Obscurus Orbis

Year 2007, august 8th, is bands original date of foundation. After many practice sessions and changes in bands formation, we finally formed in what you can see today.

Band members met travelling to various medieval themed events. We all desired to reconstruct a medieval atmosphere that comes with medieval music and sound of musical instruments of that time, that allows the listener to feel the full nature of this shadowy, medieval world and leads the audience with musicians, back in time, on the days when men were brave knights, women – beautiful princess and the earth was still flat.

Band uses the loudest bagpipes, rauschpfeifs, string instruments and various drums. Obscurus Orbis is also the only group in Latvia, which uses hurdy-gurdy. We have performed at the Hanseatic Day’s in Pärnu and Kaunas (Estonia and Lithuania), Festival-mediaval (Germany), medieval festivals in Norway and many other events in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland and Romania.

MEMBERS:

Lord Mortis - bagpipes, flutes.

Veina - hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, flutes, vocals.

Barbarian - kobza bass, vocals.

Serge - irish bouzouki, guitar.

Elina- drums

Obscurus Orbis - Discography

Secundum Artem 2015

Primus Inter Pares 2012

Leidungr

LEIDUNGR is a Nordic Ritual Folk project. The latest album "Nordiska Hymner" is released by Trutzburg Thule 2017. The lyrical concept of "Nordiska Hymner" is a philosophical presentation of ancient myths and spirituality of northern Europe.

Step into the realms of LEIDUNGR once again in a mindset of meditation and embrace the heritage granted to those who possess the necessary traits by ancient forces and currents, made into something sinister through the passage of time.

The debut album, “De Nio Kraftsångerna”, was released by Equilibrium Music 2013

Crafted by weaving ritual elements into traditional folk, LEIDUNGR‘s mesmerizing work is also imbued with an indelible martial aura which reinforces the underlying heroic mood summoned on these recordings. The potent and evocative combination, which spreads across various genres, often re-creating their common formats, allows LEIDUNGR to carve their unique brand of Nordic Ritual Folk – a term which perfectly defines the genuine atmosphere of their long awaited debut album.

Although its inception can arguably be traced back to ARDITI‘s “Statues of Gods” release (10” EP 2009, Equilibrium Music), LEIDUNGR quickly grew into a unique separate entity. Visual assistance was found in Freki Wodenswolf, a talented artist known his unique handcrafted creations, made from natural materials as leather, wood, horn, bone and metal. Perfectly in tune with the project’s inspiration and Nordic roots, Freki has provided much of the artwork that accompanies LEIDUNGR‘s outputs. The band made their debut via the limited edition “Hell Eder Asar” 7″ EP, released on Fronte Nordico in 2011, which quickly started to build anticipation surrounding the release of a full album. “De Nio Kraftsångerna” is the name of the debut album, released in February 2013 via Equilibrium Music on matt varnished Digipak CD with copper printing. 

Second album "Nordiska Hymner" was released 2017 by Trutzburg Thule. The lyrical concept of "Nordiska Hymner" is a philosophical presentation of ancient myths and spirituality of northern Europe.

LEIDUNGR represent the few but strong, those never enslaved by any way of inferior thoughts. 

Through the music created by LEIDUNGR you will be able to come in contact with your own inner ancient Warrior Spirit.

Step into the realms of LEIDUNGR once again in a mindset of meditation and embrace the heritage granted to those who possess the necessary traits by ancient forces and currents, made into something sinister through the passage of time.

MEMBERS:

Henry Möller

Michayah Belfagor

P. Ståhl

Leidungr - Discography

nordiska hymner (2017)

de nio kraftsångerna (2013)

hell eder asar (2010)

Romuvos Band

Folk metal music from the baltic area,

romuva means reviving the religious practices and pagan traditions of the 

Lithuanians and baltic poeple before their Christianization.

Velnias the man who stands behind Romuvos was

born in Lithuenia, he expresses his love for ancient days of

knighthood and pagan tales throughout his music.

MEMBERS:

Velnias

Romuvos - Discography

Infront of Destiny (2016)

Romuvan Dainas (2014)

Valravn

With the second album ”Koder på snor” (2009), Valravn took new steps towards an even more personal music, which is true to its Nordic roots but is equally a child of the present and the future.

Edgy, atmospheric and deliciously fearless, Valravn drags the listener on a mental and musical journey over sweeping forests and deep into moody waters. The result is strange and wonderful, intensely outlandish and utterly hypnotic.

