ELVENKING (IT)

With “The Scythe” Italian Fantasy Metallers ELVENKING open a very interesting new chapter in their history, following a darker approach and delivering a perfect mixture between SKYCLAD, BLIND GUARDIAN and IN FLAMES. Their previous recipe for success continues but with some modern elements, and though you'll find them a little heavier and a lot darker than before, you'll still be able to see the mystical heart and the superb melody that gave birth to the original mixture of folk and power.

Some people might allure to and enjoy elements of the IN FLAMES masterpiece "Clayman", others to even more straight and catchy forward rocking monsters like "The Divided Heart" which lacks little power yet still remains in the mind long after the last chord..., but, let's not forget! These are Italians and with impressive and more well-thought ideas than ever before, this band is continuing a legacy that knows no boundaries, limitations or trends. Poetic, powerful, and centred on "Death" as the main character, combined with a real eye catching cover artwork the band from Treviso, Italy, makes their ambitions very clear..... Mature and down to earth.... "The Scythe" reigns supreme.

Since 1997, ELVENKING have been an active part of the European scene and have steadily built a rapidly growing and cult fan-base which has seen them perform with ex Skyclad / Sabbat singer Martin Walkyier in the UK at Bloodstock Festival (in 2002) and around Europe in both their home country and Budapest where a strong set at the Sziget gathering one year had people talking for months.

The band debuted on record in 2001 with the excellent "Heathenreel", but this was only the beginning. Spreading mystic tales of fantasy and imagination to a wider audience, this album was awarded "Album of the month” in many magazines and proved that their mixture of Epic Power Metal and frisky Folk was capable of instantly grabbing attention and meant more than much of what had come before. "Wyrd", the band's second album was released in 2004, followed by another showcase of their musical individuality, "The Winter Wake", unleashed in 2006. With contributions by Mike Wead (King Diamond, Candlemass, etc.) and a great mix by Nino Laurenne (Sonic Pump Studios, Finland ), now ELVENKINGs newest effort “The Scythe” is sure to satisfy lovers of real, individual Melodic Metal internationally.

For several months band's guitarist, Aydan, is a proud owner of our Mayones Setius GTM 7. The guitar was equipped with Seymour Duncan SH-6 and SH-2 pickups and to make the distinguish the instument from the standards we adorned the Rosewood fretboard with Elvenking logo at 1st fretpole.

Here are few words from Aydan about his Mayo: "My friend Sasha from Perzonal War highly suggested me to give a try to Mayones stuff and I was really blown away about the guitars quality, talking about amazing sound and great finishes. Since I wanted to give some more heaviness and deep pounding sound to Elvenking guitars I asked Mayones for a 7 strings Setius, customized with my needs, especially Seymour Duncan pick ups, which I am always faithful to. When I received the guitar I was first of all blown away by his aggressive still elegant look. I have a customized Elvenking rune symbol on first fret, which makes the guitar more unique."

"When I went through the amp all my expectations were there: the sound power is outstanding, the lower strings pound as hell, but still everything comes out clear and perfectly distinguishing. The tone is damn heavy, but still warm and really 'alive', and it is exactly what I was looking for in Elvenking music. I tried it thorough different amps and everywhere the quality never gets off the excellence level. First debut on stage has been amazing, I felt totally comfortable with the monster at hands! Now I cannot wait to bring my Mayo in studio for next album and lay down tons of heavy riffs out of it."

Few months ago Aydan decided to order another Mayones guitar. This time it was Regius 7 with Mahogany body and EMG pickups in transparent graphite matt finish.

"I received my second Mayones guitar. After having tested the quality of the products I immediately wanted to try the best of the best out of Mayones factory. I ordered a 6 string Regius. I used to play on EMG pick ups time ago but in the last 4-5 years I only used passive Seymour Duncan pick ups. For my Regius I decided to go back to EMG and also to fixed bridge. The sound of this guitar is amazing, incredibly sharp but warm at the same time. I played live in our recent tour and this is a killing weapon. Can’t wait to test in the studios when we will record our new album at the beginning of next year. Talking about finishes this time I choose a transparent graphite matt, which looks absolutely amazing, aggressive and elegant at the same time. For sure Mayones guitars are of first worldwide quality."

Visit Elvenking official website: www.elvenking.net for more information about the band