Die Symphonic Metaller von LEAVES‘ EYES werden ihr neues Album „King Of Kings“ im September diesen Jahres veröffentlichen. Neben dem Cover der Scheibe ist auch der thematische Hintergrund bekannt geworden. Als zentraler Dreh- und Angelpunkt wird Harald Hårfagre fungieren, der als erster König Norwegens gilt. Sängerin Liv Kristine äußerte sich wie folgt:
„Harald Hårfagre (c.850-932), remembered by medieval historians as the first king of Norway. The battle of Hafrsfjord is described in the Saga of Harald Hårfagre (Harald Fairhair) in Snorri’s Heimskringla. Harald defeated several petty kings and the battle is considered decisive in the unification of Norway. The seabed in Hafrsfjord hides many secrets and many traces. Moreover, Hafrsfjord is my birthplace. With our upcoming album we would like to take you on a journey through a highly interesting chapter in Scandinavia’s history.
Those of you who were present at our latest concerts surely noticed that there’s one new song on our setlist, „Halvdan the Black“ – one chapter of the upcoming album „King of Kings“! Halvdanr Svarte (c.810-860) was a ninth-century king of Vestfold, Norway. He belonged to the House of Yngling (son of Odin‘ line) and was the father of Harald Fairhair. „Halvdan the Black“ is just the start of an amazing adventure!“
