Iconic Norwegian band from Oslo, evolving dramatically from early black and folk metal through ambient, avant-garde, and electronica to new wave and synthpop since 1998. Their artistic metamorphosis from the raw extremity of Bergtatt to the sophisticated electronic soundscapes of later work makes them one of the most adventurous acts in music history.

Italian folk metal project active since 2018, weaving traditional folk elements into a heavy metal framework. Their sound bridges Italian folk traditions with the power and aggression of metal.

Berlin-based folk death metal band whose thematic approach centers on historical plague and macabre subject matter, earning the self-coined tag 'plague metal.' Their 2016 debut Inceptum Pestis delivers eight tracks across 45 minutes, with titles like Geisterschiff and Miasma reflecting their dark historical fascination.

Uneven is a progressive metal band from Belgrade, Serbia, incorporating folk influences into their compositions since 2021. The project blends traditional Serbian musical elements with progressive metal's technical ambition.

Folk and heavy metal band from Jelgava, Latvia, active since 2020 and weaving Latvian folk traditions into a heavy metal framework. Their sound bridges Baltic folk heritage with the power of traditional metal.

Urskogen is a black/folk metal and neofolk project from Stockholm, Sweden, active since 2012 and blending Scandinavian folk traditions with black metal and neofolk aesthetics. The project draws on ancient Swedish themes and forest imagery.

Toulouse-based project spanning brutal death metal and neofolk/ambient, active since 2014, named after the fearsome North American grizzly bear. Their dual identity bridges extreme metal's most brutal end with the contemplative beauty of neofolk.

Utmarken is a folk metal band from Vasterbotten in northern Sweden, performing tracks like Forfallstid and Broder i strid that draw on their remote Norrland heritage. The project channels the folk traditions of Sweden's sparsely populated north into metal.

Vade Aratro is a heavy metal band from San Giovanni in Persiceto near Bologna, Italy, active since 2008 and incorporating folk and thrash influences. Their name combining the Latin "vade" (go) with "aratro" (plough), they blend traditional heavy metal with folk and thrash elements.