The Scythe is the fourth studio album by Italian folk metal band Elvenking. It was released on 14 September 2007 through AFM Records in all European countries and 7 November in the US by Candlelight Records.
This is the first concept album by Elvenking, with lyrics centered on the death of a beautiful woman along with themes of revenge and deceit. This is also illustrated in the video to "The Divided Heart".
Track listing
Notes The digipak version also includes the video for the song "The Divided Heart"
Personnel Damnagoras – vocals Aydan – guitars Gorlan – bass Zender – drums Elyghen – violin, keyboards
Additional musicians Mike Wead – 1st solo on "The Scythe", 2nd solo on "A Riddle of Stars" Laura De Luca – female vocals on "Romance & Wrath" and "Dominhate" Jared Shackleford – narration Mauro Bortolani – piano Isabella Tuni – female voice on "Romance & Wrath" Laura De Luca, Pauline Tacey, Claudio Coassin, Aydan – backing vocals Claudio Coassin, Damna, Aydan and Jarpen – shouts Elyghen – arrangement Eleonora Steffan – violin Valentina Mosca – violin Elyghen – viola Marco Balbinot – cello
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