Arktide - Melodic Folk Metal from Atlanta, GA

[Jasonic]

Take a step back people........
I think some of you are missing Diabolik's point.

Blind Guardian's lyrics are based on fantasy literature.
Hence, the band can be tagged as "fantasy" metal by some.

Nile has Egyptian themes in their music, though they don't dress as pharoahs or mummies.

The traditional folk metal bands started up paying tribute to their heritage and clothing. Bob's point is that an American suburban band is using this genre for an easy gimmick which is popular now.

 

[Diabolik]

Take a step back people........
I think some of you are missing Diabolik's point.

Blind Guardian's lyrics are based on fantasy literature.
Hence, the band can be tagged as "fantasy" metal by some.

Nile has Egyptian themes in their music, though they don't dress as pharoahs or mummies.

The traditional folk metal bands started up paying tribute to their heritage and clothing. Bob's point is that an American suburban band is using this genre for an easy gimmick which is popular now.

thank you.

 

[Diabolik]

Now if only a lovely lady would step up and say the same to Diabolik!!!!

(Man, that is ONE picky bastard when it comes to the ladies!)

very true.....ladies...I am available.

 

[CAlexanderParra]

Would this band exist if Pagan Fest USA never happened?

Yes, it would have since Arktide was founded before PaganFestUSA ever existed. Bands just take a while to get started and now happens to be that time for us.

Bob's point is that an American suburban band is using this genre for an easy gimmick which is popular now.

Interesting controversy you guys have come up with, but that wasn't intentional at all. We do the gimmick because it fits our music and we want to do it.

Now that we're looking to get some recognition around our local area we get reamed for being young and stereotyped about knowing nothing about folk metal.

That's lovely.

 

[nailz]

Fuck what these idiots and naysayers tell you man, if you guys enjoy playing the music, play it til you fucking die. I like your stuff quite a bit. These people are armchair quarterbacks that revel in putting other people down. Never let them stop you. Ever.

 

[Diamond45]

Earth to Nailz....

Down boy... just settle down, please.

 

[Palabra de Dios]

Folk metal and heritage is an interesting parallel to rap music and "street cred." No?

 

[nailz]

Earth to Nailz....

Down boy... just settle down, please.

Oh please. If I wasn't like this, people would wonder what was wrong with me.

 

[James]

Now that we're looking to get some recognition around our local area we get reamed for being young and stereotyped about knowing nothing about folk metal.

That's lovely.

I wouldn't worry about it...you definitely have the attention of some of us in your local area who are looking forward to hearing more of your music, seeing your band play live, etc. The positive reaction seems to outweigh the negative by a three-to-one margin...some of the bands discussed on this board would kill for that kind of ratio

Keep bumping the thread whenever you've posted some new music, and definitely let us know when you're ready to hit the stage; I'll certainly be there to check it out!

 

[Wandrail]

First of all, there is nothing in their music, song titles, or name that says they are trying to be a certain type of 'folk metal' or lay unrightful claim to anyone's sacred heritage. If you look at their page, it seems more like a fantasy kind of thing, and the 'folk metal' aspect is just the music. They aren't running around saying "We're true viking/celtic/slavic/whatever warriors!" Some of you seem to be reading into this WAY too much.

 

[Jasonic]

As a band, you have to be very careful if you are going to take on a strong "theme" or "image". Here is one example:

WHO WOULD YOU RATHER SEE PERFORM BLACK METAL:

OPTION A:

OR

OPTION B:

 

[dcowboys311]

Are you retarded?

 

[Diabolik]

I still love that bottom picture. That is the most fame that band will ever recieve.

 

[Jasonic]

Are you retarded?

Not at all.........
You guys seem to be missing the point, so I thought a visual might help.

 

[Jasonic]

Or, if you prefer....OPTION C:

 

[nailz]

It's so black to have everyone stick out their tounge.

 

[Cheiron]

It's so black to have everyone stick out their tounge.

The falsity sickens me.

 

[end]

I too get deeply upset when young people attempt to emulate a subculture they find appealing.

 

[Jasonic]

It's so black to have everyone stick out their tounge.

Wow, racist much...........

 

[Wandrail]

As a band, you have to be very careful if you are going to take on a strong "theme" or "image". Here is one example:

WHO WOULD YOU RATHER SEE PERFORM BLACK METAL:

OPTION A:

OR

OPTION B:

At this point I think i'd rather see the second one...he just looks so jolly, it has be fun. Either that, or the photographer is holding a cheeseburger.