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Elvenking
12+ albums
folk metalPower metalFolk Power Metalmelodic metalmetal
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Elvenking is an Italian power metal and folk metal band from Sacile. The band has released one demo and twelve full-length studio albums. Elvenking was formed in late October 1997 by two guitarist friends, Aydan and Jarpen, who shared an interest in heavy metal music and folklore. They were soon joined by Sargon on bass. In March 1998, Damnagoras joined as lead vocalist, followed by drummer Zender in September of the same year. The group aimed to combine power metal with folk music influences. After gaining live experience, Elvenking recorded a promotional demo titled "To Oak Woods Bestowed" in 2000. Damnagoras performed both vocals and bass on the recording and in subsequent concerts after Sargon had left the band. The demo attracted label interest, leading to a contract with German record label AFM Records. Shortly afterwards, Gorlan, previously a session musician and a friend of Aydan and Jarpen, became the permanent bassist. The band recorded its debut studio album "Heathenreel" at New Sin Audio Design with Luigi Stefanini and had it mixed at Fredman Studios by Fredrik Nordström. The cover artwork was created by Travis Smith, while the logo was designed by J. P. Fournier, who has also worked with Avantasia and Immortal. The album was released in July 2001. Elvenking subsequently toured across Europe and appeared at festivals alongside acts such as Blind Guardian, Gamma Ray, Edguy, and Virgin Steele. In August 2002, Damnagoras temporarily left the band due to health iss
