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6 Song EP incl. 4 exclusive non-album tracks. It opens with the heavy, bombastic ‘My Destiny’, and it’s the highlight of the EP, bringing together lead singer Liv Kristine with supporting grunter/growler Alexander Krull in the beautifully melodic and amazingly atmospheric symphonic metal sound of Leaves' Eyes. The EP quickly moves into more gorgeous, haunting symphonic metal steeped in Norwegian viking traditions and myth. ‘Northbound’ is another great track taken from the ‘Njord’ album. Aside from the songs taken directly from ‘Njord’, sounds like leftovers from previous Leaves Eyes releases. ‘The Battle of Maldon’ sounds much like ‘Farewell Proud Men’ from Vinland Saga and any other song that had any kind of backing undertones about Viking battles, but doesn't quite have the same punch. ‘Nine Waves Maidens’ is a gorgeous, new age-like song that pulls on a collection of traditional instruments, which gives the song a more mystical feel, yet still reminds me of ‘Lovelorn’, ‘Lyset’ and other, previous Leaves' Eyes songs. While these songs fit perfectly with the established band mythology and the other songs on the EP, they can sometimes feel a little recycled. All of the music on ‘My Destiny’ is everything fans have come to expect from Leaves Eyes -atmospheric, melodic metal laced with Liv's beautiful voice, sweeping choirs, epic symphonies and Alexander's signature growls and grunts. Track listing: 1. My Destiny 2. The Battle Of Maldon 3. Scarborough Fair-acoustic version 4. Northbound 5. Nine Wave Maidens 6. My Destiny-remix