Ensiferum
Finnish folk metal band
Ensiferum is a folk metal band from Helsinki, Finland. The name comes from the Latin word ensĭfĕrum which means "sword bearer". (someone who carries a sword) The members of the band call their music "heroic folk metal."[2] Ensiferum has made four albums, one EP, one compilation, three singles, and three demo albums.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genres | Folk metal Viking metal Melodic death metal[1] "Heroic folk metal" |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Spinefarm |
| Members | Petri Lindroos Markus Toivonen Sami Hinkka Janne Parviainen Emmi Silvennoinen |
| Past member(s) | Kimmo Miettinen Jukka-Pekka Miettinen Sauli Savolainen Jari Mäenpää Oliver Fokin Meiju Enho Henri "Trollhorn" Sorvali |
| Website | www.ensiferum.com |
Musical style
changeEnsiferum's music has harsh vocals. They are normally mixed with clean vocals for choruses and bridges. The band often plays Metal and folk tunes on lead guitar or keyboard with heavier traditional heavy metal sounds such as gallop rhythm. It is common for them to use acoustic guitar at the start of songs. Their lyrics often deal with fantastical, or historic stories. These stories usually have heroic themes.
Albums
change- Ensiferum (2001)
- Iron (2004)
- Victory Songs (2007)
- From Afar (2009)
- Unsung Heroes (2012)
- One Man Army (2015)
- Two Paths (2017)
- Thalassic (2020)
References
change- ↑ Garry, Sharpe-Young. "Ensiferum at MusicMight". MusicMight. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
- ↑ "MetalStorm interview". Retrieved 29 December 2008.
