Sign of the Dragonhead
Leaves' Eyes · 2018
106 min · 25 tracks · gothic metal · symphonic metal
Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a rich tapestry of gothic and symphonic metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic ebb and flow experience
- haunting vocals for deep focus
- epic soundscapes for exploration
- immersive journey through themes
- wave-like pacing for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, catchy songs
- seek constant high energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, 'Sign of the Dragonhead' marks Leaves' Eyes' sixth studio album and their first with new vocalist Elina Siirala after the departure of Liv Kristine. This transition represents a significant moment in the band's evolution as they sought to refine their sound while maintaining their signature themes of Norse mythology and history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sign of the Dragonhead 4:06
- 2 Across the Sea 3:49
- 3 Like a Mountain 4:44
- 4 Jomsborg 3:25
- 5 Völva 3:38
- 6 Riders on the Wind 3:53
- 7 Fairer Than the Sun 4:20
- 8 Shadows in the Night 3:48
- 9 Rulers of Wind and Waves 3:00
- 10 Fires in the North 4:21
- 11 Waves of Euphoria 8:03
- 12 Beowulf 4:07
- 13 Winter Nights 3:38
- 14 Fairer Than the Sun (acoustic version) 4:25
Disc 2
- 1 Sign of the Dragonhead (instrumental) 4:07
- 2 Across the Sea (instrumental) 3:50
- 3 Like a Mountain (instrumental) 4:45
- 4 Jomsborg (instrumental) 3:26
- 5 Völva (instrumental) 3:38
- 6 Riders on the Wind (instrumental) 3:54
- 7 Fairer Than the Sun (instrumental) 4:20
- 8 Shadows in the Night (instrumental) 3:48
- 9 Rulers of Wind and Waves (instrumental) 3:01
- 10 Fires in the North (instrumental) 4:22
- 11 Waves of Euphoria (instrumental) 8:02
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