Ensiferum – ‘Unsung Heroes’ Vinyl

Titled ‘Unsung Heroes’ and produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, Sentenced, Apocalyptica, etc.), this is the hour-plus follow-up to 2009’s From Afar and sees the five-piece, founded in 1995, pushing their signature sound to bold new heights of drama and excess.

A cinematic experience from first note to last, ‘Unsung Heroes’ takes the listener on a journey of natural light and shade, with the 16-minute-plus’ Passion Proof Power’ showing that when it comes to the epic statement, Ensiferum is very much in the front-line, swords at the ready.

The folk elements go further down that path, and the metallic parts will rip your face off!

Once again, album art has been supplied by Kristian Wahlin, with featured special guests including members of Apokalyptischen Reiter plus legendary Finnish singer and actor Vesa-Matti Loiri.