About Folk metal
Folk metal is a music genre that emerged in Europe, United Kingdom and Russia in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of metal music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, Eluveitie, Finntroll, Arkona and Amorphis.
Folk metal has given rise to 4 subgenres on this site, such as Viking metal, Celtic metal, Pirate metal and Medieval metal.
From Wikipedia
Folk metal is a fusion genre of heavy metal music and traditional folk music that developed in Europe during the 1990s. It is characterised by the widespread use of folk instruments and, to a lesser extent, traditional singing styles (for example, Dutch Heidevolk, Danish Sylvatica and Spanish Stone of Erech). It also sometimes features soft instrumentation influenced by folk rock.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Folk metal.
Key artists
- Korpiklaani
- Ensiferum
- Eluveitie
- Finntroll
- Arkona
- Amorphis
- The Hu
- Týr
- Mägo de Oz
- Liv Kristine
Frequently asked questions
What is Folk metal?
Folk metal is a music genre that emerged in Europe, United Kingdom and Russia in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of metal music.
Where and when did Folk metal originate?
Folk metal originated in Europe, United Kingdom and Russia in the 1990s.
Who are famous Folk metal artists?
Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, Eluveitie, Finntroll, Arkona and Amorphis.