Artist: ENSIFERUM
Album: TWO PATHS (CD US-IMPORT)

Release date: 2017
EAN/UPS: 039841554328
Media type: CD

You can't talk about the true greats of folk-inspired melodic death metal without reverent mention of Ensiferum, and with Two Paths they once more affirm their place in the pantheons of the genre. Further building upon the thrilling metallic hybrid honed across six full-lengths, Two Paths is simultaneously the Finnish quintet's most epic and far-reaching collection and their most organic, which definitely sets it apart from the pack. Due to the care and attentiveness the band invests in everything they do, they maintain an enviably high standard. It is also a record with energy to spare, practically daring the listener to resist being caught up in its infectious liveliness.

"When we made 'One Man Army' (2015), we wanted it to sound more like a live album than a traditional studio album. With 'Two Paths', we took that to the next level with analog recording, cutting down tracks and even recording songs without a click, and because of that there is a totally different kind of groove compared to most modern metal albums," states bassist/vocalist Sami Hinkka.

As is typically the case, Ensiferum will be entering into an extensive touring campaign in support of the record, their calendar already full for the next year.

LP: 180g BLACK Vinyl in gatfeold jacket + Din A1 poster.

DIGI/ CD:

01 Ajattomasta Unesta
02 For Those About To Fight For Metal
03 Way Of The Warrior
04 Two Paths
05 King Of Storms
06 Feast With Valkyries
07 Don't You Say
08 I Will Never Kneel
09 God Is Dead
10 Hail To The Victor
11 Unettomaan Aikaan
12 God Is Dead (alternative version)*
13 Don't You Say (alternative version)*



LINE-UP:

Petri Lindroos - Vocals/Guitar
Markus Toivonen - Guitar/Vocals
Sami Hinkka - Bass/Vocals
Janne Parviainen - Drums
Netta Skog - Digital Accordion/Backing vocals