Italian folk metal veterans ELVENKING have released their new album ‚Rites Of Disclosure‘ through Reaper Entertainment. Serving as a ceremonial epilogue to the ‚Reader of the Runes‘ trilogy, the collection unites standalone singles, two new tracks, and a series of carefully chosen cover versions.ELVENKING have officially released ‚Rites Of Disclosure‘ via Reaper Entertainment, marking the ceremonial close of the band’s ambitious ‚Reader of the Runes‘ era. Rather than a conventional studio album, the release functions as a comprehensive gathering of musical fragments, standalone singles recorded between the chapters of the trilogy, and two brand-new compositions: ‚Blizzards of Anger‘ and ‚Rite of Passage‘.
The collection also features a thoughtfully assembled suite of cover versions, paying tribute to the artists who have shaped ELVENKING’s musical identity over the decades. Legendary acts including IRON MAIDEN, KING DIAMOND, VENOM, SKYCLAD, BATHORY, and CHILDREN OF BODOM are all represented, each reimagined through the unmistakable lens of ELVENKING’s folk-infused heavy metal sound.
Musically, ‚Rites Of Disclosure‘ traverses the full spectrum of the ELVENKING universe, from delicate acoustic passages to sweeping epic darkness, underpinned by folk-inspired melodies and classic heavy metal power. Rooted deep in the ‚Reader of the Runes‘ narrative, the release closes a storytelling cycle nearly a decade in the making, while simultaneously opening the door to a new creative chapter for the band.
The album is available now on CD and across multiple vinyl colour variants. The physical edition features an expanded tracklist compared to the digital EP release. Orders can be placed directly via shop.elvenking.net.
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