Skyclad - Folkemon

Chips are down and stakes are high,
Milk-shake minds are sucked bone dry.
If their fiendish schemes should fail,
They'll smoke us all - but not inhale!














Artist: Skyclad
Album: Folkemon (2000)
Genre: Folk Metal
Official Site: http://www.skyclad.co.uk/index.html/

Skyclad are hailed as the creators of the Folk Metal genre. The British band was originally formed by Sabbat vocalist Martin Walkyier and Pariah guitarist Steve Ramsey as a sort of one-album project, but soon evolved into one of the greatest metal bands around. The group underwent many line-up changes in the beginning of their career, but they've pulled together. This album marks the last in which Walkyier is on vocals before he went on to form The Clan Destined. This is Skyclad's Folkemon. Notable tracks include The Great Brain Robbery, Polkageist, and When God Logs-Off.

Tracklist:
1. The Great Brain Robbery - (4:34)
2. Think Back and Lie of England - (4:59)
3. Polkageist - (4:02)
4. Crux of the Message - (4:53)
5. The Disenchanted Forest - (7:11)
6. The Antibody Politic - (3:19)
7. When God Logs-Off - (3:09)
8. You Lost My Memory - (5:57)
9. Deja-Vu Ain't What It Used To Be - (5:46)
10. Any Old Irony? - (3:53)
11. Swords of a Thousand Men - (2:48)

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Elvenking - The Scythe

Seven moons painted the skies
Before I reached for the chosen one
A travel through the starlit horizons
Through the magic's way
On the path that leads us to knowledge,
A light fall of rites














Artist: Elvenking
Album: The Scythe (2007)
Genre: Power Folk Metal
Official Site: www.elvenking.net

Elvenking is not new to the metal community - almost every fan of Power or Folk Metal has heard of Damnagoras's vocals combined with the folky guitar tracks and violins. This brand of Folk-influenced Power Metal is incredible, and with the arrival of this latest album, the group continues on its conquest of the genre. The Scythe is a must-have for any Elvenking fan. Notable tracks include Romance and Wrath, The Scythe, and Death and the Suffering (a play off of the Wintersun song Death and the Healing).

Tracklist:
1. The Scythe - (5:37)
2. Lost Hill of Memories - (4:58)
3. Infection - (5:24)
4. Poison Tears - (4:31)
5. A Riddle of Stars - (5:22)
6. Romance and Wrath - (8:14)
7. The Divided Heart - (4:39)
8. Totentanz - (2:28)
9. Death and the Suffering - (5:11)
10. Dominhate - (8:57)

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Requests

Elvenking - Heathenreel - (2001) - Power Folk Metal
Requested by Yehough from GaiaOnline

Ayreon - The Human Equation - (2004) - Progressive Metal
Requested by ElDot from GaiaOnline

Týr

Týr is a Viking Metal band hailing from... the Faroe Islands? Where the hell is that? Regardless, these guys are some of the best Viking Metal I've ever heard, right up there with Ensiferum. Yes, they're playing in chainmail in the picture - that's how awesome they are. The band, in classic Opeth fashion, consists of two guitarists, one of which is their lead singer, one bass player, and one drummer. The band has released 3 albums so far, the best being Eric the Red, as well as two EPs.

How Far to Asgaard - (2002)
Eric the Red - (2003)
Ragnarok - (2006)

Orkrist

I'm really not sure what genre to label Orkrist. I've seen some instances where people called them Medolic Black, some call them Doom, but I sense some Folk or Power influences. So I'm gonna call them Folk/Viking, leaning towards Power, and be done with it.

These guys (and one girl) hail from Slovakia, of all places. Themed off of Lord of the Rings (the name Orkrist is a play off of Orcrist, meaning Goblin-cleaver), these guys play a good folky metal, with a flute adding nice melodic elements in the foreground. Great growling and nice female vocals add a nice touch.

The band is officially split up.

Reginae Mysterium - (2002)
Grond - (2003)

Ensiferum

Ensiferum is a Viking/Folk Metal band from Helsinki, Finland. With their blazing distorted guitars and folk influences, Ensiferum... kicks ass. They're a must for any Viking Fan.

Ensiferum - (2001)
Iron - (2004)
Tale of Revenge (Single) - (2004)
Dragonheads EP - (2006)
Victory Songs - (2007)