Written by VPeter on 29.03.2008 at 02:49

I agree what K7 said people from their own country should use there own herritage, not copycat the the other. it is no problem if you use celtic instruments or other folk instruments for your music but to copy the whole imagery around it is an other thing. take for example the band Skilltron from Argentina, they don't sing about inca or that stuff but about scottish tales and even dress like them.....

to the one that said who was looking for african metal, no there isn't any just like there isn't any:
Chinese/Japanese Folk metal
Pirate Folk Metal
Indian Folk Metal
Egyptian Folk Metal
Inca Folk Metal

The Folk metal scene needs more balance, there are more deep folk metal bands but unfortunally the most of them come from East Europe and there they don't get as easy an big label like the Finns do.

Funny you say people should use their own heritage and then call for "Chinese/Japanese" (etc) folk metal. I wouldn't say metal itself is acultural, it's tied to a certain heritage to a certain extent just as regional folk music is.

Yes Coppy are key word, but use unstruments, criate your own music style but COPPY are more into all meral genres outside Europe and USA I will say in poor countries, realy Chile, argentina and Brazil give us originality into doom, dark and 80ties extreeme but nowdays I hear Iron Maiden whan I was kid, I wgonna be IM, no you wont!!!

I dont think in Esat Euroep are hard get lable, Rus, belarus, Ukr are strong and good bands same Ch and POl who are know ij own country but main problem are people can listen swe, fin but whan tahy hear slavic langauge thay are comfused...

china are one 2 such bands but Japs are overeted who coppy Europe and USA in all sorry ewery think there are coppy think but why metal because people more hera metal how folk, thay think its posers then

BTW japs all looks like emo

Written by Bad English on 29.03.2008 at 01:09

Written by Guest on 29.03.2008 at 00:54

oh and Finntroll !!

I dont know band oh

was that sarcastic?

Written by Guest on 29.03.2008 at 21:46

Written by Bad English on 29.03.2008 at 01:09

Written by Guest on 29.03.2008 at 00:54

oh and Finntroll !!

I dont know band oh

was that sarcastic?

Yes man because all mention finntroll

Written by Bad English on 29.03.2008 at 09:21

Yes Coppy are key word, but use unstruments, criate your own music style but COPPY are more into all meral genres outside Europe and USA I will say in poor countries, realy Chile, argentina and Brazil give us originality into doom, dark and 80ties extreeme but nowdays I hear Iron Maiden whan I was kid, I wgonna be IM, no you wont!!!

I dont think in Esat Euroep are hard get lable, Rus, belarus, Ukr are strong and good bands same Ch and POl who are know ij own country but main problem are people can listen swe, fin but whan tahy hear slavic langauge thay are comfused...

china are one 2 such bands but Japs are overeted who coppy Europe and USA in all sorry ewery think there are coppy think but why metal because people more hera metal how folk, thay think its posers then

BTW japs all looks like emo

WHAT THE FUCK?! LOOOOL xD

hm... interesting theme/ I like some celtic bands and slavic bands. There is a very powerfull russian pagan band WELICORUSS/ I like it very much!
If you want to look up something about this band you can see here : www.welicoruss.com

Written by WELICORUSS on 31.03.2008 at 06:53

hm... interesting theme/ I like some celtic bands and slavic bands. There is a very powerfull russian pagan band WELICORUSS/ I like it very much!
If you want to look up something about this band you can see here : www.welicoruss.com

I listened few songs from their site, not bad, not bad at all

Written by WELICORUSS on 31.03.2008 at 06:53

hm... interesting theme/ I like some celtic bands and slavic bands. There is a very powerfull russian pagan band WELICORUSS/ I like it very much!
If you want to look up something about this band you can see here : www.welicoruss.com

I agree its good one

This topic should be merged with this one in some way. I really like the "Medieval Metal" and "Celtic Metal" genres (In Extremo, Mägo De Oz, Eluveitie and so on) but I would never call Dalriada a Slavic Metal band, actually. Although the origins of Hungarians are located in North Asia (among the Erzya and such peoples who nowadays live in Russia), and their language and culture are Uralic, not Indo-European, their music is closer to Celtic Metal than to other Folk Metal genres.

I would like to introduce you to Cyhiriaeth, the creators of Iberian Pagan Metal! They are from my hometown (Madrid) and their lyrical themes are about ancient Iberian (pre-Roman) mythology. Their music, however, is similar to standard Pagan Black Metal. Actually, Cyhiriaeth is one of the only two Black Metal bands that I enjoy (the other one being Anorexia Nervosa).

Video

Official Website

Written by Taktsekte on 01.04.2008 at 20:14

This topic should be merged with this one in some way. I really like the "Medieval Metal" and "Celtic Metal" genres (In Extremo, Mägo De Oz, Eluveitie and so on) but I would never call Dalriada a Slavic Metal band, actually. Although the origins of Hungarians are located in North Asia (among the Erzya and such peoples who nowadays live in Russia), and their language and culture are Uralic, not Indo-European, their music is closer to Celtic Metal than to other Folk Metal genres.

