| Display title | Folk Metal |
| Default sort key | Folk Metal |
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| Date of page creation | 21:27, 1 November 2013 |
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| Date of latest edit | 21:37, 6 August 2019 |
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This attribute controls the content of the description and og:description elements. | Folk metal is a combination of various folk music genres and various metal genres. One of the most diverse Metal categories, due to the diversity of both metal styles and Folk Music influences. On the Metal side, the primary influence appears to be Death Metal and Black Metal, particularly for bands from Northern Europe (Scandinavia, Germany, and the UK); with the latter being most common in conjunction with strong pagan and/or anti-Christian themes. Substantial influences from Power Metal, Progressive Metal, and Doom/GothicMetal are also increasingly common; as is Punk/Metal crossover. Folk influences are typically derived from music traditions local to the bands' places of origin or ethnic heritage; but a few incorporate multiple influences, with Irish and Celtic revival being among the most common. Use of keyboards to replicate the sound of traditional instruments, as well as more atmospheric musical effects, is common; but a few bands rely primarily or entirely on traditional instruments. |