Top 10 Tolkien Inspired Extreme Metal Bands
Tolkien's world could've either inspired the band name, the lyrics, etc. If there's a band I missed then feel free to add it.The Top Ten
1 Amon Amarth
Amon Amarth is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Tumba, formed in 1992. The band takes its name from the Sindarin name of Mount Doom.
Amon Amarth is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Tumba, formed in 1992. The band takes its name from the Sindarin name of Mount Doom.
2 Burzum
Burzum is an influential black metal solo project of Norwegian musician and writer Varg Vikernes. Burzum came to prominence at the beginning of the Norwegian Black Metal scene in the early 1990s. Vikernes was imprisoned for 21 years for the murder of Mayhem guitarist Euronymous, and charges of church ...read more.
Burzum is an influential black metal solo project of Norwegian musician and writer Varg Vikernes. Burzum came to prominence at the beginning of the Norwegian Black Metal scene in the early 1990s. Vikernes was imprisoned for 21 years for the murder of Mayhem guitarist Euronymous, and charges of church ...read more.
3 Gorgoroth
Gorgoroth is a Norwegian black metal band based in Bergen. Formed in 1992 by Infernus, the band is named after the dead plateau of evil and darkness in the land of Mordor (a fictional location in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings).
Gorgoroth is a Norwegian black metal band based in Bergen. Formed in 1992 by Infernus, the band is named after the dead plateau of evil and darkness in the land of Mordor (a fictional location in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings).
4 Summoning
The best atmospheric black metal band.
5 Ringwraith
6 Isengard
7 Morgoth
Yes, Morgoth. All band members were Tolkien fans.
(by the way, if somebody is interested, I made a list about this band - Top 10 Songs on Morgoth's Cursed)
8 Avathar
9 Rivendell
Rivendell is a Swiss black metal band formed in 1997, named after the Elven realm in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Their music often features atmospheric and acoustic elements, creating a sound that is both harsh and melodic. Rivendell's lyrics are inspired by Tolkien's works, adding to their unique thematic focus within the black metal genre. They have received acclaim for their ability to merge literary elements with intense musical compositions.
Rivendell is a Swiss black metal band formed in 1997, named after the Elven realm in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Their music often features atmospheric and acoustic elements, creating a sound that is both harsh and melodic. Rivendell's lyrics are inspired by Tolkien's works, adding to their unique thematic focus within the black metal genre. They have received acclaim for their ability to merge literary elements with intense musical compositions.
10 Emyn Muil
The Contenders
11 Numenor (Númenor)
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