Today marks the next chapter for Italian power/folk metal masters Elvenking : “Reader of the Runes – Luna”, the third and final part of their celebrated trilogy, The album promises to conclude the saga with epic melodies, dark mysticism, and untamed energy in an unforgettable way.
To accompany this, the single “Luna” is released today, along with a spectacular music video directed by Matteo Ermeti. Watch the video here:
“Luna” serves as the emotional centerpiece of the album and perfectly embodies Elvenking’s essence. Guitarist and songwriter Aydan describes the song as “a piece that shows Elvenking in its purest form – epic, powerful, and filled with deep emotion.”
Elvenking is currently part of the legendary Paganfest Tour and has a special treat for fans: a limited CD single featuring the tracks “Luna” and “Throes of Atonement”. This exclusive release (500 copies) is priced at €10 and includes a €10 voucher, redeemable in the new shop when purchasing the album – a gift for their loyal fans.
With “Reader of the Runes – Luna,” Elvenking not only conclude their most ambitious musical journey but also set a new benchmark in their impressive career. Frontman Damna sums it up perfectly: “This album is the culmination of all our previous work – a project we are incredibly proud of.”
Dive into the world of Elvenking and let their unique magic enchant you!
The album will be released on April 11th, 2025, via Reaper Entertainment.
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1. Season of the Owl 2. Luna 3. Gone Epoch 4. Stormcarrier (feat. Mathias ‘Vreth’ Lillmåns) 5. Starbath 6. On These Haunted Shores 7. The Ghosting 8. Throes of Atonement 9. The Weeping 10. Readers of the Runes – Book II |
The official visualizer video for the first single “Throes Of Atonement” can be watched here:
Paganfest tour 2025:
08.01.25 – Hamburg (DE), Grosse Freiheit
09.01.25 – Groningen (NL), Oosterpoort
10.01.25 – Stuttgart (DE), Filharmonie
11.01.25 – Oberhausen (DE), Turbinenhalle
12.01.25 – Berlin (DE), Huxley’s Neue Welt
13.01.25 – Roskilde (DK), Kongresszentrum
14.01.25 – Bremen (DE), Aladin Musikhalle
16.01.25 – Birmingham (GB), O2 Academy
17.01.25 – Edinburgh (GB), O2 Academy
18.01.25 – Manchester (GB), O2 Victoria Warehouse
19.01.25 – London (GB), O2 Academy Brixton
20.01.25 – Brussels (BE), Ancienne Belgique
21.01.25 – Wiesbaden (DE), Schlachthof
22.01.25 – Paris (FR), Zenith
23.01.25 – Pratteln (CH), Z7 Konzertfabrik
24.01.25 – Geiselwind (DE), Veranstaltungszentrum
25.01.25 – Munich (DE), Backstage
26.01.25 – Liège (BE), OM
28.01.25 – Milan (IT), Alcatraz
29.01.25 – Lyon (FR), Transbordeur
30.01.25 – Lausanne (CH), Salle Metropole
31.01.25 – Meisenthal (FR), Halle Verrière
01.02.25 – Leipzig (DE), Felsenkeller
02.02.25 – Tilburg (NL), 013 Poppodium
03.02.25 – Hannover (DE), Capitol
05.02.25 – Krakow (PL), Studio
06.02.25 – Warsaw (PL), Progresja
07.02.25 – Zlín (CZ), Hala Datart
08.02.25 – Budapest (HU), Barba Negra
09.02.25 – Zagreb (HR), Tvornica
