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The Pagan Manifesto

Elvenking · 2014

78 min · 16 tracks · power metal · folk metal

Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with melodic power metal, celebrating nature and mythology through grand instrumentation.

The Pagan Manifesto is an album by Elvenking, released in 2014. Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with melodic power metal, celebrating nature and mythology through grand instrumentation. 'The Pagan Manifesto' received positive reviews for its ambitious storytelling and musical complexity, marking a high point in Elvenking's discography. The album's themes of nature and mythology resonated with fans, contributing to the rising popularity of folk metal in the 2010s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Pagan Manifesto sound like?

Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with melodic power metal, celebrating nature and mythology through grand instrumentation. Rooted in power metal and folk metal.

What makes The Pagan Manifesto by Elvenking notable?

'The Pagan Manifesto' received positive reviews for its ambitious storytelling and musical complexity, marking a high point in Elvenking's discography. The album's themes of nature and mythology resonated with fans, contributing to the rising popularity of folk metal in the 2010s. Released on January 1, 2014, 'The Pagan Manifesto' is Elvenking's sixth studio album, following their 2012 release 'Reading Between the Lines'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their signature blend of folk and power metal, gaining recognition in the European metal scene.

How many songs are on The Pagan Manifesto?

The Pagan Manifesto has 16 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·78:40

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Manifesto 1:32
  • 2 King of the Elves Standout 12:56
  • 3 Elvenlegions 3:53
  • 4 The Druid Ritual of Oak Standout 4:04
  • 5 Moonbeam Stone Circle 5:35
  • 6 The Solitaire 4:37
  • 7 Towards the Shores 4:09
  • 8 Pagan Revolution Standout 3:39
  • 9 Grandier’s Funeral Pyre 4:35
  • 10 Twilight of Magic 5:38
  • 11 Black Roses for the Wicked One 4:48
  • 12 Witches Gather 8:43
  • 13 Amethyst 2:17
  • 14 Cyfarwydd 3:13
  • 15 Kanjhar 4:23
  • 16 Rouse Your Dream (Little Black Dress version) 4:32

Release Date

January 1, 2014

Genre

folk metal, power metal

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Artist Origin

Italy

Runtime

78 min 40 sec