10th album from 2019 by this veteran Italian band and the first chapter of the ambitious "Reader of the Runes" conceptual trilogy. Following the success of "Secrets of the Magick Grimoire", ELVENKING further developed its trademark blend of Power Metal and Folk Metal, creating an expansive fantasy storyline that would continue across multiple releases.
"Reader of the Runes - Divination" combines epic choruses, folk melodies, prominent violin arrangements and a powerful production that enhances the album's narrative character. Darker and more sophisticated than some of its predecessors, it finds the band at a creative peak, balancing the energy of Power Metal with the atmosphere and grandeur of its pagan-inspired world.
Recommended for fans of: ENSIFERUM, TURISAS, SKYCLAD, WIND ROSE.
7th album from 2025 by this German Epic Folk Metal band, released six years after "Renegades" and the first to feature Fabian Getto on vocals. Following a particularly divisive period marked by stronger Metalcore influences and a more modern approach, this album finds the band searching for a balance between the epic identity of their early years and the stylistic evolution developed over the last decade.
Its sound blends Folk Metal, Melodic Death Metal, symphonic elements and a significant amount of modern electronic textures. While still retaining epic melodies, cinematic atmospheres and traces of the band's pagan roots, the album favours shorter and more accessible songwriting than many of their classic releases. An ambitious comeback that sees the band embracing the future without completely abandoning the elements that made them one of Europe's most recognizable Folk Metal acts.
Recommended for fans of: ENSIFERUM, FINNTROLL, WINTERSUN and HEIDEVOLK.
1st album from 2017 by the Italian BLÓDIGA SKÁLD, a Folk Metal work with strong elements of medieval music, European folk and touches of melodic Metal. “Ruhn” builds a festive and epic universe based on traditional melodies, folk instruments and a very theatrical and narrative approach.
The album moves between drunken celebration, medieval fantasy and light epicness, with a more melodic and accessible approach than an aggressive one, standing out for its festive identity and its “tavern band” character within the European Folk Metal scene.
Recommended for fans of ELVENKING, KORPIKLAANI, ENSIFERUM and FINNTROLL. [Digipack]
11th album from '25 by this outstanding Swedish band devoted to an epic form of Viking/Pagan Metal filled with majestic folk and medieval melodies, heroic atmospheres, and powerful songwriting. Highly recommended for fans of THYRFING, SKYFORGER, ENSIFERUM, MOONSORROW, and the most triumphant side of Scandinavian pagan metal.
180-gram vinyl edition with booklet and poster of the 2nd album from 1998 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the key bands in European Pagan Black Metal. “A Journey’s End” shows the band in an early but already clearly defined stage, combining the rawness of Black Metal with a strong epic and atmospheric component.
The album develops a melancholic and combative sound, with extended structures, emotionally charged riffs and a very distinct identity, laying the foundations of the style the band would later fully establish in their subsequent releases.
Recommended for fans of BATHORY, MOONSORROW, ENSLAVED and SAMAEL.
2nd album from 2017 by this Russian band and an ambitious conceptual work that further established SLEEPING WOODLAND within the European Viking Metal and Folk Metal scene. Released six years after the band's debut, "To the Northern Seas" was the result of a lengthy songwriting process during which Yuri Ovchinnikov and Andrey Koshevoy created an extensive saga inspired by Norse mythology, Viking legends and the frozen landscapes of the far north.
Musically, the album blends epic passages, cinematic atmospheres, Folk melodies and highly narrative compositions. Rather than focusing solely on aggression, SLEEPING WOODLAND favors expansive and evocative songwriting where acoustic sections, solemn choirs and adventurous arrangements coexist naturally. The result is a richly textured album filled with northern spirit, reflecting influences from acts such as BATHORY, MOONSORROW and ENSIFERUM while retaining its own distinct identity.
Recommended for fans of: MOONSORROW, ENSIFERUM, BATHORY, FALKENBACH.
2nd album from '14 by this band from Thailand that plays melodic Black Metal with some Pagan touches and influences from DISSECTION, ABIGOR, SUMMONING...
Vinyl version in 2-LP with gatefold cover with embossed metallized logo and title of the 3rd album from '97 of this legendary norwegian band when they still played Viking black Metal, excellent!!
