What does Slania sound like?

Epic melodies intertwine with fierce instrumentation, creating a vivid tapestry of Celtic folk and metal elements. Rooted in melodic death metal and folk metal. Start with "Primordial Breath".

Is Slania a good place to start with Eluveitie?

Yes, Slania is recommended as a starting point for new Eluveitie listeners. Epic melodies intertwine with fierce instrumentation, creating a vivid tapestry of Celtic folk and metal elements. Released on February 15, 2008, Slania marked Eluveitie's second studio album and solidified their presence in the folk metal scene. Following their debut album, Spirit, which had established their sound, this record showcased a matured style that blended traditional Celtic music with melodic death metal influences.

Slania works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and atmospheric background focus.

How many songs are on Slania?

Slania has 19 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.

Slania

Eluveitie · 2008

75 min · 19 tracks · melodic death metal

Epic melodies intertwine with fierce instrumentation, creating a vivid tapestry of Celtic folk and metal elements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Inis Mona — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend haunting melodies with powerful riffs, showcasing both their lyrical storytelling and instrumental prowess.
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Primordial Breath Start here — The song features a dynamic interplay between aggressive instrumentation and ethereal vocals, illustrating the duality that defines Eluveitie's sound.
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Bloodstained Ground — With its poignant lyrics and rich instrumentation, this track reflects the album's thematic depth and highlights the band's folk roots intertwined with metal intensity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

Slania combines aggressive metal with folk elements, creating a distinctive sound that resonates within its genre.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive instrumentation, while the second half introduces more melodic and atmospheric elements.
Several tracks incorporate traditional folk instruments, such as flutes and fiddles, which blend seamlessly with the heavy guitar riffs.
The album's lyrics often draw on historical and mythological themes, enhancing the narrative quality of the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
atmospheric background focus
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Slania solidified Eluveitie's presence and gained them international recognition.
Themes: Celtic mythology· battlefield memories· ancient rituals
Career context: Released on February 15, 2008, Slania marked Eluveitie's second studio album and solidified their presence in the folk metal scene. Following their debut album, Spirit, which had established their sound, this record showcased a matured style that blended traditional Celtic music with melodic death metal influences.
Stylistic neighbors: Finntroll· Korpiklaani· Ensiferum