A Swedish group mixing hurdy-gurdy and synthesizers to explore mythology without theatricality.
For a good sense of their approach, try "Where The Lonely Souls Go" or "The Soul Of A Hound", they're both moody and straightforward, without any extra drama.
They carved out a space where ancient instruments like the nyckelharpa sit comfortably with electric guitars, avoiding the political edges of some Viking metal. Songs like "Mother Of Times" show how they handle Nordic themes with a narrative, atmospheric touch. It's folk music that feels rooted but not stuck in the past.
Formed in Sweden in the late 1990s, they released albums like "Heralds of the Wind" in 2003 and "Fimbultúr" in 2005. Early associations with Viking metal gave way to a focus on cultural stories, with members like Maria Franz on vocals and flutes shaping their sound.
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