neofolk artists
8 published neofolk artists, led by Burzum, Wardruna and Aquarium.
At a glance
8 published neofolk artists; 97 studio albums have verified cover art.
- Published artists0 tier 1 · 1 tier 2 · 7 tier 3
- 8
- Release groups
- 296
- Studio albums
- 100
- Albums with cover artverified Cover Art Archive
- 97
- Timeline events
- 203
- Average career spanfirst to last dated release
- 30.7 years
- Full biographies
- 5
- Biography words
- 9,450
When they started
Debut decade from each artist's earliest dated release. Most debuts fell in the 1990s (3 artists).
| Decade | Artists |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 2 |
Where they come from
Countries with the most neofolk artists. Norway leads with 3.
Often paired with
Genres that share artists with neofolk. The most shared is black metal, with 2 artists in both.
Covers from neofolk
97 studio albums have verified cover art. The 12 shown come from the most famous artists.
The Land of Thulê
Burzum · 2024
Thulêan Mysteries
Burzum · 2020
Analog '94
Burzum · 2018
The Ways of Yore
Burzum · 2014
Sôl austan, Mâni vestan
Burzum · 2013
Umskiptar
Burzum · 2012
Fallen
Burzum · 2011
From the Depths of Darkness
Burzum · 2011
Belus
Burzum · 2010
Hliðskjálf
Burzum · 1999
Dauði Baldrs
Burzum · 1997
Filosofem
Burzum · 1996
Leaders
Aquarium has the most release groups (124); Aquarium the longest career (46 years); Abigail Lapell the most awards (3).
Most prolific
| Artist | release groups |
|---|---|
| Aquarium | 124 |
| Ulver | 60 |
| Burzum | 51 |
| Wardruna | 28 |
| Omnia | 24 |
Longest careers
first to last dated release
| Artist | years |
|---|---|
| Aquarium | 46 |
| Burzum | 34 |
| Ulver | 33 |
| David Tibet | 29 |
| Omnia | 26 |
Most decorated
| Artist | awards |
|---|---|
| Abigail Lapell | 3 |
Most famous neofolk artists
Burzum
Norway · Group · 1991–2018
dark ambient, black metal, neofolk, National Socialist black metal
60 wikis
Wardruna
Norway · Group · 2003–present
ambient music, Nordic folk music, neofolk
34 wikis
Aquarium
Russia · Group · 1972–present
rock music, rock and roll, blues rock, folk rock, psychedelic rock, experimental rock, art rock, new wave, reggae, jazz fusion, indie rock, neofolk, bard rock
28 wikis
Ulver
Norway · Group · 1993–present
experimental rock, synth-pop, black metal, avant-garde metal, neofolk
26 wikis
Omnia
Netherlands · Group · 1996–present
neofolk, pagan folk
20 wikis
David Tibet
United Kingdom · Person · born 1960
industrial music, neofolk
8 wikis
Rose McDowall
United Kingdom · Person · born 1959
new wave, neofolk
6 wikis
Abigail Lapell
Canada · Person · born 1980
neofolk
4 wikis