Slavic Folk Metal

Slavic folk metal is a vibrant genre that fuses the ferocity of heavy metal with the rich cultural heritage of Slavic folk music. Characterized by driving rhythms, soaring vocal melodies, and a diverse array of traditional instruments such as flutes, bagpipes, and accordions, this genre emerged in the 1990s and 2000s in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. Drawing inspiration from medieval and pagan Slavic traditions, Slavic folk metal often incorporates lyrics that explore mythology, folklore, and national history. This genre's unique blend of folk instrumentation and metal intensity sets it apart from similar styles like Celtic metal and Viking metal, while its emphasis on cultural identity and historical storytelling resonates with fans of folk rock and world music. With its energetic live performances and evocative soundscapes, Slavic folk metal has become a staple of the folk metal scene, captivating audiences with its raw energy and deep cultural roots.

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Strumień
Single - Released October 29, 2024

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Alkonost
Arkona
Beer Bear
Cronica
Deloraine
Diabol Boruta
Fferyllt
FängörN
Gods Tower
Grai
Helroth
Kalevala
Last Wail
Leshak
Leśne Licho
Litvintroll
Lutavierje
Merkfolk
Morhana
Munruthel
Netherfell
Othalan
Pagan Reign
Percival Schuttenbach
Radogost
SatanaKozel
Silent Stream of Godless Elegy
Svartby
Sventoyar
Turisas
Voloh
Wartha
Woodscream
Łysa Góra
Żywiołak
Ладушка
Руян
Сколот
Percival Schuttenbach
Turisas
Żywiołak
Arkona
Deloraine
Grai
Alkonost
Helroth
Łysa Góra
Woodscream
Leśne Licho
Merkfolk
Fferyllt
Сколот
Kalevala
Cronica
Radogost
Othalan
SatanaKozel
Silent Stream of Godless Elegy
Gods Tower
Litvintroll
Lutavierje
Руян
FängörN
Netherfell
Last Wail
Ладушка
Sventoyar
Morhana
Beer Bear
Voloh
Pagan Reign
Wartha
Munruthel
Svartby
Diabol Boruta
Leshak