Leviathan

Released in 2008 as a follow-up to their debut full-length, the Leviathan EP serves as a bridge that solidified Alestorm's 'Pirate Metal' identity. While the Discogs metadata erroneously suggests a 'House' style (likely a database error), the record is a definitive Folk Metal release. It features the title track 'Leviathan,' which showcases the band's ability to write longer, more progressive nautical epics, alongside 'Wolves of the Sea,' a cover of Latvia's 2008 Eurovision entry by Pirates of the Sea. This choice of cover perfectly encapsulates the band's playful, meta-approach to their theme. The EP also includes 'Weiber und Wein,' a German-language track that nods to the band's strong European folk metal influences, and the fan-favorite anthem 'Heavy Metal Pirates.' This release is historically significant for fans as it captures the band in their early, high-energy formative years, leaning heavily into the keytar-driven sound that would become their trademark.