10th album from 2019 by this veteran Italian band and the first chapter of the ambitious "Reader of the Runes" conceptual trilogy. Following the success of "Secrets of the Magick Grimoire", ELVENKING further developed its trademark blend of Power Metal and Folk Metal, creating an expansive fantasy storyline that would continue across multiple releases.
"Reader of the Runes - Divination" combines epic choruses, folk melodies, prominent violin arrangements and a powerful production that enhances the album's narrative character. Darker and more sophisticated than some of its predecessors, it finds the band at a creative peak, balancing the energy of Power Metal with the atmosphere and grandeur of its pagan-inspired world.
Recommended for fans of: ENSIFERUM, TURISAS, SKYCLAD, WIND ROSE.
