Electric accordion player Skog is now onboard as a permanent member after a year as a touring musician. Silvennoinen says: "Many of you have probably noticed that during the last year I have missed lots of gigs and now it's time to put an end to all rumors.

"For family reasons, I have to step aside from Ensiferum. It's been an amazing nine years. I have learned and seen so much all over the world. This decision was not made lightly.