Vinland Saga cover

Vinland Saga

Leaves' Eyes · 2005

45 min · 12 tracks · gothic metal · symphonic metal

Ethereal melodies intertwine with powerful metal riffs, evoking ancient sagas through symphonic elegance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow for focused listening
  • ethereal melodies with powerful riffs
  • immersive storytelling through music
  • evocative themes of ancient sagas

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Vinland Saga' was released in 2005, Leaves' Eyes was still establishing their identity, being their debut full-length album after forming in 2003. The band sought to blend gothic and symphonic metal elements while exploring Norse mythology and history, which would define their future work.
Stylistic neighbors
Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Vinland Saga 3:12
  • 2 Farewell Proud Men 4:04
  • 3 Elegy 5:07
  • 4 Solemn Sea 3:45
  • 5 Leaves' Eyes 3:59
  • 6 The Thorn 4:05
  • 7 Misseri (Turn Green Meadows Into Grey) 3:50
  • 8 Amhrán (Song Of The Winds) 2:48
  • 9 New Found Land 3:28
  • 10 Mourning Tree 4:03
  • 11 Twilight Sun 3:22
  • 12 Ankomst 3:55

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