Wihinei Rita - 'Memoria de Gaia'

WIHINEI RITA :Memoria de Gaia:

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Contact: wihineirita@gmail.com

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Wihinei Rita is a folk metal band from Spain, whose name was obviously inspired by the works of Guido von List. Gaia is the personification of the Earth from Greek mythology.

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Mother of Times - Neopagan and Heathen music 1 of 3

Mother Of Times

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Song: 'Mother Of Times'

Artist: Hagalaz' Runedance

Album: The Winds That Sang Of Midgard's Fate

Music: "Mother Of Times" by Hagalaz' Runedance (Google Play • iTunes • AmazonMP3 • eMusic)





Symphonic Metal - Feather and Skull 

Adrian von Ziegler

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This is a Dark Orchestral Metal-Song I composed on Keyboard and Guitar.
The Meaning of the Title is free for Interpretation.

© Copyright of all Audio belongs to Adrian von Ziegler.

DISCLAIMER:
I do not own this picture, it was made by this great artist:
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Arkona- Odna

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Official site: http://www.arkona-russia.com

Facebook official site: https://www.facebook.com/arkonarussia

Odna (Alone) next of perfect new songs and one of beautiful pictures in the CD booklet (by Kris Verwimp) 

Music: "Odna" by Arkona (Google Play • iTunes • AmazonMP3)


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Hagalaz' Runedance is from Germany, and they have produced a lot of great Heathen music. They're been around awhile, and they're not under the definition of "pagan black metal." Adrian von Ziegler is new I think, and hails from Switzerland. He also is not pagan metal, and composes various types of music.. often with a Continental Celtic theme. Arkona is a popular pagan metal band from Russia. Some of the European bands of these genres do get around. Several years ago I saw where Arkona was performing in San Francisco, but I wasn't able to attend. There are many sub-genres, so sorry if I conflate them in my terminology. Generally there's the black metal type and the spiritually-themed type; somewhat like the duel-personality of nature itself.

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'Disciplina Etrusca' by Voltumna

This band named itself after the supreme god of the Etruscan pantheon, "Voltumna" (also called "Veltha"), which I just covered a bit on the other blog ('Etruscan women, mythology, and the god Veltha'). Black Metal music is a lot like the old Heavy Metal music in that some of it is truly good, while most you would probably have to really like the genre to appreciate. This particular song wouldn't be my first choice to promote, but I love the theme! The 'Disciplina Etrusca' was the text of ancient Etruscan polytheism, which was made up of the three "books of fate."

Beyond the larger Black Metal genre, are the sub-genres of "Celtic Black Metal," "Viking Black Metal," etc., etc. One thing this music offers is a clear link to folk-identity, in this case "Etruscan Black Metal." The band's lyrical theme is defined as "Etruscan Paganism, Mythology, Modern Decay"; and it's genre as Black/Death Metal. This additionally suggests a type of Gothic element to it. Dark symbolism can be beautiful, and could be an outlet for people, primarily younger people, who feel alienated by society.

This song is brand new; just released today in fact. The band is from Viterbo, Latium, and has been around since 2009. Viterbo was one of the city-states of the Etruscan civilization. In a Western society which makes a special point to squash identity (individual and collective), I think it's great that people can turn to their ancestors for inspiration and strength. It's not just Black Folk Metal, but there are many other genres which are folk-oriented in this manner. I mean something a little beyond a band merely playing folk music from a certain culture. There's often a rebel-aspect to it. 

If you don't like Black Metal, maybe seek out some of the other types of music within this concept. There's one band from Sardinia called Atrium Animae which is under a genre called "Atmospheric Neoclassical Darkwave," which is hauntingly beautiful.. and is based on what appears to be a Medieval Catholic style. There is Irish Black Metal, Odinic music of many sounds, Slavic, you name it. You might find something you like within one of these folk-spiritual-identity sub-genres.



I like music of just about every texture and harmony, but I don't like "sad music." There are enough things in this life to be sad or depressed about; especially when we lose people. Something inspirational is great, especially when there's that blood-folk connection with a spiritual tie-in. Black Metal is almost like fighting music. Perhaps we need some of that in our lives, because often life is a war. Evolutionary struggle.

Voltumna official website

Voltumna YouTube channel

Metal-Archives.com band profile

Voltumna facebook (official; in Italian mostly)

Voltumna facebook (in English)

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'Hyperborean Winter' by Eliwagar

Eliwagar is a well known pagan folk metal band from Norway

It's easy to find their website, facebook, etc., but here is their YouTube channel... Runahild.

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Note: Season 3 of the History Channel series 'Vikings' will premiere on Thursday, February 19.

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Folkstone: Pagan metal band from Bergamo

'Anime Dannate' video from 'Damnati ad metalla' (2010)

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Pagan Metal: A Documentary

Pagan Metal: A Documentary

Uploaded by MVDmusicvideo on Oct 18, 2011

First ever documentary about pagan/folk metal from the mind of Bill Zebub (Grimoire of Exalted Deeds magazine, Metal Retardation DVD). - Pagan/Folk Metal has been growing in popularity, and has overthrown Black Metal in Europe. These bands have tested the American shores and have played sold-out shows. The time has come to explore this invasion. This is the first documentary about Pagan/Folk Metal that has ever been made, and it features the best bands from the genre: Korpiklaani, Primordial, Finntroll, Ensiferum, Leaves Eyes, Turisas, and Tyr. Enjoy live performances, learn about the subcultures, and gain insight into the music. The artists give cordial and informative interviews - you will feel like you have made new friends. Two hours of metal await you! From the twisted mind of Bill Zebub (Grimoire of Exalted Deeds magazine, Metal Retardation, Breaking Her Will).

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If you can endure the strange/cheesy first four and a half minutes, this is a fairly decent documentary about pagan/folk metal from Scandinavia and Ireland. Remember, this is "native cultural identity music" (pre-Christian). Even if you don't like metal, look for other types of identity music. Some even have a Christian/Catholic theme; and if you find something you like, then support it.

As far as pagan-folk metal, it's not unlike the heavy metal era in the 80s. Some of it good, a lot of it not so good. I think the best one I've heard so far is a band--covered here before--from Barcelona called the Crystalmoors, who play Gaulish-themed metal.

Lastly, you'd be surprised at the sub-culture of this type of music in North America. These bands do tour all around, and we don't generally even hear about it, but they attract good audiences. One good thing about YouTube is that in many cases, they have automatic links on band-specific videos, where you can see where they may be playing near you.

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Cisalpine pagan metal band: "Wotan"

'Under the Sign of Odin's Crows" (music & video)

Wotan's website

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