Best Folk Extreme Metal Bands
This list is about Extreme Metal bands (Death Metal, Black Metal, Melodic Death Metal) with strong Folk influences.Basically Folk Metal with predominantly guttural vocals.
The Top Ten
1 Moonsorrow
Moonsorrow is a pagan metal band formed in Helsinki, Finland, in 1995. Musically, the band incorporates elements of black metal and folk metal in their sound.
Moonsorrow is a pagan metal band formed in Helsinki, Finland, in 1995. Musically, the band incorporates elements of black metal and folk metal in their sound.
2 Ensiferum
Ensiferum is a Finnish folk metal band from Helsinki. The members of the band label themselves as "melodic folk metal."
Ensiferum is a Finnish folk metal band from Helsinki. The members of the band label themselves as "melodic folk metal."
3 Eluveitie
4 Wintersun
Wintersun is a metal band from Helsinki, Finland and was originally created by guitarist, keyboardist, bassist, songwriter and vocalist Jari Mäenpää as a side project to folk metal band Ensiferum for whom he was lead singer and guitarist.
Wintersun is a metal band from Helsinki, Finland and was originally created by guitarist, keyboardist, bassist, songwriter and vocalist Jari Mäenpää as a side project to folk metal band Ensiferum for whom he was lead singer and guitarist.
5 Hollenthon
Hollenthon is an Austrian symphonic metal band, formed in 1994. The band has been praised for their blending of heavy metal elements with classical orchestration and world music influences. Their lyrical themes often venture into historical and mythological narratives. Hollenthon's albums have been well-received, particularly for their ambitious scope and musical complexity.
Hollenthon is an Austrian symphonic metal band, formed in 1994. The band has been praised for their blending of heavy metal elements with classical orchestration and world music influences. Their lyrical themes often venture into historical and mythological narratives. Hollenthon's albums have been well-received, particularly for their ambitious scope and musical complexity.
6 Equilibrium
Equilibrium is a German folk metal band. The band's music combines elements of folk music, power metal, black metal and symphonic metal with various other influences.
Equilibrium is a German folk metal band. The band's music combines elements of folk music, power metal, black metal and symphonic metal with various other influences.
7 Cruachan
Cruachan is a Folk Metal band from Dublin, Ireland that has been active since the 1990s. They have been acclaimed as having "gone the greatest lengths of anyone in their attempts to expand" the genre of folk metal.
Cruachan is a Folk Metal band from Dublin, Ireland that has been active since the 1990s. They have been acclaimed as having "gone the greatest lengths of anyone in their attempts to expand" the genre of folk metal.
8 Falkenbach
Falkenbach is a pagan black metal group from Germany that is signed to Prophecy Productions. The name means "Falconbrook" in German. The one permanent member is Vratyas Vakyas. They are one of the very first Viking metal bands, starting in 1989, with their first release that same year.
Falkenbach is a pagan black metal group from Germany that is signed to Prophecy Productions. The name means "Falconbrook" in German. The one permanent member is Vratyas Vakyas. They are one of the very first Viking metal bands, starting in 1989, with their first release that same year.
9 Suidakra
Suidakra is a German melodic death metal band formed in 1994. They have gained international recognition for their unique fusion of death metal with Celtic folk elements. Featuring a variety of instruments like bagpipes and acoustic guitars alongside more traditional metal instrumentation, Suidakra has a distinct sound. The band's lyrics are often inspired by Celtic mythology and history, making them a standout act in the metal scene.
Suidakra is a German melodic death metal band formed in 1994. They have gained international recognition for their unique fusion of death metal with Celtic folk elements. Featuring a variety of instruments like bagpipes and acoustic guitars alongside more traditional metal instrumentation, Suidakra has a distinct sound. The band's lyrics are often inspired by Celtic mythology and history, making them a standout act in the metal scene.
10 Finntroll
Finntroll is a folk metal band from Helsinki, Finland. They combine elements of black metal and folk metal.
Finntroll is a folk metal band from Helsinki, Finland. They combine elements of black metal and folk metal.The Contenders
11 Primordial
12 Svartsot
13 Kampfar
Kampfar is a Norwegian black metal band that was formed in 1994. Known for their incorporation of folklore and pagan themes into their music, Kampfar has a sound that is both traditional and innovative. Their work often includes Norwegian lyrics and has garnered them a strong following in the Scandinavian black metal scene. With numerous albums and EPs, Kampfar has established themselves as a respected name in the genre.
Kampfar is a Norwegian black metal band that was formed in 1994. Known for their incorporation of folklore and pagan themes into their music, Kampfar has a sound that is both traditional and innovative. Their work often includes Norwegian lyrics and has garnered them a strong following in the Scandinavian black metal scene. With numerous albums and EPs, Kampfar has established themselves as a respected name in the genre.
14 Arkona
15 Skyforger
16 Wilderun
17 Abinchova
18 Krampus
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