Storm - Nordavind (1995)

Nordavind is in my eyes the best folk metal album produced thus far. Fenriz (Darkthrone) and Wongraven (Satyricon, Wongraven) got together to combine Norwegian/Nordic classic folk and modern black metal; when the songs were finished, Wongraven "discovered" their female vocalist, Kari Rucslätten: a rather pretty girl with a voice that's perfectly suited for this music. Now, even though we have to use the epithet "black metal" for this release, it's more folk than "black". To be honest, this is a pretty laid back and emotional metal album. No fast drumming, no screaming or grunts - nope, you get some proper harmonious singing and just steady rock drums. Really great stuff & highly recommended. You won't be disappointed, unless of course you hate folk melodies.

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posted by Paxjorge @ Monday, July 17, 2006