On April 11th, 2025, Italian pagan/folk metal masters Elvenking will release their new studio album, “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 and had its exclusive radio premiere on Rock Antenne. Damna describes the song as “flaming and uplifting — a perfect introduction to the final stage of our epic saga”.
Watch the official visualizer for “Throes of Atonement” below.
“Reader of the Runes – Luna” preorders will begin on January 8th at the new Elvenking band shop here.
Tracklist:
1. Season of the Owl
2. Luna
3. Gone Epoch
4. Stormcarrier
5. Starbath
6. On These Haunted Shores
7. The Ghosting
8. Throes of Atonement
9. The Weeping
10. Reader of the Runes – Book II
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.
European Tour Dates 2025:
1/08/2025 Grosse Freiheit – Hamburg, DE
1/09/2025 Oosterpoort – Groningen, NL
1/10/2025 Filharmonie – Stuttgart, DE
1/11/2025 Turbinenhalle – Oberhausen, DE
1/12/2025 Huxley’s – Berlin, DE
1/13/2025 Congress Centre – Roskilde, DK
1/14/2025 Aladin – Bremen, DE
1/16/2025 O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK
1/17/2025 O2 Academy – Edinburgh, UK
1/18/2025 O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, UK
1/19/2025 O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK
1/20/2025 Ancienne Belgique – Brussels, BE
1/21/2025 Schlachthof – Wiesbaden, DE
1/22/2025 Zenith – Paris, FR
1/23/2025 Z7 Konzertfabrik – Pratteln, CH
1/24/2025 Eventzentrum – Geiselwind, DE
1/25/2025 Backstage – Munich, DE
1/26/2025 OM – Liege, BE
1/28/2025 Alcatraz – Milan, IT
1/29/2025 Transbordeur – Lyon, FR
1/30/2025 Salle Metropole – Lausanne, CH
1/31/2025 Halle Verrière – Meisenthal, FR
2/01/2025 Felsenkeller – Leipzig, DE
2/02/2025 013 Poppodium – Tilburg, NL
2/03/2025 Capitol – Hannover, DE
2/05/2025 Studio – Krakow, PL
2/06/2025 Progresja – Warsaw, PL
2/07/2025 Hala Datart – Zlín, CZ
2/08/2025 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU
2/09/2025 Tvornica – Zagreb, HR
Line-up:
Damna – Vocals
Aydan – Guitar
Headmatt – Guitar
Jakob – Bass
Lethien – Violin
Symohn – Drums
Weblinks:
www.elvenking.net
www.facebook.com/elvenking.official
