"Profession of the Christian Faith or Decapitation." This was the
choice given by Sigmundur to his Faroese Viking compatriot Tróndur
í Gøtu. And so it was that in 999 A.D., the Christianization of the
small, scenic, yet striking “Føroyaland” began, slowly but surely,
casting a veil of oblivion over the ancient Scandinavian gods and
only leaving the relics of forgotten hedinistic dogma buried deep
within the Christian ritual. Or so it was believed...
Exactly 999 years later, a small group fondly remembering the
archaic gods and rites came together to form the only Faroese Folk
Metal band, TÝR.
ALESTORM
Scottish Pirate Metal!!!!!!
SUIDAKRA
While so-called "pagan metal" bands seem to be popping up around
every corner lately, trying to conform to current trends instead of
coming up with ideas of their own, SUIDAKRA have stayed true to the
sound that they have become known for. Reaching new heights in
their fourteen year history, the German celtic metallers return
full steam ahead with their 9th studio album, "Crógacht". Combining
fast melodic death metal, Irish folk music, and a torrent of
harmonies, they prove yet again the ability blend several different
influences into their unique sound. To put a spin on things, new
elements are introduced, like traditional instruments(bagpipes,
banjo, tin whistles), a sixteen member choir and epic orchestral
arrangements.
BEERCRAFT
The most hopular band ever! All hail fermentation!