The Profound World of Folk Metal: A Summary of Recommended Popular Bands

When you hear the term “folk metal,” what kind of music comes to mind?

Some of you might think, “Metal is intense, guitar-driven music—but what does ‘folk’ have to do with it?” and scratch your heads.

To put it simply, folk metal is a genre where metal music incorporates traditional instruments and blends in folky elements.

There are closely related subgenres like Viking metal and pagan metal, and in Japan, bands categorized as Viking metal tend to be better known.

In this article, we introduce well-known bands in folk metal, including Viking metal.

If you’re interested, please check it out!