I would like to introduce you to Cyhiriaeth, the creators of Iberian Pagan Metal! They are from my hometown (Madrid) and their lyrical themes are about ancient Iberian (pre-Roman) mythology. Their music, however, is similar to standard Pagan Black Metal. Actually, Cyhiriaeth is one of the only two Black Metal bands that I enjoy (the other one being Anorexia Nervosa).

Video

Official Website

HUNGARIANS are no slavs thay langauge even dont sound like slavic, only way how tahy speek are because of cimunistic reagime thay shood learn russian, but thay belong to same groop like fins, estonians, livs, laps and some small nation to otherside of Urals, damn ig Hibbit Vigo see it he be mad like aftre redaing my grammer bock

Hungarian is an Ugro-Finnish language,totally different from every other language on this world.

Written by Elodie Artour on 02.04.2008 at 15:53

Hungarian is an Ugro-Finnish language,totally different from every other language on this world.

I agree Letorzag, Magarzar, čehosarg

Written by Doc G. on 29.03.2008 at 03:01

Written by VPeter on 29.03.2008 at 02:49

I agree what K7 said people from their own country should use there own herritage, not copycat the the other. it is no problem if you use celtic instruments or other folk instruments for your music but to copy the whole imagery around it is an other thing. take for example the band Skilltron from Argentina, they don't sing about inca or that stuff but about scottish tales and even dress like them.....

to the one that said who was looking for african metal, no there isn't any just like there isn't any:
Chinese/Japanese Folk metal
Pirate Folk Metal
Indian Folk Metal
Egyptian Folk Metal
Inca Folk Metal

Couldn't have said it better myself. There is pirate folk metal, try that cheesy novelty band Alestorm, or Verbal Deception (fairly decent prog/death/pirate folk from my city). But I agree, it kind of pisses me off when I see north americans writing viking folk even though there a bunch of people with french/british descent, kind of laughable. If by indian you mean Native north american/aboriginal then check out Tomahawk, there more of just avantgarde type stuff, but the new album is almost entirely aboriginal songs, I hope someone does this but in a more metal direction, that would be amazing, there is enough ancient culture in north america, I dont see why we have to be ripping off someone elses. If by Indian you mean India, I guess th closest thing would be Melechesh.

I don't see Alestorm as folk but more a running wild meets children of bodom, I already knew them when they were first called Batlleheart and they haven't changed that much they still suck and are an other mindless product for the dumb power metal masses. Verbal Deception also isn't folk htey are like Suidakra most people label them folk but they are in fact just melodic death with just a hint of folk in there music. I already found a viking folk metal band from Vietnam..... no joke. I already tried Tomahawk but they are way to prog for mine taste. O well time will tell if people in Japan/North America/South America/Egypt/or any country with a pirate history will start there own folk metal.

The best Folk Metal band out there is without doubt IMO Swedish Månegarm! Their demos kicked ass. Nordstjärnans tidsålder was a great mix of Black Metal and Swedish Folk Music. Havets vargar is my favourite and by far their most extreme album with excellent lyrics (who can resist the ones in Den sista striden?). With Dödsfärd they became more melodic and though is has some songs you forget there's still many great ones and don't forget the so beautiful Gillesvisan. Vredens tid got even more melodic but is even better, one of their best, also contains some of their best lyrics and Segervisan had one of the best live chants ever when I saw them live. Urminnes hävd is a Folk Music EP and shows how good their ballads are. Their latest work Vargstenen is a masterpiece and has an excellent mix of calm and heavy tracks.
Their concert last Saturday was one of the best I've ever seen. hope they'll be even better on Friday!

My second favourites are Ensiferum, maybe because I'm such a fan of Mäenpää and especially Lindroos. Wanderer has become me and my friends favourite booze song!

On third place we have Folk Symphonic NS-Black Metal band Nokturnal Mortum. Their music is so beautiful and has some of the coolest growls I've ever heard. Perun's Celestial Silver will always be one of my favourite songs, I was hooked right away.

i heard for many of those band listed in first post, but i listened only two of all, and Korpiklaani is very good and i like em alot, and second is haggard they were also nice for my ear......

