Folk Metal

Folk metal is a genre that combines the aggression and intensity of heavy metal with the traditional instrumentation and cultural heritage of folk music. Characterized by the use of acoustic instruments such as fiddles, flutes, and accordions alongside heavy metal staples like distorted guitars and driving rhythms, folk metal creates a unique sound that is both fierce and festive. Emerging in the 1990s, particularly in Europe, folk metal drew inspiration from the traditional music of various cultures, incorporating elements of Celtic, Nordic, and Slavic folk into its sound. With a strong focus on storytelling and mythology, folk metal often explores themes of history, nature, and cultural identity. Notable for its energetic and often anthemic quality, folk metal has drawn comparisons to power metal and pagan metal, but its distinctive blend of folk instrumentation and metal intensity sets it apart.

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Boats N' Hoes
Single - Released May 2, 2025
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