Viking metal

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Viking metal found it's origins in the Swedish band [[Bathory]]. The lyrics and the sound described the epic Viking mythology, the Viking history and the cruel wars. Many bands followed the style of this new genre.
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Viking metal found its origins in the Swedish band [[Bathory]]. The lyrics and the sound described the epic Viking mythology, the Viking history and the cruel wars. Many bands followed the style of this new genre.
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The sound of a Viking metalband is characterized by the galloping guitars, the quick drums and the typical Nordic folk instruments (fiddle, accordeon, flute, horn, etc.)
The sound of a Viking metalband is characterized by the galloping guitars, the quick drums and the typical Nordic folk instruments (fiddle, accordeon, flute, horn, etc.)
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[[Image:Flute.jpg|300px|right]] The lyrics contain, as mentioned, Viking melodies and tales.
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The lyrics contain, as mentioned, Viking melodies and tales.
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== Examples of Viking metalbands ==
== Examples of Viking metalbands ==
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[[Amon Amarth]] - Sweden<br>
[[Amon Amarth]] - Sweden<br>
[[Bathory]] - Sweden<br>
[[Bathory]] - Sweden<br>
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==Videos==
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The related rockvariant of [[Viking metal]] is called [[Viking rock]], which also takes it's origin in the ancient Viking age.
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The related rockvariant of [[Viking metal]] is called [[Viking rock]], which also takes its origin in the ancient Viking age.
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== Related GMC Lesons==
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[https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/viking-folk-metal-concepts-part-1/ Viking Folk Metal Concepts Series Part 1] (There are 6 total) <br>
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[https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Amon_Amarth_Style/ Amon Amarth Style]

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Viking Metal


Viking metal is a folkmetal subgenre of black metal. It refers to the epic Viking age.

Origins


Viking metal found its origins in the Swedish band Bathory. The lyrics and the sound described the epic Viking mythology, the Viking history and the cruel wars. Many bands followed the style of this new genre.


Sound


The sound of a Viking metalband is characterized by the galloping guitars, the quick drums and the typical Nordic folk instruments (fiddle, accordeon, flute, horn, etc.)
The lyrics contain, as mentioned, Viking melodies and tales.


Image


Members of the band wear Viking outfits. The wear furs around their shoulders and horns on their leather belts. They look like fearless warriors, ready for battle.






Examples of Viking metalbands


Amon Amarth - Sweden
Bathory - Sweden
Ensiferum - Finland
Enslaved - Norway

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Videos




Viking Rock


The related rockvariant of Viking metal is called Viking rock, which also takes its origin in the ancient Viking age.


Related GMC Lesons


Viking Folk Metal Concepts Series Part 1 (There are 6 total)
Amon Amarth Style