6. Arkona – Goi, Rode, Goi!
I had no idea what storm awaited me when I began listening to this record. But I can say this – this record brings the pain and doesn’t stop until you submit to the beast that is Arkona. Playing a more brutal style of folk metal, this band hails from the heart of Russia and the influence of their home land is forever present in their music. Singing of forgotten Gods and pagan rituals, front woman Masha serenades us with angelic hymns and transitions to one of the most brutal growls in metal today, (Angela Gossow has nothing on this woman!) Differing from their folk contemporaries Ensiferum, Arkona are not above using traditional instrumentation in their music. The list ranges from violins and flutes to accordions and hurdy-gurdy’s, and there’s even some Lai-Lai-Lai’s in there for good measure. You need to experience this band. Period. Folk metal record of the year!
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