Follow the Cipher (album)
| Follow the Cipher | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 11 May 2018 |
| Recorded | 2017 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 45:20 |
| Label | Nuclear Blast |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Sonic Perspectives | 7.5/10[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
- "Enter the Cipher" – 5:20
- "Valkyria" – 3:23
- "My Soldier" – 4:19
- "Winterfall" – 3:39
- "Titan's Call" – 3:35
- "The Rising" – 3:41
- "A Mind's Escape" – 4:09
- "Play with Fire" – 4:27
- "I Revive" – 3:15
- "Starlight" – 4:48
- "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
- ^ Geiser, James (22 April 2018). "Album Review: FOLLOW THE CIPHER - Follow The Cipher". Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "REVIEW: Follow the Cipher - Follow the Cipher". Tuonela Magazine. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ Eric Woody. "Follow The Cipher – Follow The Cipher (Album Review)". Retrieved 21 February 2026.
- ^ "Follow The Cipher Sign To Nuclear Blast Records; 'The Rising' Lyric Video Streaming". BraveWords. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ "Follow The Cipher Reveal Self-Titled Album Artwork; First Video Trailer Streaming". BraveWords. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ Cooper, Ali (9 July 2018). "New Band Of The Week: Follow The Cipher". Louder. Future plc. Retrieved 12 October 2025.