On April 11, Italian pagan/folk metal masters, Elvenking, will release their new full-length, Reader Of The Runes - Luna, via Reaper Entertainment. The album marks the spectacular conclusion to the Reader Of The Runes trilogy, immersing listeners in a magical universe filled with mystery, hope, and darkness. With today’s announcement, Elvenking also reveals the record’s stunning cover art and track =listing.
“We are incredibly proud of how this trilogy comes to an epic conclusion,” explains guitarist Aydan. “Luna combines the medieval aura of Divination with the dark threat of Rapture. In this final chapter, everything is revealed — the identity of the Rune Reader and the connections between all the characters.”
Lead vocalist Damna adds, “It’s been a long journey, starting back in 2018, and now we bring the story to its peak. The music in Luna is mysterious, melancholic, but also incredibly epic. We’re proud to have created a work that offers fans the conclusion they deserve.”
With Reader Of The Runes - Luna, Elvenking once again proves their mastery in storytelling and creating musical worlds that transport the listener to another dimension. The first single from the album, "Throes Of Atonement," was released last week. Damna describes the song as “flaming and uplifting — a perfect introduction to the final stage of our epic saga.”
Watch the official visualizer for the track below.
Reader Of The Runes - Luna pre-orders will begin on January 8 at the new Elvenking band shop, here.
Reader Of The Runes - Luna tracklisting:
"Season Of The Owl"
"Luna"
"Gone Epoch"
"Stormcarrier"
"Starbath"
"On These Haunted Shores"
"The Ghosting"
"Throes Of Atonement"
"The Weeping"
"Reader Of The Runes - Book II"
"Throes Of Atonement" visualizer:
2025 will bring Elvenking to stages across Europe when they join forces with Alestorm, Ensiferum, Týr, and Heidevolk to resurrect the legendary Paganfest trek. See all confirmed dates below.
Dates:
January
8 - Hamburg, Germany - Grosse Freiheit
9 - Groningen, Netherlands - Oosterpoort
10 - Stuttgart, Germany - Filharmonie
11 - Oberhausen, Germany - Turbinenhalle * extended show with special guests
12 - Berlin, Germany - Huxley's Neue Welt
13 - Roskilde, Denmark - Congress Centre
14 - Bremen, Germany - Aladin Music Hall
16 - Birmingham, United Kingdom - O2 Academy
17 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - O2 Academy
18 - Manchester, United Kingdom - O2 Victoria Warehouse
19 - London, United Kingdom - O2 Academy Brixton
20 - Brussels, Belgium - Ancienne Belgique
21 - Wiesbaden, Germany - Schlachthof
22 - Paris, France - Zenith
23 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7 Konzertfabrik
24 - Geiselwind, Germany - Eventzentrum * extended show with special guests
25 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
26 - Liege, Belgium - OM
28 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
29 - Lyon, France - Transbordeur
30 - Lausanne, Switzerland - Salle Metropole
31 - Meisenthal, France - Halle Verrière
February
1 - Leipzig, Germany - Felsenkeller
2 - Tilburg, Netherlands - 013 Poppodium
3 - Hannover, Germany - Capitol
5 - Krakow, Poland - Studio
6 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
7 - Zlin, Czechia - Hala Datart
8 - Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra *extended show with special guests
9 - Zagreb, Croatia - Tvornica
Elvenking lineup:
Damna - vocals
Aydan - guitar
Headmatt - guitar
Jakob - bass
Lethien - violin
Symohn - drums
(Photo - Cunene)
