folk metal artists
18 published folk metal artists, led by Korpiklaani, Ensiferum and Finntroll.
At a glance
18 published folk metal artists; 146 studio albums have verified cover art.
- Published artists0 tier 1 · 0 tier 2 · 18 tier 3
- 18
- Release groups
- 511
- Studio albums
- 149
- Albums with cover artverified Cover Art Archive
- 146
- Timeline events
- 410
- Average career spanfirst to last dated release
- 22.1 years
- Full biographies
- 14
- Biography words
- 17,278
When they started
Debut decade from each artist's earliest dated release. Most debuts fell in the 1990s (12 artists).
| Decade | Artists |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 2 |
Where they come from
Countries with the most folk metal artists. Finland leads with 5.
Often paired with
Genres that share artists with folk metal. The most shared is progressive metal, with 4 artists in both.
Covers from folk metal
146 studio albums have verified cover art. The 12 shown come from the most famous artists.
Rankarumpu
Korpiklaani · 2024
Jylhä
Korpiklaani · 2021
Kulkija
Korpiklaani · 2018
Noita
Korpiklaani · 2015
Manala
Korpiklaani · 2012
Ukon wacka
Korpiklaani · 2011
Karkelo
Korpiklaani · 2009
Korven kuningas
Korpiklaani · 2008
Tervaskanto
Korpiklaani · 2007
Tales Along This Road
Korpiklaani · 2006
Voice of Wilderness
Korpiklaani · 2005
Spirit of the Forest
Korpiklaani · 2003
Leaders
In Extremo has the most release groups (88); Amorphis the longest career (34 years); Gåte the most awards (2).
Most prolific
| Artist | release groups |
|---|---|
| In Extremo | 88 |
| Amorphis | 72 |
| Korpiklaani | 59 |
| Alestorm | 41 |
| Wagakki Band | 41 |
Longest careers
first to last dated release
| Artist | years |
|---|---|
| Amorphis | 34 |
| Mezarkabul | 32 |
| In Extremo | 30 |
| Ensiferum | 29 |
| Korpiklaani | 29 |
Most decorated
| Artist | awards |
|---|---|
| Gåte | 2 |
Most famous folk metal artists
Korpiklaani
Finland · Group · 1993–present
folk metal, humppa
49 wikis
Ensiferum
Finland · Group · 1995–present
power metal, viking metal, melodic death metal, folk metal
41 wikis
Finntroll
Finland · Group · 1997–present
extreme metal, folk metal
37 wikis
Amorphis
Finland · Group · 1990–present
progressive metal, death-doom, melodic death metal, folk metal
34 wikis
Gåte
Norway · Group · 1999–present
folk rock, progressive rock, electronica, progressive metal, folk metal
27 wikis
In Extremo
Germany · Group · 1995–present
folk music, industrial metal, folk metal, medieval metal
26 wikis
Equilibrium
Germany · Group · 2003–present
folk metal, symphonic black metal
24 wikis
Alestorm
United Kingdom · Group · 2004–present
power metal, folk metal
24 wikis
Turisas
Finland · Group · 1997–present
symphonic metal, viking metal, folk metal
24 wikis
Bloodywood
India · Group · 2016–present
nu metal, rap metal, folk metal
20 wikis
Månegarm
Sweden · Group · 1995–present
black metal, viking metal, folk metal
20 wikis
Vintersorg
Sweden · Group · 1994–present
progressive metal, black metal, folk metal
17 wikis
More folk metal artists
Showing 1–6 of 6 artists
Wagakki Band
Japan · Group · 2013–present
rock music, J-pop, folk metal
14 wikis · Tier 3
Finsterforst
Germany · Group · 2004–present
folk metal
14 wikis · Tier 3
Kari Rueslåtten
Norway · Person · born 1973
folk metal
13 wikis · Tier 3
Ásmegin
Norway · Group · 1998–present
folk metal
13 wikis · Tier 3
The 3rd and the Mortal
Norway · Group · 1992–present
progressive metal, folk metal
13 wikis · Tier 3
Mezarkabul
Turkey · Group · 1987–present
heavy metal music, thrash metal, speed metal, power metal, Anatolian rock, folk metal
12 wikis · Tier 3