Hurdy-gurdy

Hurdy-gurdy, a genre deeply rooted in medieval European folk traditions, is characterized by its distinctive instrumentation, featuring the hurdy-gurdy, a stringed instrument played by a crank-turned wheel, accompanied by percussion, woodwinds, and strings. Emerging in the 1990s, this revivalist style, often classified as folk metal or medieval rock, draws inspiration from ancient Celtic, Norse, and Slavic musical heritage. Typically marked by driving rhythms, haunting melodies, and robust vocals, hurdy-gurdy music evokes a sense of mysticism and nostalgia, often incorporating elements of mythological and historical storytelling. This genre's cultural significance lies in its ability to reconnect listeners with Europe's rich musical past, while its dynamic fusion of traditional and modern elements has influenced a range of contemporary folk and metal styles.

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I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Single - Released September 19, 2025

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Andrey Vinogradov
Apocalypse Orchestra
Cellar Darling
Drohne
Eluveitie
Faun
Fejd
Garmarna
Guilhem Desq
Hagalaz' Runedance
Hedningarna
In Extremo
Lou Dalfin
Saltatio Mortis
Schandmaul
Storm Seeker
ZAAR
Saltatio Mortis
Eluveitie
Faun
In Extremo
Schandmaul
Cellar Darling
Garmarna
Guilhem Desq
Andrey Vinogradov
Hedningarna
Storm Seeker
Hagalaz' Runedance
Apocalypse Orchestra
Fejd
Lou Dalfin
ZAAR
Drohne