On October 13th, true avant-garde Norwegians ENSLAVED will unleash their highly anticipated studio album »E« and herald a new era of their career. The band’s 14th opus melds mesmerising prog with jarring extreme metal and epic musical landscapes; and today, the band unveils the first album trailer. Watch as vocalist, bassist and lyricist Grutle Kjellson explains the choice of the seemingly simplistic album title: https://youtu.be/1JE1nlJm-xo
True avant-garde Norwegians ENSLAVED will release their epic new studio album »E« on October 13th, 2017 and with this 14th full-length record, the virtuosi herald a new chapter in the band's history. To provide a first taster of what's to come, the band now unveils their debut music video for the 10 minute long single 'Storm Son' that melds mesmerising prog with jarring extreme metal and a folky atmosphere. The...
True avant-garde Norwegians ENSLAVED have announced the release of their epic new studio album for October 13th, 2017. This 14th full-length masterpiece sets the musical mind-twisters free from genre boundaries and offers an unprecedented mix of prog, extreme metal and shoegaze on 8 tracks with a playing time of more than an hour. Elegantly titled »E«, the album was once again written by the unholy alliance of guitarist Ivar Bjørnson...
Up to this point, the true Norwegian black avant-gardists ENSLAVED have only revealed dates for their European headline tour, starting in Germany on November 10th. It is time to announce two very special Norwegian release shows in support of their new album! Witness ENSLAVED live, performing songs from their upcoming studio release on the following dates:
Up to this point, the true Norwegian Black Avantgardists ENSLAVED have unveiled very few details about their upcoming 14th studio album, but now the time has come to announce their European headline tour, starting in Germany on November 10th. In addition, the band will also support their label mates OPETH on their tour through the United Kingdom and Ireland. Tickets will go on sale on Friday at 9:00 AM local...
It is accomplished - the Norwegian Progressive Black avantgardists ENSLAVED have finished the recording process of their 14th full-length masterpiece and in the renowned Fascination Street Studios, Jens Bogren polished this new raw diamond with his mixing and mastering skills. Just like for their predecessor »In Times«, which stormed the soundcheck rankings of the biggest European magazines, the metal veterans from Bergen still never look back and keep expanding their...
It’s been over two years since the release of critically acclaimed album »In Times«, and now Norway's progressive metal legends ENSLAVED have entered the studio again to record their 14th, yet untitled full-length release. Aiming for both wilder and yet more progressive and melodic horizons, the band who celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, never ceases to surprise and challenge their fans; they will once again step up to the...
In the maelstrom of the constantly changing music scene, it's not obvious anymore that the wheel keeps spinning - but the progressive-aggressive Norwegian legends ENSLAVED have proven that they are here to stay and have walked their own path for 25 years. And to celebrate this impressive anniversary, the band will embark on their "Spinning Wheel Ritual" tour through Europe at the end of September. The last dates have just...
After a fantastic three days of performances at By Norse in London, ENSLAVED 25 will continue around Europe to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band. The more progressive minded set, 'Spinning Wheel Ritual' will be the focus of this tour:
'Spinning Wheel Ritual' is looking firmly to the future and the most recent chapter in Enslaved's story. Their progressive nature will take centre stage, as more recent albums like...
“In Times” will be the title of the thirteenth studio album by Norwegian progressive extreme metallers ENSLAVED. Hand-painted artwork is by long-time collaborating artist and “sixth ENSLAVED member” Truls Espedal. The album will be released March 06th, 2015 via Nuclear Blast.
ENSLAVED guitarist & composerIvar Bjørnson shares the following about the band’s latest creation: “I was so deep into the songs and ideas for such a long time...
