Italian power/folk metal band, Elvenking, are due to release their new EP, Rites Of Disclosure, on May 22nd, 2026 via the Reaper Entertainment record label.  Conceived as a companion to their Reader of the Runes era, and closing act to the trilogy, the release is a special collection, bridging past and present, while pointing toward the future. The first single, “The Past Is Forever,” is coming March 6th. Keep reading below for more.

Pre-save “The Past Is Forever” here: https://lnk.to/ThePastIsForever

Rites Of Disclosure gathers standalone singles recorded between the trilogy chapters, two brand-new compositions – “Blizzards of Anger” and “Rite of Passage” – and a selection of cover versions honoring the artists that shaped Elvenking’s musical DNA. The physical edition includes 4 additional tracks previously released digitally – now available together on one exclusive physical release.

Thematically, the release remains deeply connected to the Reader of the Runes universe, providing narrative bridges within the saga while delivering its final musical closure after nearly a decade. Musically, the EP captures the full spectrum of Elvenking’s sound: from bright acoustic atmospheres to epic darkness, blending folk-inspired melodies with classic heavy metal power. The selected covers pay tribute to legendary influences such as Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Venom, Skcylad, Bathory and Children of Bodom – reinterpreted with Elvenking’s unmistakable identity.

Rather than a conventional album, Rites Of Disclosure stands as a reflective farewell to an era – a final gathering of musical fragments, influences and storytelling threads before the band moves forward with renewed creative focus.

Rites Of Disclosure digital EP tracklisting:
01 Blizzards Of Anger
02 Rite Of Passage
03 The Past is Forever
04 Arrival (King Diamond cover)
05 Children of Decadence (Children of Bodom cover)
06 Man of Iron (Bathory cover)
07 Salt On The Earth (Another Man’s Poison) (Skyclad Cover)

CD & Vinyl tracklisting:
01 Blizzards Of Anger
02 Rite Of Passage
03 The Past is Forever
04 The Moon and Magic
05 Ethel
06 Arrival (King Diamond cover)
07 No prayer for the Dying (Iron Maiden cover)
08 Children of Decadence (Children of Bodom cover)
09 Man of Iron (Bathory cover)
10 Salt On The Earth (Another Man’s Poison) (Skyclad Cover)
11 Prime Evil (Venom cover)

ICYM:
Gone Epoch” here: https://youtu.be/ZHzWX_J6jNo
Throes of Atonement”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oEQFw6lKn0
“Luna”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJAGvBf94yg
“The Ghosting” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w6tOMg_jHo

Elvenking are:
Damna – Vocals
Aydan – Guitar
Headmatt – Guitar
Lethien – Violin
Jakob – Bass
Symohn – Drums

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