Top 10 Best Kalmah Songs

Kalmah has carved out a distinct place in the world of melodic death metal, blending intricate guitar work, blistering tempos, and atmospheric melodies that transport listeners to dark and otherworldly realms. Originating in Finland in 1998, Kalmah emerged during a wave of Nordic metal that was reshaping the genre. They quickly set themselves apart with their unique fusion of aggression and melody, combined with lyrics often inspired by nature, mythology, and existential themes.

This list of the best Kalmah songs invites you to weigh in on what tracks stand out as their finest work.
The Top Ten
Hades

This is Kalmah's trademark song. The riffs, melody, solo, and vocals are all mind-blowing. The solo is filled with emotion.

This song deserves first place. The intro is so powerful, you'll want to hear it over and over again.

This is the best melodic death metal song. It has an awesome riff.

Heroes to Us

Yeah! This is the best Kalmah song ever! Awesome intro, awesome riffing. Actually, this is the best melodic death metal song I've ever heard! Kalmah is even better than Children of Bodom!

Well, that was the first track I heard from them, and from the start, this song has some kind of power. It has some magic - hard to explain, though - but definitely, that track is number one for me.

The intro is awesome. I love this song. It's the best song from Kalmah. I think it's even better than Hades. I really enjoy the rock elements in it.

The Blind Leader

This song blew me away the first time I heard it. It has the best riff and solo in all of Kalmah's songs. Kalmah is the best melodic death metal band ever.

This song deserves to be in the top 3. It has one of the best solos, and the pace is unbelievable.

In my opinion, this song has their best solo. I've been listening to them for a long time!

Withering Away

Although I really like Heritance of Berija (especially the violin introduction), I just can't get over Withering Away. It will always be one of my favorite songs.

I love this song. The chorus and pre-chorus are what make it great, in my opinion.

Evil In You

This is the best song they have ever performed.

They Will Return

This is my favorite. The solo is heavenly, and the lyrics are backed up by perfectly synced drums. Altogether, they give the unadulterated Kalmah experience. Love it. Just listen once!

Great song! It has influences from power metal and thrash metal. I don't know Kalmah much, but this song is something really beautiful! And yes, it's better than Hades.

This song is quintessential Kalmah and deserves to be higher on the list. It has one of the greatest riffs ever.

Heritance of Berija
The Groan of Wind

This is the best song by Kalmah of all time. Great guitar riff and also great harmony in the song. This is the best song I have ever heard. Kalmah rocks the world!

I love how they show us that we just can't beat nature. Awesome song, by the way!

Moon of My Nights

This song is absolutely a masterpiece and very different from your usual Kalmah song, but that's what makes it great - its uniqueness. The guitar melody is great and just epic, to say the least.

An epic Kalmah song. This track proves they deserve to be a top melodic death metal band.

I think Hades should be number 1, but this one is my personal favorite. It's an epic song.

The Third, The Magical

An awesome track! This is one of the best, mind-blowing melodic death metal songs by the masters of the genre, Kalmah.

The Newcomers

? Blood Ran Cold

I love this song. That intro was cool.

? Human Fates

I can't believe I had to add this one on here. That's sad as hell, man.

This song right here is what got me into Kalmah. The organ and the interesting guitar effects are amazing. Not only that, but it has a sad tone and mood, especially when the organ starts playing very dark and menacing.

Then there are the awesome guitar melodies and riffs that go really well with the overall instrumentation of the song. But that organ part is what truly makes the song great. The vocals, lyrics, and message are also very relatable to anyone.

The Contenders
Swamphell

Epic riffs. If you haven't heard this, give it a try, and I bet you won't find a moment where you can stop yourself from headbanging. The entire album is awesome.

Man, this song is definitely about Swamplord and is a clear callout to the murky waters of the swamp and the struggle of identity - whether it's about who the Swamplord master was or the man under the carpet of moss, the man behind Swamplord.

The Black Waltz

The Black Waltz is one of the best death metal songs I've ever heard. It's my favorite Kalmah track. You should listen to it and vote.

Best melodic death metal song ever. The chorus, the symphony, the riff, and the solo are all incredible.

Seventh Swamphony

This is also a good song by Kalmah. The thing that I loved the most was the harmony and the main solo. That was awesome. In my opinion, this song is the best. Great job, Kalmah!

My Nation

This song is a masterpiece and probably my favorite out of all Kalmah songs. It's so different, and I never get tired of listening to it. Human Fates, Kill the Idealist, and Principal Hero are all the best tracks off that album in my opinion. But I love how this song incorporates piano and organ into the great melodic and rhythmic guitar riffs, giving it an overall sad tone. The message that the lyrics bring is an eye-opener as well. The message about how religion or the Crusades between the Muslims and Christians were supposedly in the name of God, and how unnecessary blood was spilled for no reason but to use God to justify violence, murder, and war, is powerful.

Alteration

An auditory experience from beginning to end. It features some of the best guitar melodies.

This song is right up there with Hades. The solo is sick.

To the Gallows

This is the best song off The Black Waltz. I can't believe I had to add To The Gallows myself. It's a very underrated song that sets the bar very high for all other melodic death metal bands.

I love this song. Every riff is fantastic, and the chorus gives off an amazing feeling. I listen to it almost every day and also have a lot of fun playing it on guitar. No doubt, one of Kalmah's best works and a melodic death metal masterpiece in general.

Amazing song! The guitar work is incredibly melodic, which sets the mood even during the most depressing moments.

Bird of Ill Omen

One of the best metal riffs I've ever heard, and the drums in the intro and outro are godly. I never knew it was possible to play that fast. Brilliant song and definitely one of their best.

So low, it's the best track off the album. It seems like nobody even bothered to listen to this underrated and beautiful track and instead went on listening to the popular songs only. Real shame.

One of Kalmah's best songs and a definitive melodic death metal track. It's epic!

Dance of the Water

Totally underrated. It's clearly top 10 for me. Very melodic, with a great guitar intro and great outro. Not sure why this is so low (currently #34). It seems like it's totally flying under the radar for no good reason.

You can argue left and right, but this is a top 10 song. Probably top 5.

This one should be in the top 1 of Kalmah's slow BPM songs. I think it has the best melodic intro solo of their entire discography.

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Ready for Salvation
The Trapper
12 Gauge

It's one of Kalmah's best songs from their best album, 12 Gauge.

Cloned Insanity
Suodeth

Come on, this song is underrated! It has the most epic intro. I bet you haven't listened to it yet!

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