Tag Archives: Elvenking

Metal Insider’s Zenae Zukowski’s Top 25 Albums of 2023

Posted by on December 25, 2023

  Whether we are still witnessing the aftermath of the pandemic or entering a time when more doors are open for artists to release albums, 2023 has seen a significant number of releases. And may I say, they are really good ones too. From the major players to artists embarking on a fresh start with […]

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Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Elvenking

Posted by on November 30, 2023

  We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of nonstop metal shows. From big pool […]

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Alestorm announce new EP and 2024 tour dates

Posted by on November 19, 2023

  Alestorm are set to hit the road in 2024 for their Tour Of The Dead Marauder North American trek starting on March 19, 2024, with support from Elvenking and Glyph. To accompany the trek, the pirate metal outfit will also release a new EP, Voyage of the Dead Marauder, on March 22, 2024, via […]

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Metal By Numbers: War Against Charts – 6/8/2023

Posted by on June 8, 2023

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. We’re back! The best way to return is with Metal By Numbers! Here are the notable debuts and sales from April 21st through May 26th.    May 26, 2023 Releases:   Notable Debuts: […]

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New & Noteworthy: Reader of the releases – 04/28/2023

Posted by on April 28, 2023

  New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. 2023 is flying by with April coming to a close! With the new Elvenking album to the live Cradle of Filth record, there’s so much new music to be explored. Which releases are […]

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Unleashing metal fury on the high seas: 70000tons of Metal 2023: Recap from Insomnium, Destruction, Vreid, and more!

Posted by on March 10, 2023

    Imagine setting sail on a four-day cruise, surrounded by 3000 fellow metalheads and 60 bands, all sharing the same passion for heavy music. This is 70000tons of Metal, an epic journey that was sadly cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many wondering if this one-of-a-kind experience would ever return. And it […]

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Elvenking share “The Hanging Tree” lyric video

Posted by on January 23, 2023

  Pagan/melodic death metal outfit Elvenking are gearing up for their new album, Reader of the Runes – Rapture, out April 28th via AFM records. The group has shared a lyric video for their latest single, “The Hanging Tree.”   The band comments: “The Hanging Tree is a song that sets a violent darker tone […]

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70000tons of Metal add Elvenking & more to 2023 lineup; removes Vektor

Posted by on January 4, 2023

  Shortly after adding Vektor to the round 11 2023 70000tons of Metal lineup, it didn’t take long for the organizers to remove the group due to previous controversial allegations. However, the event has since added Elvenking and Batushka. With twenty-six days to go and only thirty-five out of sixty bands announced, there’s still ways […]

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Metal albums to look forward to in 2023

Posted by on December 30, 2022

    As we say goodbye to 2022, we welcome 2023 with open arms. There is so much to look forward to in the new year, especially when it comes to album releases. From the highly anticipated 11th studio effort of Big 4 band Metallica to Dope’s comeback to reinventions of bands like In Flames […]

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Elvenking share “Rapture” video; new album arriving in April

Posted by on December 10, 2022

    Elvenking have announced the sequel to their 2019 record, Reader of the Runes – Divination! The story will continue on April 28, 2023 with Reader of The Runes – Rapture, via AFM Records. To celebrate the announcement, these dark metallers have shared a video for the song “Rapture.” The record was written between […]

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