Viking Folk

Viking folk is a musical genre characterized by its raw, earthy sound, often featuring traditional Nordic instruments such as the nyckelharpa, fiddle, and percussion, alongside haunting vocalizations and chants. Emerging from the Nordic folk revival of the 1990s and 2000s, Viking folk draws inspiration from ancient Scandinavian cultures, mythology, and history. The genre gained popularity in the 2010s, particularly among fans of folk metal and ambient music. Viking folk is significant for its ability to evoke a sense of primal, pagan connection to nature and heritage, often incorporating elements of ritual and mysticism. While sharing similarities with neofolk and ambient genres, Viking folk is distinct in its emphasis on Norse cultural roots and its use of traditional instrumentation. The genre's sonic tapestry is woven from a blend of folk, ambient, and experimental sounds, creating a unique, immersive experience that transports listeners to a mythic, pre-Christian world.

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Fire Queen
Single - Released February 12, 2025

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A Tergo Lupi
Bjorth
Byrdi
Danheim
Draugablíkk
Einar Selvik
Filip Lackovic
Forndom
Fuimadane
Garmarna
Gealdýr
Hedningarna
Heilung
Heldom
Kaunan
Kveld
Munknörr
Nytt Land
Osi And The Jupiter
Rúnahild
Rúnfell
SKÁLD
Sowulo
Steindór Andersen
Tenhi
Torulf
Valravn
Vinnie Camilleri
Vǫluspá
Danheim
Heilung
SKÁLD
Einar Selvik
Gealdýr
Heldom
Bjorth
Kveld
A Tergo Lupi
Forndom
Garmarna
Rúnfell
Sowulo
Osi And The Jupiter
Nytt Land
Filip Lackovic
Munknörr
Vǫluspá
Hedningarna
Fuimadane
Rúnahild
Byrdi
Valravn
Draugablíkk
Vinnie Camilleri
Tenhi
Kaunan
Torulf
Steindór Andersen