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.
Arkona
Stenka Na Stenku
A fierce blend of black metal aggression and folk melodies, steeped in Slavic mythology and traditional instrumentation.
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Arkona
Goi, Rode, Goi!
'Goi, Rode, Goi!' serves as a comprehensive gateway into Arkona’s world, offering engaging tracks that highlight their energetic sound and cultural themes. It's where their style is most cohesive and accessible for newcomers.
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Heidevolk
Batavi
Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with historical narratives, featuring lush harmonies and a driving rhythm that evokes ancient battles.
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Heidevolk
Uit oude grond
Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with historical narratives and powerful choral arrangements, evoking a rich tapestry of Dutch mythology.
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Nokturnal Mortum
Lunar Poetry
A haunting blend of symphonic black metal and folk elements, steeped in pagan themes and rich atmospheric textures.
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Nokturnal Mortum
To the Gates of Blasphemous Fire
Epic melodies intertwine with dark, atmospheric soundscapes, creating a hauntingly immersive journey through folklore and chaos.
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Darkestrah
Turan
Epic soundscapes intertwine heavy riffs with traditional instrumentation, creating a mesmerizing journey through ancient themes and landscapes.
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Primordial
Redemption at the Puritan's Hand
Epic soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, merging black metal ferocity and folk-inspired introspection in a rich tapestry of emotion.
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Tersivel
For One Pagan Brotherhood
A vigorous blend of folk melodies and heavy riffs, evoking ancient themes through a modern metal lens.
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Tersivel
Worship Of The Gods
A fierce blend of melodic riffs and ancient themes that conjures the spirits of forgotten deities and epic battles.
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Slechtvalk
A Forlorn Throne
Epic melodies intertwine with harsh vocals, crafting a rich soundscape that evokes ancient battles and mythological tales.
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Slechtvalk
Falconry
A turbulent blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies that captures the essence of pagan metal's darker themes.
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Primordial
The Gathering Wilderness
A haunting blend of black metal ferocity and folk melodies, enveloped in themes of loss and historical reflection.
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Furor Gallico
Furor Gallico
A rich tapestry of Celtic melodies and heavy metal riffs, weaving ancient themes into a modern soundscape.
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Darkestrah
Epos
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Waldgeflüster
Herbstklagen
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Waldgeflüster
Meine Fesseln
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Grai
Polynʹ-Trava
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Menhir
Thuringia
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Menhir
Hildebrandslied
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XIV Dark Centuries
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XIV Dark Centuries
Skithingi
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