Myths of Fate
| Myths of Fate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 26 March 2024 | |||
| Studio | Mastersound, Stuttgart, Germany | |||
| Genre | Symphonic metal | |||
| Length | 49:46 | |||
| Label | AFM | |||
| Producer | Alexander Krull | |||
| Leaves' Eyes chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Myths of Fate | ||||
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Angry Metal Guy | 2.5/5[6] |
| Distorted Sound | 5/10[7] |
Myths of Fate is the ninth studio album by German symphonic metal band Leaves' Eyes. It was released on 26 March 2024 by AFM Records.[8] It is the last album to feature guitarist Micki Richter.[9] The band promoted the album with a European tour in March and April 2024, supported by NorthTale, Metalite, and Catalyst Crime.[10]
Singles/music videos were released for several tracks including "Forged by Fire",[11][12] "In Eternity",[13] and "Hammer of the Gods".[14] The band has also released orchestral versions of "Sail with the Dead"[15] and "Forged by Fire".[16]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Forged by Fire" | 4:43 |
| 2. | "Realm of Dark Waves" | 4:58 |
| 3. | "Who Wants to Live Forever" | 4:25 |
| 4. | "Hammer of the Gods" | 4:34 |
| 5. | "In Eternity" | 3:39 |
| 6. | "Fear the Serpent" | 4:30 |
| 7. | "Goddess of the Night" | 4:19 |
| 8. | "Sons of Triglav" | 4:55 |
| 9. | "Elder Spirit" | 3:49 |
| 10. | "Einherjar" | 5:12 |
| 11. | "Sail with the Dead" | 4:42 |
| Total length: | 49:46 | |
Personnel
Leaves' Eyes
- Joris Nijenhuis – drums, choir vocals
- Luc Gebhardt – guitar, bass
- Micki Richter – guitar, choir vocals
- Alexander Krull – growled vocals, keyboards, samples, programming
- Elina Siirala – clean vocals
Additional musicians
- Ivan Ferenc – choir vocals
- Uwe Fichtner – choir vocals
- Thomas Roth – nyckelharpa on track 5
- Lea-Sophie Fischer – fiddle on track 5
- Igor Górewicz – additional vocals on track 5
- Marcin Slezmir – additional vocals on track 5
Production
- Stefan Heilemann – artwork, cover concept, band photography
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[17] | 17 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[18] | 66 |
References
- ^ "Leaves' Eyes: The Video for New Single "Forged By Fire"". Metalitalia.com. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "LEAVES' EYES: Listen to the new single "Realm of Dark Waves"". Metalitalia.com. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "LEAVES' EYES: the video for "Who Wants To Live Forever"". Metalitalia.com. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Leaves' Eyes: The Video for New Single "In Eternity"". Metalitalia.com. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Leaves' Eyes: The Video for the New Song "Hammer of the Gods"". Metalitalia.com. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Leaves' Eyes – Myths of Fate Review". Angry Metal Guy. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ Wilson, Scott (21 March 2024). "ALBUM REVIEW: Myths Of Fate – Leaves' Eyes". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Leaves' Eyes: Details on New Album "Myths of Fate"". Metalitalia.com. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES: Guitarist Micki Richter Out". Metalitalia.com. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "NORTHTALE to support Leaves' Eyes in the UK in 2024 + release new live video". Metal Planet Music. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "LEAVES' EYES release new single 'Forged By Fire', announce new album 'Myths Of Fate', out in 2024 on AFM Records". Metal Planet Music. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "LEAVES' EYES Shares Music Video For First Single 'Forged By Fire' From Upcoming Album "Myths Of Fate"". Sonic Perspectives. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "LEAVES' EYES release new single 'In Eternity', new album 'Myths Of Fate' out 22nd March on AFM Records". Metal Planet Music. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "LEAVES' EYES Share Music Video For "Hammer Of The Gods"". Sonic Perspectives. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "LEAVES' EYES: the orchestral version of "Sail With The Dead"". Metalitalia.com. 23 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Leaves' Eyes: The Orchestral Version of "Forged By Fire"". Metalitalia.com. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Leaves' Eyes – Myths of Fate" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Leaves' Eyes – Myths of Fate". Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 December 2025.