Third album from '15 by this Canadian band that plays a melodic Death Metal with Folk elements and influences like WINTERSUN, CHILDREN OF BODOM, BORKNAGAR, FOREFATHER...
5th album from 2005 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most distinctive and influential bands to emerge from the European Pagan Metal scene. “The Gathering Wilderness” marked the beginning of one of the most acclaimed periods in the band's career, firmly establishing its trademark blend of epicness, melancholy, darkness and deep Irish cultural roots.
More mature and emotionally powerful than its predecessors, the album features expansive and immersive compositions where elements of Pagan Metal, Doom Metal and Black Metal converge into a sound filled with dramatic intensity and unique character. Regarded by many fans as one of PRIMORDIAL's essential works, “The Gathering Wilderness” represented a major artistic leap forward and helped establish the band among the leading forces of contemporary epic Metal.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, MAEL MÓRDHA, SOLSTAFIR and FALKENBACH.
6th album from 2007 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most respected and distinctive bands in the European Metal scene. “To the Nameless Dead” is widely regarded by many fans as the band's masterpiece and the album that firmly established its international reputation, thanks to a masterful blend of epicness, darkness, melancholy and a profound connection to Irish history and cultural identity.
Featuring monumental compositions, intense atmospheres and an extraordinary vocal performance by Alan Averill "Nemtheanga", the album achieves a perfect balance between Black Metal-derived aggression, Doom Metal solemnity and the grandeur of epic Pagan Metal. An essential work of contemporary Metal that elevated PRIMORDIAL to true cult status.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, MAEL MÓRDHA, SOLSTAFIR and FALKENBACH.
Vinyl version in 2-LP with gatefold cover with two-sided poster and 2 bonus of the 6th album from 2007 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most respected and distinctive bands in the European Metal scene. “To the Nameless Dead” is widely regarded by many fans as the band's masterpiece and the album that firmly established its international reputation, thanks to a masterful blend of epicness, darkness, melancholy and a profound connection to Irish history and cultural identity.
Featuring monumental compositions, intense atmospheres and an extraordinary vocal performance by Alan Averill "Nemtheanga", the album achieves a perfect balance between Black Metal-derived aggression, Doom Metal solemnity and the grandeur of epic Pagan Metal. An essential work of contemporary Metal that elevated PRIMORDIAL to true cult status.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, MAEL MÓRDHA, SOLSTAFIR and FALKENBACH.
10th album from 2023 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most distinctive and respected bands in the European Metal scene. “How It Ends” marked the band's return five years after “Exile Amongst the Ruins”, once again showcasing its unmistakable blend of Celtic Metal, Black Metal and Doom Metal, enriched by deep emotional weight and a strong Irish cultural identity.
Darker, more reflective and melancholic than much of the band's recent output, the album unfolds through epic and twilight-like atmospheres, combining powerful emotional passages, Celtic-rooted melodies and the unmistakable vocal performance of Alan Averill. With impeccable production and richly layered songwriting, “How It Ends” once again demonstrates PRIMORDIAL's ability to create deeply human, solemn and highly distinctive Metal, reinforcing its status as one of the genre's most unique acts.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, SOLSTAFIR, FALKENBACH and MAEL MÓRDHA.
Vinyl version in 2-LP with gatefold cover of the 10th album from 2023 by the Irish PRIMORDIAL, one of the most distinctive and respected bands in the European Metal scene. “How It Ends” marked the band's return five years after “Exile Amongst the Ruins”, once again showcasing its unmistakable blend of Celtic Metal, Black Metal and Doom Metal, enriched by deep emotional weight and a strong Irish cultural identity.
Darker, more reflective and melancholic than much of the band's recent output, the album unfolds through epic and twilight-like atmospheres, combining powerful emotional passages, Celtic-rooted melodies and the unmistakable vocal performance of Alan Averill. With impeccable production and richly layered songwriting, “How It Ends” once again demonstrates PRIMORDIAL's ability to create deeply human, solemn and highly distinctive Metal, reinforcing its status as one of the genre's most unique acts.
Recommended for fans of MOONSORROW, SOLSTAFIR, FALKENBACH and MAEL MÓRDHA.
