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Posted by MétalNoir, 27.07.2008 - 06:18
I recently got interested in Folk Metal and I like it more an more. At first, I thought Finntroll was about the only Folk Metal band and that it was a marginal and widely unknown genre, but I soon realized Folk Metal bands are many, hailing from a lot of countries, ready to sing or scream the legends of their homeland. I only know half the bands I mentioned above and I'd like you to tell me which one you like the most and help me separating original and innovating ones from tasteless copycats...

Poll

Which Folk Metal band do you prefer?

Ensiferum
114
Aggalloch
84
Moonsorrow
52
Korpiklaani
43
Eqilibrium
36
Finntroll
35
Eluveitie
29
Turisas
20
Elvenking
14

Total votes: 427
26.08.2011 - 20:06
Sean 79
Skyclad and Cruachan. Originators and best
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28.11.2011 - 13:39
Inshushinak
I vote for ensiferum , but it really tough to choose between Eqilibrium ,Ensiferum ,Finntroll and korpiklaani
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29.11.2011 - 19:34
mrgod
It's really hard, but my vote goes to Ensiferum.


edit: wow, it's hundredth vote for Ensiferum.
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29.11.2011 - 22:05
EmperorGonzo
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Out of that list, my vote goes to Ensiferum.
Total though, my vote would have to be for Windir.
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03.12.2011 - 07:40
Melkor
Atleast get d spellin of agalloch rite plz...dey r d best in business bitches!!
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11.12.2011 - 11:26
Midgard
I had to vote for Agalloch out of loyalty to the band. Equilibrium comes in a close 2nd. But I'd have to say Kromlek or Finsterforst would take my vote had there been an option.
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10.05.2012 - 19:50
Infernal Eternal
It's Ensiferum for me. There is so much energy on their songs.
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14.05.2012 - 01:22
ravendeath
Among those Moonsorrow all the way, but it's kinda odd to call them folk metal.
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17.05.2012 - 23:56
Mr. Blonde
Ensiferum, though a tough call.
Also, isn't Elvenking a little more power than folk?
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18.05.2012 - 05:51
Berserk
Elvenking. Clean Vocals, Folk, and Power = Greatness.
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29.05.2012 - 01:14
IronAngel
Primordial, Cruachan (I really only like The Middle Kingdom, though, but that's amazing), Skyclad, Falkenbach. Out of these, Moonsorrow, followed by Agalloch.
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29.05.2012 - 20:39
Pennywise
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If they count as folk metal, it should be Orphanned Land, their music is just on a different level. Arabic, Klezmer progmetal mix with their religios concepts..just a level on its own. Followed by upcoming bands Myrath, Arkan, Ambehr and my favorites the singapores Rudra with their southern indian music/thrash mix. Therefore none european Folk Metal.
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07.09.2012 - 11:43
CobiWan1993
Secundum Filium
Out of this list, I would go with Agalloch, The Mantle is one of the greatest albums ever written as far as I'm concerned. Although I really like Moonsorrow and Ensiferum as well.
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07.09.2012 - 12:02
Fritillaria
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Agalloch and older Ensiferum,cause I really think their 2012 act fails
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07.09.2012 - 13:23
Ellrohir
Heaven Knight
Years have passed since my post in 2008 and now i just wonder, what a power metal band does in a first place of folk metal competition?
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12.10.2013 - 05:12
Eccer
Well, that's really easy. That which dominates the folk sound, and summons the howling north winds. That which summons the spirit of mother nature itself, Moonsorrow. Your songs echoes past and present!
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16.10.2013 - 18:15
NorthernDickhead
Written by Ellrohir on 07.09.2012 at 13:23

Years have passed since my post in 2008 and now i just wonder, what a power metal band does in a first place of folk metal competition?

Power Metal? No,it's Folk Metal. They have Folk musical instruments on their albums.
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