Black metal and neofolk project from Suffolk, England active since 2015. Wapentake draws from the Anglo-Saxon heritage of East Anglia, blending raw black metal with neofolk's acoustic intimacy.

Folk and ambient project from Bergen, Norway led by Einar Selvik, internationally renowned for their use of ancient Nordic instruments and Old Norse poetry. Wardruna's music draws deeply from Norse mythology and runic traditions, earning them global recognition including contributions to the Vikings television series.

Melodic death and folk metal band from Tampere, Finland active since 2017. Warfarer blends the melodic traditions of Finnish death metal with folk elements, drawing from the rich heritage of Nordic music.

Folk metal band from Kingston upon Hull, England active since 2017. Whalebone draws from the maritime heritage of the Humber estuary, weaving folk elements into a metal framework.

Melodic folk and death metal band from Tarragona, Spain with roots stretching back decades. White Raven fuses folk melodies with death metal aggression, drawing from Catalonia's rich cultural heritage.

Black, death, and gothic metal project from Spain active since 1994, incorporating ambient and folk elements into their diverse sound. Wiking Wings spans nearly three decades of genre-blending extreme metal that draws from both atmospheric and aggressive traditions.

Folk and power metal band from Pisa, Italy evolving from progressive/power metal into a beloved folk/power metal act. Wind Rose has gained international renown for their dwarf-themed folk power metal anthems that celebrate mining, feasting, and underground glory.

Melodic black, folk, and Viking metal band from Sogndal, Norway founded in 1994 by the late Valfar (Terje Bakken). Windir blended Sogndal's dramatic fjord landscapes with black metal, folk melodies, and Viking themes, creating a beloved legacy that endures despite Valfar's tragic death in 2004.

Melodic death and folk/pagan metal project from Ostrava, Czech Republic led by Radim Kubánek with guitarist Stanislav Bárta. Their 2022 debut EP The Forlorn Path weaves folk melodies and pagan themes into melodic death metal, exploring journeys of breaking free from expectation and forging one's own path.