Melusine is the fourth studio album by Leaves' Eyes, released in 2011. The album leans into a more gothic metal sound with some unexpected choral and gospel influences.
- The album was produced by Liv Kristine and Alexander Krull. It was released on Napalm Records in 2011. The album's title refers to a figure from European folklore.
- Melusine deviates from the band's earlier epic and viking metal sound, incorporating more atmospheric and gothic elements. Some tracks feature a more restrained vocal approach from Liv Kristine compared to previous efforts.
- The album was released in several formats, including a standard CD and a limited edition digipak. The cover art features the mythological creature Melusine.
Leaves' Eyes is a symphonic metal band formed in 2003, known for their blend of gothic and folk elements, often featuring female vocals. Formed by Liv Kristine and members of the band Atrocity, they established themselves in the European gothic metal scene.
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