Artist: ELVENKING
Album: READER OF THE RUNES - RAPTURE RED VINYL (2LP)

Release date: 28.04.2023
EAN/UPS: 884860440219
Media type: LP

- Eleventh studio album by Italian folk/power metal institution ELVENKING
- "Reader Of The Runes - xxx" is the second part of an extensive story concept that will span three albums
- First class mix by Dan Swanö (Katatonia, Marduk, Opeth)
- Mastering by Tony Lindgren (Amorphis, Dragonforce, Eluveitie, Opeth)
- Coverartwork by xxx
- ELVENKING are one of the leading formations in the scene; their independent sound is highly appreciated by fans worldwide
- Available as: Digipak, Ltd. gtf. 2-vinyl (xxx.) and Ltd. boxset (ltd. on 500 pcs, contains: Digipak, 6 runestones in velvet pouch, xxx, autograph card, certificate of authenticity).

After three years of waiting now follows the second part of the Reader Of The Runes trilogy and at the same time eleventh album of the Italian folk power metal legends ELVENKING! With "Reader Of The Runes - Divination" this mystical journey was started in 2019, which finds another fabulous climax on "Reader Of The Runes - Rapture". For twenty years, the band has already proven that they well deserved their cult status in the scene and not only through outstanding live shows can expand their fan base more and more. With "Reader Of The Runes - Rapture" ELVENKING show that they are not treading water and continue to develop their sound without losing their trademark. Another strong foundation in a usual flawless discography. Over 70 million streams on Spotify alone don't lie. This band is still growing and will rise above with "Reader Of The Runes - Rapture".

Side A
1. Rapture
2. The Hanging Tree
3. Bride Of Night

Side B
4. Herdchant
5. The Cursed Cavalier
6. To The North

Side C
7. Covenant
8. Red Mist
9. Incantations

Side D
10. An Autumn Reverie
11. The Repentant