Folk Metal Archives

Viking metal band performing on a fiery battlefield with battle axes as guitars and a dragon soaring in the smoky sky.

Now Playing: Feuerschwanz

Feuerschwanz. Just saying the name feels like swinging a battle axe through the stale, plastic landscape of modern music. In a world choked by manufactured pop stars and recycled beats,

Dwarves playing power metal on a fiery stage, clad in armor with hammers and axes, in a glowing forge-like cavern setting.

Now Playing: Windrose

Imagine, if you will, a band that fuses the might of Tolkien’s dwarves with the hammer-swinging ferocity of power metal. Enter Windrose, the Italian quintet that refuses to take metal

Two female metal vocalists on stage, one in Celtic attire, the other in gothic style, performing with powerful expressions and dark lighting.

Eluveitie and Ad Infinitum Live in Gothenburg

Mark your calendars for January 24, 2025, because Gothenburg is about to witness a collision of metal genres that will shake the very foundations of Pustervik. Swiss folk-metal giants Eluveitie

Inspired by Bloodywood performing live at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, showcasing a fusion of Indian folk instruments and powerful metal energy with vibrant stage lighting and an electrified crowd.

Bloodywood Live at Amager Bio Copenhagen: A Night of Folk Metal Fury

Copenhagen’s frigid February night was ignited by the firestorm that is Bloodywood. The Indian folk metal powerhouse brought their trailblazing fusion of traditional Indian instruments, powerful riffs, and socially charged

Now Playing: Alestorm – Keelhauled

Ahoy, metalheads! If you're a fan of pirate metal, then you probably already know Alestorm. These Scottish buccaneers have been rocking the high seas with their unique blend of heavy

Preserving Heritage: A dark and mystical scene of a folk and pagan metal concert set in an ancient forest. The stage is surrounded by tall, shadowy trees and illuminated by flickering torches, creating an intense and magical atmosphere.

Preserving Heritage through the Power of Folk and Pagan Metal

In the world of metal, where thunderous riffs and guttural screams reign supreme, a fascinating subgenre has emerged that marries the intensity of metal with the rich traditions of ancient

Ethereal gothic couple amidst ancient trees, symbolizing environmentalism in the heart of metal music.

Unleashing the Wild: Environmentalism in the Heart of Metal Music

In the dark and enigmatic realms of metal music, a profound connection to the natural world throbs powerfully. The genre, often cloaked in shadows and complexity, also harbors an impassioned

Alestorm Live at Wacken Open Air 2023: A Swashbuckling Metal Odyssey

In the vast sea of metal music festivals, one event reigns supreme as a bastion of sonic mayhem and raw energy - Wacken Open Air. The year 2023 witnessed yet