Everything Remains as It Never Was

Everything Remains as It Never Was represents a pivotal return to form for Eluveitie following their all-acoustic experiment, Evocation I. Released in 2010, it solidified their 'New Wave of Folk Metal' identity by perfectly balancing their melodic death metal roots with an expanded arsenal of traditional instruments. The album is notable for its high production values, helmed by Tommy Vetterli, which allowed the complex arrangements of eight different musicians to remain clear and impactful. Lyrically, the album continues Chrigel Glanzmann's obsession with Gaulish history and philosophy, often utilizing the extinct Gaulish language for ritualistic effect. It is widely considered one of the band's most consistent works, bridging the raw energy of Slania with the more symphonic ambitions of their later catalog. The inclusion of instrumental 'sets' at the end of the tracklist highlights the band's deep respect for traditional folk structures, even within a heavy metal context.