KORPIKLAANI

Release Year: 2015
Artist Origin: FIN
Style: energetic raging folk pagan metal

with a title that means witch or shaman, this expressive recording in ten chapters weaves primordial Finnish folklore with contemporary loud metal in a rich tapestry of earthy and mystical themes, including nature, mythology, and ancient traditions, conveyed through the vibrant interplay of traditional and electric instruments, which together create a soundscape that is at once timeless and invigorating; the nuanced arrangements, combined with Jonne’s evocative vocal delivery and the rich textual narrative, invite the listener to journey into a long lost world where the boundary between the natural and supernatural is exquisitely blurred, making this opus a deeply immersive and uniquely enchanting experience; authentic German jewel case edition comes with Antaja bonus