Written by VPeter on 02.04.2008 at 16:49

Written by Doc G. on 29.03.2008 at 03:01

Written by VPeter on 29.03.2008 at 02:49

I agree what K7 said people from their own country should use there own herritage, not copycat the the other. it is no problem if you use celtic instruments or other folk instruments for your music but to copy the whole imagery around it is an other thing. take for example the band Skilltron from Argentina, they don't sing about inca or that stuff but about scottish tales and even dress like them.....

to the one that said who was looking for african metal, no there isn't any just like there isn't any:
Chinese/Japanese Folk metal
Pirate Folk Metal
Indian Folk Metal
Egyptian Folk Metal
Inca Folk Metal

Couldn't have said it better myself. There is pirate folk metal, try that cheesy novelty band Alestorm, or Verbal Deception (fairly decent prog/death/pirate folk from my city). But I agree, it kind of pisses me off when I see north americans writing viking folk even though there a bunch of people with french/british descent, kind of laughable. If by indian you mean Native north american/aboriginal then check out Tomahawk, there more of just avantgarde type stuff, but the new album is almost entirely aboriginal songs, I hope someone does this but in a more metal direction, that would be amazing, there is enough ancient culture in north america, I dont see why we have to be ripping off someone elses. If by Indian you mean India, I guess th closest thing would be Melechesh.

I don't see Alestorm as folk but more a running wild meets children of bodom, I already knew them when they were first called Batlleheart and they haven't changed that much they still suck and are an other mindless product for the dumb power metal masses. Verbal Deception also isn't folk htey are like Suidakra most people label them folk but they are in fact just melodic death with just a hint of folk in there music. I already found a viking folk metal band from Vietnam..... no joke. I already tried Tomahawk but they are way to prog for mine taste. O well time will tell if people in Japan/North America/South America/Egypt/or any country with a pirate history will start there own folk metal.

Ironically Verbal Deception is from Alberta, Canada, where theres not really any major bodies of water to be a pirate in...

I like slavic bands such as Butterfly Temple,Arkona,Arda...and Korpiklaani(which is not slavic,but i like them:D)

I really love Folk Metal........alot. My favorite genre although I do listen to more Melodic Death bands. Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Finntroll, Windir, Moonsorrow (Yes, they're Pagan Metal but some consider them "Blackened Folk Metal"), Tursias and Eluveitie are my favorites

my favorite genre too . It really makes me feel good in a way other genres can't . It's both optimistic and tough (definitely the best music for parties). Favorite bands : Ensiferum , Eluveitie, Korpiklaani, Finntroll maybe a bit of turisas anyway mostly finnish...

i think it's very important to listen music of your country,because u can join a singing))and the words touching the themes of your history,your soul,your religion...that's why i'm listening slavic folk-metal...that is mine and about my ancestors(ooh,somebody becomes a selfish person:) )

Written by Guest on 04.04.2008 at 15:05

i think it's very important to listen music of your country,because u can join a singing))and the words touching the themes of your history,your soul,your religion...that's why i'm listening slavic folk-metal...that is mine and about my ancestors(ooh,somebody becomes a selfish person:) )

I agree but lyrics in native langauge damn its so hard to write, much esyer are do it in english

but why?if it's ur born language,it's easier...must be))and also i mean native slavic instruments, i think if u use them with english texts,u can't bring the national colour...

Written by Guest on 04.04.2008 at 15:28

but why?if it's ur born language,it's easier...must be))and also i mean native slavic instruments, i think if u use them with english texts,u can't bring the national colour...

No it isnt if person isnt born poet
i have no problem use othe rlangauges have no problem get basic of slavic so i can get point of it

правда?))
well,it's just my oppinion...;)i'm*stupid thirteen blond girl* still don't understand your point of view in that question:lol:

Written by Guest on 04.04.2008 at 17:55

правда?))
well,it's just my oppinion...;)i'm*stupid thirteen blond girl* still don't understand your point of view in that question:lol:

Sorry my kyrlic are poorm, knowing greek letters isnt it written ptavda

Yes ist true I like slavic metal favoite band be Arakain and songs ''zapommeņ' ''Zase spi? v Noče Sama '' n ''?lečna zabiset'' but useing slavic in metal its good generaly

Try Croats crna Udovica and you will understand

i'm so sorry,i should write it with english letters))
thanx for advices)

Written by Guest on 04.04.2008 at 18:05

i'm so sorry,i should write it with english letters))
thanx for advices)

Here is rulle english or die in this site or write othe rlabgauge whit englsih translation

Written by Bad English on 04.04.2008 at 18:09

Written by Guest on 04.04.2008 at 18:05

i'm so sorry,i should write it with english letters))
thanx for advices)

Here is rulle english or die in this site or write othe rlabgauge whit englsih translation

sorry,i having giant troubles with english,what do you mean?)

Written by Guest on 04.04.2008 at 18:12

Written by Bad English on 04.04.2008 at 18:09

Written by Guest on 04.04.2008 at 18:05

i'm so sorry,i should write it with english letters))
thanx for advices)

Here is rulle english or die in this site or write othe rlabgauge whit englsih translation

sorry,i having giant troubles with english,what do you mean?)

It means in forum you can only speek in english or whit english translation

Written by Bad English on 04.04.2008 at 15:11

lyrics in native language damn its so hard to write, much esyer are do it in english

I agree with you, it's hard to write lyris for folk metal(or even metal in general) in your own language, without making it sound rediculous. Also, when you write in your own language, it's so damn hard to make the myths,folklore and/or attitude justice.