Elvenking Concludes Epic 'Readers of the Runes' Trilogy with Luna & Making It in a Spotify World

Metal music has been undergoing many changes since the dawn of Spotify and the age of streaming. With more focus on the release of the single and staying relevant to an algorithm, the importance of the album has suffered. This also comes at a time when artists making money from their music is becoming more sparce, and the incentive to make music that pleases an algorithm seems to grow.So how is metal music going to grow and thrive in a time like this? Clearly there is one way, and that is to focus on the art that is the music. Quality music is what brings us back to the artists we love, not because they make a trendy sound. This band here, absolutley embodies that on this record.Ayden from the Italian fantasy metal band Elvenking is on the podcast today. Their new album and conclusion of the Readers of the Runes trilogy, Luna, drops on April 11th. On this episode, join us as we dive deep into:The concept of metal music and its artistic integrity being compromised due to more artists focus on making money and to please the streaming algorithms, and if this is going to stall metal's resurgence.An understanding what musicians and artists go through on tour in 2025, and why seeing every band on a tour bill is paramount now more than ever.Reader of the Runes' backstory before the release of the final installment, Luna, and making a trilogy album in a Spotify and single-centered world.A look at the song Starbath and how Elvenking mindfully integrates folk music into their style of metal.This one is the episode you were not expecting, but the one that you most needed to check out and listen to. More like this to come, so hit the subscribe button.Find Elvenking Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elvenking.officialTwitter: https://x.com/EK_officialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elvenking.official/YouTube: https://youtu.be/vJAGvBf94yg?si=9_IrP3XRLHeyXzqpWebsite: https://www.elvenking.netMerch: https://merchbooth.net/elvenking/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09b5OcuIELTdD7FfzQzcdB?si=Pe6GEAPrQNyUBVvRCM9vmAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/elvenking/80081895Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems!Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build!https://darkfusionsystems.comFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Welcome: (0:00)Aydan from Elvenking, Happy to Be Here: (1:36)Why Bands Don't See a City on Tour too Often: (4:11)Going to a Show? Make an Effort to See Every Band: (9:09)Is Metal Compromising the Music for Money & Financial Gain?: (17:35)Summarizing the Story of Readers of the Runes: (27:24)Making a Trilogy Album in a Spotify World: (31:50)Starbath, and Elvenking's Intense Care Integrating Folk with Metal: (40:00)What Else is on Tap after Album Release?: (49:55)Kevin's Final Thought; Increase Your Attention Span and Enjoy Album in Full: (54:50)