Released 20 years ago
The Winter Wake
Elvenking · 2006
67 min · 12 tracks · power metal · folk metal
A vibrant fusion of medieval folk melodies and powerful metal instrumentation creates an immersive, epic soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive epic soundscapes
- vibrant medieval melodies
- adventurous storytelling themes
- cathartic full-volume release
- dynamic pacing with surprises
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward structures
- avoid lengthy immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 17, 2006, 'The Winter Wake' is Elvenking's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Heathenreel' from 2004. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity in the folk metal scene, expanding their sound while maintaining their signature blend of fantasy themes and melodic hooks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Korpiklaani· Finntroll· Blind Guardian
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Trows Kind 5:57
- 2 Swallowtail 4:26
- 3 The Winter Wake 4:19
- 4 The Wanderer 4:53
- 5 March of Fools 5:45
- 6 On the Morning Dew 3:29
- 7 Devil’s Carriage 4:03
- 8 Rats Are Following 4:37
- 9 Rouse Your Dream 4:48
- 10 Neverending Nights 6:58
- 11 Disillusion’s Reel 4:54
- 12 Petalstorm 12:47
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