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ENSIFERUM REVEAL ARTWORK AND DETAILS FOR FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM 'UNSUNG HEROES'
28th June 2012

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Ensiferum, the highly visual troupe who've long been a market leader when it comes to stirring, armour-plated anthems, will have their fifth studio album released through the Spinefarm label on August 27th 2012.

Titled 'Unsung Heroes' and produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, Sentenced, Apocalyptica, etc.), this is the hour-plus follow-up to 2009s 'From Afar', and sees the Finnish five-piece – founded in 1995 – pushing their signature sound to bold new heights of drama and excess.

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A cinematic experience from first note to last, 'Unsung Heroes' takes the listener on a journey of genuine light and shade, with the 16 minute-plus 'Passion Proof Power' showing that when it comes to the epic statement, Ensiferum are very much in the front-line, swords at the ready.

"We've tried to push the different aspects of what we do as far as we can," reflects the band, "the sonic scope is wider than ever. The folk elements go further down that path and the Metallic parts will absolutely rip your face off!"

Once again, album art has been supplied by Kristian Wahlin (see above), with featured special guests including members of Apokalyptischen Reiter plus legendary Finnish singer and actor, Vesa-Matti Loiri.

Tracklisting
01. Symbols
02. In My Sword I Trust
03. Unsung Heroes
04. Burning Leaves
05. Celestial Bond
06. Retribution Shall Be Mine
07. Star Queen (Celestial Bond part II)
08. Pohjola
09. Last Breath
10. Passion Proof Power
11. Bamboleo (Bonus Track)

DVD
01. From Symbols To Passion: The Making of Unsung Heroes (Documentary)
02. Studio Diary Week 1
03. Studio Diary Week 2
04. Studio Diary Week 3
05. Studio Diary Week 4
06. Studio Diary Week 5
07. Studio Diary Week 6
08. Studio Diary Week 7

2XLP Gatefold Vinyl
Disc 1
A
01. Symbols
02. In My Sword I Trust
03. Unsung Heroes
B
04. Burning Leaves
05. Celestial Bond
06. Retribution Shall Be Mine

Disc 2
A
07. Star Queen (Celestial Bond part II)
08. Pohjola
09. Last Breath
B
10. Passion Proof Power

A video is currently being planned for lead track, 'In My Sword I Trust'.

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19 Moho, Manchester
20 Button Factory, Dublin, Ireland
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