Elvenking share new single ‘The Past Is Forever’

A new chapter closes – and a new path begins.

ELVENKING unveil “Rites Of Disclosure”, the ceremonial epilogue to their Reader of the Runes era. Pre-orders are now open for the EP, releasing May 22nd, 2026 via Reaper Entertainment.

The first single, “The Past Is Forever”, is out now with a stunning animated video created by students from the Bachelor of Design (Animation & Interactive Media) program at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.

“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.

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” is available on CD and in various vinyl colors. Pre-order here: shop.elvenking.net

Tracklist Digital EP:
1. Blizzards Of Anger
2. Rite Of Passage
3. The Past is Forever
4. Arrival (King Diamond cover)
5. Children of Decadence (Children of Bodom cover)
6. Man of Iron (Bathory cover)
7. Salt On The Earth (Another Man’s Poison) (Skyclad Cover)

Tracklist CD & Vinyl:
1. Blizzards Of Anger
2. Rite Of Passage
3. The Past is Forever
4. The Moon and Magic
5. Ethel
6. Arrival (King Diamond cover)
7. No prayer for the Dying (Iron Maiden cover)
8. Children of Decadence (Children of Bodom cover)
9. Man of Iron (Bathory cover)
10. Salt On The Earth (Another Man’s Poison) (Skyclad Cover)
11. Prime Evil (Venom cover)

ELVENKING are:
🎤 Damna – Vocals
🎸 Aydan – Guitar
🎸 Headmatt – Guitar
🎻 Lethien – Violin
🎸 Jakob – Bass
🥁 Symohn – Drums