Walhalla Wacht cover

Walhalla Wacht

Heidevolk · 2008

41 min · 10 tracks · folk metal · pagan metal · viking metal

Epic folk melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a powerful homage to Norse mythology and ancient battles.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic soundscapes for storytelling
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • immersive experience of mythology
  • intense moments of battle energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 26, 2008, 'Walhalla Wacht' is Heidevolk's second full-length album, following their debut 'De Strijdlust Is Geboren' from 2005. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its identity within the pagan metal scene and expanding its thematic focus on Dutch history and mythology.
Stylistic neighbors
Eluveitie· Korpiklaani· Finntroll

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Saksenland 5:37
  • 2 Koning Radboud 3:40
  • 3 Wodan heerst 8:04
  • 4 Hulde aan de kastelein 1:03
  • 5 Walhalla wacht 4:11
  • 6 Opstand der Bataven 4:36
  • 7 Het Wilde Heer 5:48
  • 8 Naar de hal der gevallenen 1:59
  • 9 Zwaarden geheven 4:08
  • 10 Dageraad 2:22

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