Folk Metal

[Entrerie]

Anyone like Folk Metal here? I've listened to some. Some of it I don't like, some of it I can stand, and some is just great!

What in your opinions are must haves? If it helps I don't like Korpiklanni too much, and while I have on occasion hummed Happy little Boozer, it's more of a can't get that damn song out of my head then a I like it so much occurance.

Some of the viking stuff is cool, like "The Sword of my Father".

 

[dcowboys311]

Try out Ensiferum, Tyr, Skyclad, and Agalloch. They all have somewhat different sounds but are all based on folk metal.

 

[General Zod]

Depends on what sort of Folk Metal you're looking for. There are a number of Black Metal bands I listen to that have Folk elements in their music. Drudkh comes to mind.

Zod

 

[Old Norse]

I personally love Ensiferum, alot. I don't tend to like alot of folk metal, but you should check out Folkearth as well, they have some good stuff.

 

[TBJ]

Mago de Oz, Elvenking, to some extent Wuthering Heighs, Finntroll...

 

[zimbee]

The Irish have numerous awesome folk bands such as Waylander, Primordial, Cruachan, to name the big three. I am also enamoured with Geasa and Belinus.

As already pointed out, folk metal is so varied that you are bound to find something you like.

Out of Germany try Subway To Sally, Odroerir, and Menhir. Vintersorg's now defunct folk project Otyg is definitely worth a listen.

I suppose this is a start. There are oodles more. Hands down, the most acclaimed new folk band in the last couple of years is Asmegin, but I have not yet obtained their debut.

 

[acidbasement]

Finntroll!
How can they sound so brutal yet make me so happy at the same time?

 

[Entrerie]

Thanks, I'll have to check those out. I've already heard of some like Elvenking.

Subway to Sally, I thought I saw them on a Goth CD, I'll have to check em out once more.

 

[cantharsis]

Mago de Oz (saw them in october 21 awesome live show) Asmegin, Kromlek, Otyg, Sauron Landerth, Turisas (great battle metal) TYR, Trollfest.

 

[Braxil]

Trollfest are very entertaining, but if you don't like Korpiklaani I doubt they're going to do much for you, maybe make you laugh.

 

[TychoCelchu]

Elvenking, Lumsk, Wuthering Heights - all awesome.

 

[Greykiller]

Folk Metal?

Tenacious D?

 

[spag]

I haven't heard too many folk metal bands, mostly Finntroll and Skyclad, but I'll keep an eye on this thread for ideas. It's cool music. I was always a Jethro Tull and Steeleye Span fan, so I kind of get off on the mix of new and old sounds.

 

[SharkBlack]

It's all about Finntroll, Skyclad and Elvenking

 

[No-Mercy]

Ensiferum, Elvenking, Finntroll

 

[Magius]

Orphaned Land-"Mabool": Middle East Folk.

 

[Perpet]

Orphaned Land-"Mabool": Middle East Folk.

Haven't heard much buzz about Orphaned Land since PPVI. I really enjoyed their set at PP and their acoustic set at the Preparty. :Smokedev:

 

[Pellaz]

+1 for Orphaned Land


I think Suidakra falls under the crunchier folk-metal banner....

 

[Trans-Siberian Outcast]

I love folk metal. Korpiklanni is a fun listen, but they need to work more on consistant songwriting. They have the right idea.

My faves include: Orphaned Land, Wuthering Heights, Falconer, TYR, and Cruachan.

 

[thedelicateflower]

...there is folk metal?...i have never heard that term before...then again, i am so out of the music loop...