Elvenking (band)

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Elvenking
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Elvenking in 2015
Background information
Origin Sacile, Italy
Genres
Years active1997–present
Labels AFM
MembersAydan
Damnagoras
Headmatt
Lethien
Jakob
Symohn
Website www.elvenking.net

Elvenking is an Italian folk metal band from Sacile. They have released one demo and twelve full-length studio albums.

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Musical style and influences

Elvenking has declared itself to be a band highly influenced by folk music and dances from all over the world, drawing inspiration from different genres such as metal, folk, hard rock, pop, prog, and classical music. The vocal style is usually clean singing, though harsh vocals were provided by former guitarist Jarpen who left the band in 2005. [5]

Guitarist Aydan was quoted in an interview in 2001 as stating, "Well, our influences come from all the metal scene and obviously from a lot of folk music and dances from all over the world. For what about the metal part, from power to thrash or death metal, we listen all! To name you a few bands Skyclad, Blind Guardian, In Flames, Soilwork, Helloween, Mercyful Fate/King Diamond, Annihilator, Cradle Of Filth, Dark Tranquillity..." [6]

Lineup

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Current lineup, from left to right: singer Damnagoras, guitarists Rafahel and Aydan, bassist Jakob, violinist Lethien, and drummer Symohn

Current members

Former members

Timeline

Elvenking (band)

Discography

Studio albums

Singles/music videos

References

  1. 1 2 "ELVENKING Unveil Music Video For 'The One We Shall Follow' Track". Metal Forces . 6 September 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  2. 1 2 Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Red Silent Tides – Elvenking | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic . Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  3. 1 2 Henderson, Alex. "The Winter's Wake – Elvenking | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic . Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  4. 1 2 Monger, James Christopher. "Elvenking | Biography & History". AllMusic . Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  5. "Guitarist Jarpen Leaves Elvenking". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 21 February 2005. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  6. "Elvenking".
  7. "NO PRAYER FOR THE DYING — ELVENKING Official Site". 2 April 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2024.