^o^ I’ve been listening to it all day already. When I went shopping today I had it on in the car again. So what makes folk metal so awesome? The beer? The occasional goofyness? The wider range of instruments? The history? It’s all of these and then some. The best feeling I get is when I’m in my car and it’s cold, preferably snowing and I’m driving around where I live (the countryside) doing cooooornaaars in 3rd gear. *flipping behind the wheel*.
Generally, I divide them into two categories: Nordic and German (spielmänner). I usually lean somewhat more to the German bands, on the other hand my favorite is Ensiferum.
There’s also nothing like folk metal bands in concert. Best proof of concept is Korpiklaani. I’ve seen grown men with long hair do some ballroom dancing in the middle of the concert hall. <3 the goofyness.
So happy listening! Don’t blame me if you go to your fridge to fetch a beer.
Ensiferum – One more magic potion
Have infinite fun, all their songs are good. I also found out they have an _actual_ video for this song off the new album:
You never see them on your MTV, damn shame. I’m currently trying to remember the lyrics to the Nordman cover: “Vandraren”.
Moonsorrow – Karhunkynsi
Korpiklaani – Beer Beer
In case you’re still thirsty:
Happy little boozer
Vodka
Let’s drink
Turisas – The land of hope and glory
On to the german bands:
Most faithful readers know this one, which is why I picked a very unknown one.
In Extremo – Stella Splendens
Reth: it is actually funny if you really understand German well. XD
Saltatio Mortis – Des Konigs Henker
Subway to Sally – Judaskuss
Hey dude, great post. I stumbled across your site looking for info for the Folk Metal Week I’m hosting on my blog. Thanks for introducing me to Saltatio Mortis!
^o^ No problem, hope you enjoy it.
-The dudette-