On the album as much as live, the charismatic Faroe Islands singer Anna Katrin Egilstrøð is the narrative heart of Valravn - with a rare and very efficient dynamic, she moves from storm to stillness with the natural ease of the sea rising with the tide.

Transforming the traditional into the extraordinary, Valravn finds an edgy drama that is just downright fierce, painting a landscape that is thoroughly modern but with ancient callings.

A stunning, headlong leap into folktronica.

"In summer 2013 we played the final concerts of a long and amazing journey which has been the 8 years of Valravn. We have travelled to 20 countries with our music, playing over 300 shows in clubs, at festivals, in schools, at markets, in theatres, in the streets, in castles, on the mountainside and in the woods…

We have met so many great and inspiring people along the way, from sister bands to our beloved audience, from professional crews to crazy freaks. We are deeply grateful for having had the opportunity to share Valravn with you."

MEMBERS: 

Anna Katrin Egilstrød: vocals, electronics

Juan Pino: davul, hammered dulcimer, percussion

Christopher Juul: keys & electronics

Valravn - Discography

Recoded (remixes and remakes) (2011)

Koder på snor (nominated to 1 Danish Music Awards) (2009)

Valravn (nominated to 3 Danish music awards) (2007)

krunk (EP) (2005)

Laochra

Solo project of Stíofán De Roiste of Celtachor. Folk/Black/Pagan Metal with ambient sections.

Members:

David Quinn - Guitars, Bass, Drums programming

Stíofán De Roiste - Vocals, Whistles, Piano, Songwriting, Lyrics

Laochra - Discography

Ulin's Bane (2017)

Home and Heart (2017)

Laochra - Fires On The Horizon (2014)

Kelten zonder Grenzen

Full of energy, enjoying everything they do  and with a fierce passion for music: It is hard to resist the sheer force of their uncontrollable love for music and life. These are Kelten zonder Grenzen, a not-to-be-missed balfolkband with a sound of its very own. With two harps, hurdy-gurdy and drums they create an Otherworld. Just like fairytales their music can be very sweet and happy,  but it can be dark and haunting too…and everything in between! Join Coca and Lies on their musical journeys and you can be certain of an experience that will not leave you untouched.

The Kelten zonder Grenzen have released their new cd ’Le Chéile’ in april 2013! Their heads filled with loads of new tunes and inspiration, they decided that it was time these musical stories needed to be told. So keep an eye out for these ladies, conquering the world with their music!

Members:

Lies Sommer and Coca Román van Dongen . Guest: Rutger van Krieken.

Kelten zonder Grenzen - Discography

Ik zie een konijntje (2010)

Le Chéile (2013)

La Maisnie Hellequin - Eissil (2017)

Today I bring you this great debut album of this band from Belgium, certainly a great disc highly recommended

La Maisnie Hellequin - Eissil (2017)

Tracking list :

01 : Prologue 1:06 

02 : Chibulsky 2:26 

03 : Stella Splendens 2:10 

04 : Hellequin 5:06 

05 : Pelerinage 3:15 

06 : Sentele des Lous 3:07 

07 : Icelle Dame 3:52 

08 : Sordits et Maledisances 3:02 

09 : Eissil 5:50 

10 : Interlude 1:10 

11 : Haste de Maffle 2:17 

12 : Dark Crystal 3:14 

13 : Querolle 4:46 

14 : Altaï 5:58 

15 : Epilogue 1:10

Album Eissil avalaible now at 

http://lamaisniehellequin.bigcartel.com/

www.maisnie-hellequin.be

Contact : info@maisnie-hellequin.be

Ye Banished Privateers

Ye Banished Privateers takes you 300 years back in time for an imaginary journey through the harsh life at sea during the early 18th century. With songs inspired by traditional Irish and Scandinavian folk music, acting and elaborate historical clothing the privateers tell a story about the rough sailor’s life, lived on the other side of the law – and the fight against oppression and nationalism.

Together, the nearly 30 crew members take turns to go on tour and plunder, and with around a dozen sailors on stage no two shows are ever the same. The mix of rude folk and punk music invites you to dance and sing along, while the gripping ballads will make the toughest pirate heart soft.

