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.
Why this album works
'Walhalla Wacht' received positive critical reception, helping to elevate Heidevolk's profile within the European folk metal genre. The album's themes resonated with fans of Viking and pagan metal, leading to increased popularity and recognition in festivals across Europe.
- Best for
- epic soundscapes for storytelling dynamic journey with peaks immersive experience of mythology
- 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
- Ensiferum· Liv Kristine· Turisas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Saksenland Standout 5:37
- 2 Koning Radboud 3:40
- 3 Wodan heerst Standout 8:04
- 4 Hulde aan de kastelein 1:03
- 5 Walhalla wacht Standout 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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