Prior of the release of Elvenking's third and final installment of their Reader of the Runes triology, Luna, I was able to speak with Damna about a number of topics, including:
- the inspiration for the Reader of the Runes concept trilogy, the band’s experience writing it, and how the story will conclude (no spoilers).
- a brief discussion of classic concept albums, the lost art of the metal epic, and some classic long form tracks from metal history.
- how fans have greeted the new singles from Luna, Elvenking’s performances at Paganfest, and appreciation for Waylander’s Reawakening Pride Once Lost.
- working with Dan Swanö (Bloodbath, Edge of Sanity) on Divinations, recruiting Jon Oliva (Savatage) to guest on Era, and the singers who influenced his style most.
- Elvenking’s cover of Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a Place on Earth,” the story behind their stage outfits and makeup, and future plans for the band.
Alongside being an incredibly talented frontman, Damna is also a student of metal history with a deep affection for classic black and death metal as well as the standard classics. Discussing Elvenking's rich history alongside so many legendary albums and artists made for a very enjoyable conversation that you can check out HERE:
Episode 11: Davide “Damna” Moras (Elvenking)
Podcast Episode · Where Did Mary Go? · 02/20/2025 · 29m
Enjoy!
