Follow the Cipher (album)

Follow the Cipher
Studio album by
Released11 May 2018
Recorded2017
Genre
Length45:20
LabelNuclear Blast
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Sonic Perspectives7.5/10[3]

Follow the Cipher is the self-titled debut studio album by Swedish symphonic power metal band Follow the Cipher, released on 11 May 2018 via Nuclear Blast Records. A lyric video was released for the song "The Rising".[4] The cover artwork was unveiled on 15 February 2018.[5] The album includes a cover of "Carolus Rex", a song guitarist Ken Kängström co-wrote with Sabaton.[6]

Track listing

  1. "Enter the Cipher" – 5:20
  2. "Valkyria" – 3:23
  3. "My Soldier" – 4:19
  4. "Winterfall" – 3:39
  5. "Titan's Call" – 3:35
  6. "The Rising" – 3:41
  7. "A Mind's Escape" – 4:09
  8. "Play with Fire" – 4:27
  9. "I Revive" – 3:15
  10. "Starlight" – 4:48
  11. "Carolus Rex" (Sabaton cover) – 4:44

Personnel

  • Linda Toni Grahn – lead vocals
  • Viktor Carlsson – guitars, co-lead vocals
  • Ken Kängström – guitars
  • Jonas Asplind – bass
  • Karl Löfgren – drums

References

  1. ^ Geiser, James (22 April 2018). "Album Review: FOLLOW THE CIPHER - Follow The Cipher". Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  2. ^ "REVIEW: Follow the Cipher - Follow the Cipher". Tuonela Magazine. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  3. ^ Eric Woody. "Follow The Cipher – Follow The Cipher (Album Review)". Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Follow The Cipher Sign To Nuclear Blast Records; 'The Rising' Lyric Video Streaming". BraveWords. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  5. ^ "Follow The Cipher Reveal Self-Titled Album Artwork; First Video Trailer Streaming". BraveWords. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
  6. ^ Cooper, Ali (9 July 2018). "New Band Of The Week: Follow The Cipher". Louder. Future plc. Retrieved 12 October 2025.