The albums that define
viking metal.
Our picks for where to start with viking metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top viking metal artists
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The viking metal essentials
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Heidevolk
Batavi
A triumphant blend of folk melodies and heavy metal riffs that evoke epic tales of ancient warriors.
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Ensiferum
Two Paths
Epic melodies collide with thunderous rhythms, creating a powerful and invigorating folk metal experience.
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Ensiferum
10th Anniversary Live
A rousing blend of folk melodies and thunderous metal riffs, capturing the spirit of a live celebration.
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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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Einherjer
Norwegian Native Art
A thunderous blend of melodic riffs and epic narratives intertwined with Norse mythology.
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Einherjer
Far Far North
Epic melodies interweave with fierce rhythms, creating a powerful homage to Norse mythology and Viking heritage.
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Skálmöld
Með vættum
A thunderous blend of melodic folk and Viking metal, echoing ancient sagas through powerful instrumentation.
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Skálmöld
Skálmöld & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands
Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with thunderous folk metal, creating a dramatic saga of Norse mythology.
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Liv Kristine
Enter My Religion
Ethereal melodies weave through haunting vocals and layered instrumentals, blending gothic and folk metal with pop sensibilities.
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Liv Kristine
Deus ex Machina
A haunting blend of ethereal vocals and dark, atmospheric instrumentation that weaves together metal and folk influences.
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Turisas
The Varangian Way
Epic orchestration and folk melodies intertwine, creating a grand musical odyssey steeped in Viking lore.
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Turisas
Turisas2013
Epic orchestration and driving rhythms merge with folk melodies, creating a cinematic metal experience.
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Månegarm
Vredens Tid
A fierce blend of black metal and traditional folk elements, evoking ancient Norse tales and epic battles.
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Månegarm
Dödsfärd
A dark tapestry of black metal and folk elements, weaving tales of Norse mythology and ancient struggles.
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Bathory
Hammerheart
Epic compositions intertwine black metal ferocity with majestic viking themes and atmospheric melodies.
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Thyrfing
Urkraft
Epic viking metal intertwines soaring melodies with thunderous rhythms, invoking ancient Norse imagery and fierce spirit.
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Bathory
The Return
Raw and chaotic, this album unleashes a relentless assault of dark melodies and aggressive rhythms.
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Thyrfing
Hels vite
A dense tapestry of melodic riffs and atmospheric keyboards, steeped in Norse mythology and Viking lore.
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Black Messiah
First War of the World
A thunderous blend of black metal and folk elements, conjuring epic sagas with each visceral riff and haunting melody.
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Black Messiah
The Final Journey
Epic melodies and harsh vocals intertwine, creating a soundscape deeply rooted in Norse mythology and dark folklore.
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Falkenbach
...Magni Blandinn Ok Megintiri...
A haunting blend of atmospheric melodies and fierce black metal aggression that evokes ancient Norse mythology.
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Svartsot
Maledictus Eris
A thunderous blend of melodic riffs and folk-inspired elements that evoke epic tales of Viking lore.
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Svartsot
Mulmets Viser
Epic melodies intertwine with thunderous rhythms, invoking ancient tales of Norse mythology and Viking valor.
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Falkenbach
Asa
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and evocative folk melodies that transports listeners to ancient realms.
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