Dragonheads
by Ensiferum
- Type: EP
- Released: 15 February 2006
- Label: Spinefarm Records
- Country: Finland
- Length: 25:57
- Community rating: 3.34/5 from 1 rating
Artists on this release: Nino Laurenne, Esa Holopainen, Jari M盲enp盲盲, Meiju Enho, Kaisa Saari, Janne Parviainen, Olli-Pekka Laine, Mika Jussila, Vesa Vigman, Petri Lindroos
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Serving as the transitional debut for vocalist/guitarist Petri Lindroos, 'Dragonheads' injects the Finnish quintet's melodic death metal with triumphant folk instrumentation. The release incorporates soaring choirs and acoustic interludes, solidifying the fantasy-laden, battle-ready aesthetic that would define their later career.
Genres
Descriptors: fantasy, mythology, folklore, melodic
Tracklist
- Dragonheads (5:21)
- Warrior's Quest (4:53)
- Kalevala Melody (1:47)
- White Storm (4:56)
- Into Hiding (3:49)
- Finnish Medley (5:10)
Credits
- Ensiferum - primary artist, arranged by [all arrangements]
- Helgorth - artwork [cover art & booklet]
- Ritual Nucleart - artwork [ensiferum logo]
- Sami Hinkka - vocals [clean], bass, lyrics by
- Markus Toivonen - vocals [clean], guitar, acoustic guitar, music by
- Petri Lindroos - vocals, guitar
- Frostheim - kantele
- Traditional - music by, lyrics by
- Jari M盲enp盲盲 - lyrics by
- Nino Laurenne - engineer, mixed by
- Samuel Ruotsalainen - engineer [additional keyboards]
- Mika Jussila - mastered by
- Toni H盲rk枚nen - photography by [band photos]
- Esa Holopainen - music by
- Olli-Pekka Laine - music by