How to get into folk metal
folk metal: fusion genre of heavy metal music and traditional folk music northsound.fm covers 238 folk metal artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into folk metal?
Start with Amorphis's "Halo". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into folk metal.
Who are the best folk metal artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for folk metal include Amorphis, In Extremo and Mägo de Oz. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is folk metal?
fusion genre of heavy metal music and traditional folk music