Ànv

Released in 2025 via Nuclear Blast, Ànv marks a significant return to the core 'Eluveitie' sound while pushing into more aggressive, punchy territory. Frontman Chrigel Glanzmann described the record as a 'punch in the face,' specifically citing a return to the high-energy dynamics of earlier fan favorites like 'Inis Mona' and 'Luxtos.' Lyrically, the album is a deep dive into ancient Gaulish themes, utilizing thousands-of-years-old words to anchor its narrative. Musically, it maintains the band's signature eight-piece lineup, ensuring a rich tapestry of authentic instrumentation including hurdy-gurdy, whistles, and mandola. The inclusion of tracks like 'The Prodigal Ones' showcases a band that has refined its formula to a razor edge, balancing Chrigel's harsh growls with Fabienne Erni's soaring clean vocals. It stands as a definitive statement of modern folk metal, bridging the gap between historical preservation and contemporary metal production.