Pagan Metal

[ShredHeadJHJ]

I don't even know how I can possibly Google names like that. Do I have a backwards 'N' on my keyboard anywhere?

Just turn your keyboard upside down, it's there somewhere.

 

[KevenZ]

Belenos is recommended.

I'm currently listening to their new opus and it's pretty good, much better than last's years crap.

 

[genocide roach]

I don't even know how I can possibly Google names like that. Do I have a backwards 'N' on my keyboard anywhere?

go into word, and look for it under symbols
и

or copy and paste it
~gR~

 

[thisisaformicatable]

I'm curious about this kind of metal, but...

for example... pagan metal, is that similar to folk metal at all, or vice versa? And do the bands generally play some kind of black metal? I don't know if I'll have enough time to check out all the bands mentioned here to find out.

It's not exactly a well-defined term. Generally it has folk elements (ie folk metal), and pagan themes. It's used to differentiate black metal that has pagan themes but lacks any "black" themes, although it isn't necessarily black metal related. Also it is sometimes used as a sub category of folk metal (to me, "pagan metal" implies different music and content than "viking metal", though viking themes are obviously pagan as well). Pagan metal overlaps with Skyclad-sounding stuff all the way through NSBM in various instances of uses.

If you want to discuss specific styles it seems more useful to discuss bands in terms of Slavic, Nordic, Celtic, etc. rather than "pagan" which is pretty broad.

I don't even know how I can possibly Google names like that. Do I have a backwards 'N' on my keyboard anywhere?

I use a Cyrillic converter, this is the best one I've found.

 

[Melkor66]

Helrunar, Farsot, Enslaved, Borknagar, Vintersorg, Falkenbach and Ensiferum are some quality pagan metal.

 

[Mr. Nekrophetamine]

It's not exactly a well-defined term. Generally it has folk elements (ie folk metal), and pagan themes. It's used to differentiate black metal that has pagan themes but lacks any "black" themes, although it isn't necessarily black metal related. Also it is sometimes used as a sub category of folk metal (to me, "pagan metal" implies different music and content than "viking metal", though viking themes are obviously pagan as well). Pagan metal overlaps with Skyclad-sounding stuff all the way through NSBM in various instances of uses.

If you want to discuss specific styles it seems more useful to discuss bands in terms of Slavic, Nordic, Celtic, etc. rather than "pagan" which is pretty broad.

Ah, I see. Thanks for that. You just can't get these kind of answers on wikipedia. Planning on checking out a few bands mentioned here today.

 

[Cythraul]

I agree with formica that the Eastern European scene is the most promising as far as pagan metal goes. Here's a few bands that are better than that gay Moonsorrow/Ensiferum stuff.

Arkona (Rus)
Pagan Reign
Temnozor
Butterfly Temple
Menhir
Slavland
Odal
Bergthron (their newer stuff isn't so good though)

 

[V.V.V.V.V.]

I can see how Ensiferum is "gay" because they have a really shallow approach to Paganism/Viking/Asatru...but how the fuck is Moonsorrow not genuine folk/pagan metal??

 

[Cythraul]

Take it easy, bitch. I never said anything about anyone's approach to paganism/asatru, and I never said Moonsorrow wasn't genuine folk/pagan metal. I just don't like the music of the aforementioned bands.

 

[Alteredmindeath]

Ensiferum is not pagan metal, they are more Viking Folk/Heroic Folk metal. Ensiferum kick ass though.

 

[Zephyrus]

And were not the Vikings a pagan culture?

 

[BloodSword]

Primordial is far and away the best pagan metal band, hands fucking down.

I thought about this for awhile, you know, THINK before a reply. And I must agree. Primordial are impassioned and convincing. I believe what Nemthhanga is singing. But, most important for me, this band seems to be concerned with song composition. You know, if you don't write good songs, Well the music ain't worth 2 shits. They strive to compose excellent music, and I believe they succeed.

 

[Alteredmindeath]

Skyforger
Heidevolk
Adhur

 

[Hypnos]

I agree with formica that the Eastern European scene is the most promising as far as pagan metal goes. Here's a few bands that are better than that gay Moonsorrow/Ensiferum stuff.

Arkona (Rus)
Pagan Reign
Temnozor
Butterfly Temple
Menhir
Slavland
Odal
Bergthron (their newer stuff isn't so good though)

Menhir, Odal and Bergthron are german

 

[KevenZ]

I think the band that sounds the most "pagan" to me is Graveland.

 

[Hatebreeder]

Temnozor got me into pagan metal, Graveland desensitized me to it, and Nokturnal Mortum sealed the deal. Unfortunately, these seem to be the only three that I have given a listen. Down what paths shall I head considering these preferences?

 

[Mort Divine]

Kroda - Cry to Me, River is exactly what you should look into. It is an absolutely fantastic release.

 

[hibernal_dream]

Any opinions on Arkona (russia)?

 

[Mort Divine]

Vozrozhdenie is an awesome album.

 

[ohiogrinder]

Drudkh?