[4] In 2014 Alvenrad released their debut album Habitat [5] They worked with Ancient Rites' guitarist Erik Sprooten.

On 28 July 2016 in Balve, Germany, Alvenrad performed live on stage for the first time at Prophecy Fest.

Mixing and mastering was done by Markus Stock in Klangschmiede Studio E. The cover art was created by David Thiérrée.

The album celebrated many facets of the Veluwe region and featured artwork by Gust van de Wall Perné.

With support from Poppunt Gelderland and the Prins Bernard Culture Fund two music videos were produced to coincide with the release: 'De Stuwwal'[10] and 'Roodwild'.