMan · **Posted:** Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:13 pm

After a quick visit to their website I found this.

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After the worldwide success of previous album "The winter wake", we are proud to announce all the details about ELVENKING new album.
The album title is "THE SCYTHE" and it will be released on September 14th through AFM records in all European countruies.
Here are our licensee partners over the world so far:

USA: Candlelight
Canada: PHD
Russia: CD Maximum
Japan: tba
South-America: Laser Records
More news about release dates in these countries to follow.

As previously announced lyrically it is a theme-album about Death and all the songs are releated to the topic.
Here is the complete tracklist for the European edition:

1- The scythe
2- Lost hill of memories
3- Infection
4- Poison tears
5- A riddle of stars
6- Romance & Wrath
7- The divided heart
8- Horns Ablaze (digipack limited edition bonus track)
9- Totentanz
10- Death and the suffering
11- Dominhate

The digipack version should include also the video for the song "The Divided Heart". More news on other editions and bonus tracks included to be announced soon.

It should be interesting to hear Elvenking do a theme album about Death. I expect the folk tunes to reflect that so I hope they can pull it off.

Antonakis · **Posted:** Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:54 pm

I know nothing about their music but dude does that cover totally rule! One of the bestest covers I've seen in a long time. It'd be cool to find a big version and either have it as PC wallpaper or print it. :dio:

Ness · **Posted:** Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:43 am

I just shit my pants. This will top all other releases this year, plus it comes out arounf my birthday! Awesome cover too. Thanks for the update.

witteijsbeer · **Posted:** Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:12 am

Great cover, this should be a interesting release.

The Silent Man · **Posted:** Tue Jun 12, 2007 12:26 pm

Fucking sweet. It feels like The Winter Wake was just released a few months ago too. Cant wait to hear this.

And yeah, best cover Ive seen in a long time.

scud · **Joined:** Mon Nov 01, 2004 10:34 am **Posts:** 636

Can't wait such an awesome band if it's as good as their last I'll be more than happy.

Fingon · **Joined:** Sun Mar 20, 2005 3:11 pm **Posts:** 3207

holy shit! * 'paints' the ceiling white *

Jon · **Posted:** Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:41 pm

oh wow
it's going to be interesting!

i can't wait!

Ness · **Posted:** Sun Sep 02, 2007 2:53 am

Ok, so I'm waiting for my ride for the night and I just noticed my Elvenking download is finished (I'm buying this for all tha haters in da house). Anyway, I have to say that this is Elvenking par material. I have to give it a better listen (especially when I'm sobor), but from what I've heard this is damn awesome!

Ness · **Posted:** Tue Sep 04, 2007 2:16 am

Elvenking update... album of the year.

I'm exagerating, but it is damn good. It's heavier and more progressive than anything they have done.

PyroMan · **Posted:** Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:24 am

Sry I didn't post before but i'm still undecided. At first this album was a chore to listen to, I didn't like it at all. It's been slowly growing on me with each listen since then. At first I was only hearing some weird progressive parts mixed in the songs that just didn't belong there and Damnagoras' bad vocals on several songs. I'm surprised at myself how my opinion changed drastically, that's why i said it was a difficult listen. The album started from 50 and now is in the high 70's, so I guess the score will increase in the following weeks.

Ness · **Posted:** Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:43 pm

PyroMan wrote:

Sry I didn't post before but i'm still undecided. At first this album was a chore to listen to, I didn't like it at all. It's been slowly growing on me with each listen since then. At first I was only hearing some weird progressive parts mixed in the songs that just didn't belong there and Damnagoras' bad vocals on several songs. I'm surprised at myself how my opinion changed drastically, that's why i said it was a difficult listen. The album started from 50 and now is in the high 70's, so I guess the score will increase in the following weeks.

I just wish I didn't see that stupid video. Now that image is burned into my head. So lame.

Xinen · **Joined:** Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:50 am **Posts:** 409

The new cd kicks ass.I love the concept and execution.Also I love the more prominent use of electronics.For some reason The Winter Wake didn't floor me like Wyrd,but this one makes me a happy camper.Great cover art! :dio:

Radagast · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:18 pm

Ummm...sellout?

*ducks*

Ness · **Posted:** Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:46 am

Radagast wrote:

Ummm...sellout?

*ducks*

I actually kind of agree. :sad:

Radagast · **Posted:** Sat Sep 22, 2007 11:56 am

Yup, I'll be less forgiving than you (review on 28/09/07). Too many "urghs" "whoa-oh's" and "chugga-chuggas" for my liking.

FlickoftheSwitch · **Posted:** Fri Oct 05, 2007 4:28 pm

I don't have my hands on this CD yet, but my oh my, the range of reviews for it popping up are incredibly diverse. I'm reading everything from, "It's pure mallcore/nu-metal garbage" to "it's one of their best ever."

Those that have heard it - any thoughts/details? I thought the Winter Wake rocked very very hard. Was hoping for a continuation of that....

Ness · **Posted:** Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:22 am

FlickoftheSwitch wrote:

I don't have my hands on this CD yet, but my oh my, the range of reviews for it popping up are incredibly diverse. I'm reading everything from, "It's pure mallcore/nu-metal garbage" to "it's one of their best ever."

Those that have heard it - any thoughts/details? I thought the Winter Wake rocked very very hard. Was hoping for a continuation of that....

Winter Wake was my favorite of last year and no this is nothing like that album. This is much proggier and yes has some signs of crybaby I hate myself stuff in there. But there are stlill some really good songs. If you're a fan of Elvenking get it, I still love it. I think I'll give it a final rating of 79/100. I will say, I hope they do not continue in this direction though.

Cara · **Posted:** Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:38 pm

I'm a little hesitant to get this album.
But i think i'll download just for the heck of it.

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