Sweden's Elvenking have revealed their ceremonial epilogue, the Rites of Disclosure EP, which will be released on May 22, 2026, via Reaper Entertainment.
The six-track EP combines standalone singles recorded between chapters of the trilogy, two brand new songs – “Blizzards Of Anger” and “Rite Of Passage” – as well as a selection of cover versions in honor of legendary influences such as Iron Maiden, King Diamond, Venom, Skyclad, Bathory, and Children of Bodom.
The release is intended as a reflective farewell to an era before the band embarks on a new creative focus for the future.
The EP will be released on CD and various vinyl colors.
Pre-orders are now available.
The first single, “The Past Is Forever”, is out now along with an animated video created by students in the Bachelor of Design program at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.
Rites Of Disclosure builds narrative bridges within the saga while providing the final musical conclusion after almost a decade.
Musically, the EP captures the entire spectrum of Elvenking's sound: from bright acoustic atmospheres to epic darkness, combining folk-inspired melodies with classic heavy metal power.
The selected cover versions pay tribute to their significant influences – reinterpreted with Elvenking’s unmistakable signature.
Rather than a classic album, Rites Of Disclosure is intended as a reflective farewell to an era.
Elvenking have also announced their involvement in Sweden's HammerFall Freedom World Crusade North America Tour for September/October 2026 alongside Evergrey and Everygrey supporting the tour dates listed below.
September 11 – Atlanta, GA – ProgPower Fest 12 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones (no Evergrey) 13 – Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater 15 – Manhattan, NY – Skyport Marina 16 – Worcester, MA – Palladium 18 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall 19 – Ottawa, ON – Overflow Brewing 20 – Montreal, QC – Petit Campus 22 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace 23 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge 24 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs 25 – Saint Charles, IL – Arcada Theater 26 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater 27 – Green Bay, WI – Epic Event Center 29 – Denver, CO – Federal Theater, October 1 – Pomona, CA – Glass House 2 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go 3 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – Coach House 6 – Portland, OR – Dante’s 7 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater 8 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon"