Today, Italian power/folk metal masters ELVENKING unveil their latest single, “Gone Epoch” – a captivating anthem that highlights the band’s most dreamy and folk-inspired side. The track is the second single from their upcoming album Reader of the Runes – Luna, set for release on April 11, 2025, via Reaper Entertainment.
Watch the official music video for “Gone Epoch” here: https://youtu.be/ZHzWX_J6jNo
With its haunting atmosphere and nostalgic melodies, “Gone Epoch” takes listeners on an emotional journey into the past. The band comments:
“Gone Epoch is our next single out of the last chapter of the Reader of the Runes trilogy and shows our most folk and dreamy side. The song is about the loss of innocence and about everyone’s childhood, when the world seemed light and easy and there were no thoughts and responsibilities, but just the pureness of having fun and dreaming big. This is obviously linked closely with the story of our eight characters. You will find out how diving deep in this last chapter of the story. The music shows our love for folkloristic tunes, even if it contains some very epic and heavy moments as well. It will easily remind some older EK style and could become a great tune to be played live.”
The Grand Finale of the Reader of the Runes Saga
With Reader of the Runes – Luna, ELVENKING conclude their most ambitious project to date. The new single “Gone Epoch” follows the release of “Throes of Atonement” and “Luna”, which have already provided a glimpse into the musical and narrative depth of the album.
Listen to the previous singles:
“Throes of Atonement”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oEQFw6lKn0
“Luna”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJAGvBf94yg
With Reader of the Runes – Luna, ELVENKING not only bring their trilogy to an epic conclusion but once again prove why they have been at the forefront of the genre for over two decades.
Album Release Date: April 11, 2025 via Reaper Entertainment
Pre-order now: shop.elvenking.net
Tracklist – Reader of the Runes – Luna
- Season of the Owl
- Luna
- Gone Epoch
- Stormcarrier (feat. Mathias ‘Vreth’ Lillmåns)
- Starbath
- On These Haunted Shores
- The Ghosting
- Throes of Atonement
- The Weeping
- Readers of the Runes – Book II
Immerse yourself in the magic of ELVENKING and experience another mesmerizing glimpse into the upcoming album with “Gone Epoch”!
ELVENKING are:
Damna – Vocals
Aydan – Guitar
Headmatt – Guitar
Lethien – Violin
Jakob – Bass
Symohn – Drums
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