Folk metal of the world

[TBRS1]

The most common form of "folk metal" is the Nordic/Celtic strain typified by groups like Heilung or Faun:

...but folk metal also comes from Taiwan, like this bit from Nini Music:

Or the indigenous Siberian group Otyken:

I've also seen groups from Mongolia, India, and from places I can't even remember - it's all so wonderful.

I love seeing traditional instruments (often electric versions) being used in new ways!

Everything old becomes new again, eventually.

 

[AGXStarseed]

Yeah, Folk Metal and Folk Rock deserve some more love; the way the styles mesh together is a type of magic in its own way.

 

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[Gerald Wilgus]

The Folk Rock group that I enjoyed is Steeleye Span, doing traditional English ballads, like those collected by Child. Here's Two Magicians. My musical tastes are pretty eclectic.