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.
Heidevolk
Batavi
A triumphant blend of folk melodies and heavy metal riffs that evoke epic tales of ancient warriors.
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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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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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Heidevolk
De strijdlust is geboren
A powerful blend of thunderous riffs and traditional folk melodies that evoke epic battles and ancient tales.
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Heidevolk
Uit oude grond
A thunderous blend of melodic folk metal and traditional themes, celebrating ancient myths with ferocity and grandeur.
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Heidevolk
Wodan Heerst
Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with thunderous drums and soaring melodies, evoking ancient Viking spirits.
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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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Arkona
Noch Velesova
Epic folk melodies intertwine with aggressive black metal riffs, creating a rich tapestry of Slavic mythology and emotion.
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Arkona
Lepta
A haunting blend of ferocious black metal and traditional Russian folk melodies that evoke ancient battles and spiritual struggles.
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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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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
The Voice of Steel
A grand tapestry of symphonic metal intertwined with Ukrainian folk melodies and dark, atmospheric themes.
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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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Nokturnal Mortum
Twilightfall
A haunting blend of black metal and Ukrainian folk melodies wrapped in symphonic arrangements.
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Nokturnal Mortum
Lunar Poetry
A haunting blend of symphonic black metal and folk elements, steeped in pagan themes and atmospheric grandeur.
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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
Spirit the Earth Aflame
Epic and atmospheric, blending black metal ferocity with haunting folk melodies and pagan themes.
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Primordial
Storm Before Calm
Epic arrangements blend atmospheric black metal with traditional Irish folk themes, creating a hauntingly immersive experience.
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Primordial
Exile Amongst the Ruins
Atmospheric black metal intertwines with haunting melodies and folk influences, creating a somber yet powerful sonic landscape.
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Primordial
To the Nameless Dead
A tumultuous blend of haunting melodies and aggressive riffs that evoke ancient struggles and timeless tales.
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Primordial
Where Greater Men Have Fallen
A thunderous blend of atmospheric black metal and haunting folk melodies that evokes ancient struggles.
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Primordial
Imrama
A haunting blend of black metal ferocity and folk melodies, steeped in ancient Irish mythology.
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