The albums that define
pagan metal.
Our picks for where to start with pagan metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top pagan metal artists
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The pagan metal essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Tersivel
For One Pagan Brotherhood
Epic melodies intertwine with traditional folk elements, creating a tapestry of rich pagan metal soundscapes.
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Heidevolk
Walhalla Wacht
Epic folk melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a powerful homage to Norse mythology and ancient battles.
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Heidevolk
Velua
A rich tapestry of folk melodies and heavy riffs that evoke ancient tales and mythical landscapes.
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Arkona
Stenka Na Stenku
A fierce blend of black metal and traditional Slavic folk melodies creates an aggressive yet haunting soundscape.
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Arkona
Goi, Rode, Goi!
A thunderous fusion of black and folk metal, steeped in Slavic mythology and brutal melodic intensity.
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Nokturnal Mortum
To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire
A haunting blend of symphonic black metal and folk elements, steeped in dark mythology and atmospheric soundscapes.
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Nokturnal Mortum
Goat Horns
A symphonic blend of folk and black metal, steeped in pagan themes and haunting melodies.
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Primordial
The Gathering Wilderness
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and traditional Irish folk elements that evokes ancient landscapes and deep emotional resonance.
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Primordial
A Journey's End
A haunting blend of black metal ferocity and folk-infused melancholy that evokes a deep sense of longing.
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Furor Gallico
Furor Gallico
A tempestuous blend of haunting melodies and thunderous riffs, echoing ancient tales through modern metal.
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Tersivel
Worship Of The Gods
A vibrant tapestry of pagan metal blending melodic instrumentation with mythological themes and powerful anthems.
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Slechtvalk
A Forlorn Throne
A sprawling epic of pagan metal, combining orchestral elements with thunderous guitars and evocative lyrics.
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Slechtvalk
Falconry
Atmospheric melodies entwine with fierce riffs and haunting vocals, embodying the essence of pagan metal.
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Darkestrah
Turan
Epic pagan metal intertwines atmospheric melodies with thunderous rhythms, invoking ancient spirits and mystical landscapes.
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