Members:

Scurvy Ben - Percussion and vocals

Björn "Bellows" Malmros - Accordion and vocals

Monkey Boy - Percussion and flogging

Magda Malvina Märlprim - Guitarra and vocals

Sickboy McCoy - Bass, harmonica and percussion

Old Red - Bass and guitarra 

Nobility - Clavier and vocals

Eva the Navigator - Fiddle and Vocals

Meatstick Nick - Bass and bass trombone 

Wan Chou Zhong - Guitelele, banjo and sitar 

Bloody Liz - Percussion

Silent Jim - Irish banjo, guitarra, mandolino and vocals

Happy Lou - Fiddle and dance

Slagter Lars - Bass and guitarra

Jonathan Hogeye - 5-string banjo and vocals

Quinton Taljenblock - Viola pomposa and kalimba

Shameless Will - Vocals and vanity

Sara Landmark - Percussion and high frequency croaking

Bojtikken - Percussion, guitarra and vocals

Blackpowder Pete - Vocals and quartermastery

Freebird af Wærmaland - Fiddle and vocals

Ye Banished Privateers - Discography

First Night Back in Port (2017)

Fisher Lass UNHCR special release (2015)

The Legend of Libertalia (2014)

Songs and Curses (2012)

Asynje

Experience an ambiance of Old Norse music, with five experienced musicians from the Danish music scene in the electronic folk project "Asynje".

Inspired by Scandinavian folk music, deep forests and ancient times, Asynje creates beautiful soundscapes and energetic dance numbers. It's the sound of mulch and Nordic urtone created with rarely seen instruments blend with contemporary electronic samples and Nanna Barslevs enchanting voice.

The lyrics are inspired by pagan roots and some lyrics are taken from nordic mythology and old wich spells.

Band members:

Nanna Barslev - vocal and lyrics, davul, bodhran 

Nanna is also singer in Gny og Huldre.

Martin Seeberg - bratsch, violin, flutes, lyre, jawsharp, percussion etc.

Martin also plays in Sorten Muld, Instinkt, Virelai and former member of Valravn.

Søren Hammerlund - hurdy gurdy, mandola, nyckleharpa, elektronics.

Søren also plays in Virelai and is a former member of Valravn.

Troels Dueholm - flutes, skalmeje, hurdy gurdy, bouzouki.

Troels is also a member of Huldre og Lurpakket

Jacob Lund - percussion

Jacob also plays in Virelai and Huldre

Former member - Mads Kjøller Henningsen - hurdy gurdy, flutes, bouzouki mm

asynje - Discography

Galdr (2015)

Færd (2014)

Genkaldt (2011)

RASTABAN

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Rastaban is a Tribal Folk project, a unique mix of traditional folk melodies, tribal vibes and world music elements.

Their musical inspiration comes from Celtic and Nordic trads, French medieval tunes, melodies from the Balkan lands, Oriental music, as well as trance and tribal rhythms from many primordial cultures around the world, combined with the energy inherited from their previous rock or even metal projects.

Rastaban invites you to dance, to share emotions and to create a place in your every day routine to celebrate Life through the sound of their moving and energetic music.

Band members:

Marine Libert: vocals.

Stéphan Késenne: fiddle, bouzouki, vocals.

Dominic Marchal: guitar.

Luka Aubri: slideridoo, vocals.

Mich Rozek: percussions.

RASTABAN - Discography

Aurora (2013)

Arise (2015)

Trolska Polska - Untold Tails (2016)

Trolska Polska nos presenta su nuevo material titulado Untold Tails que salio el 17 de diciembre del 2016 muy recomendable

Their strong melodies and high energy pull you into a mesmerizing world full of funny, grim, big and small characters from the nordic fairytales and mythology. The ensemble consists of young talented artists from the Danish/Swedish folk scene led by multiinstrumentalist and composer Martin Seeberg (Sorten Muld, Instinkt, Valravn) With a wide variety of instruments, this seven piece band brings giants, elves, pixies, fairies and other beings musically to life.

Trolska Polska - Untold Tails (2016)

Tracklist:

1. Heksekonebryg

2. Stengolem

3. Morgen i Troldhøj

4. Troldedans

5. KrølleBølle-Polka

6. Nordlys

7. Drillenisse

8. Troldemarch

9. Tumling

10. Far vel

11. Vandnymfen

Songleikr

Songleikr is a Norwegian/Danish project based on many years of jamming traditional, Nordic folk music in the "Viking scene" all over Europe.

Line-up:

Ingrid Galadriel, NO

Christopher Juul, DK,

Maria Franz NO

Songleikr - Godtfolk

Tracklist:

1.Jenta Ho Gjekk Seg 02:46

2.Ravnene 03:22

3.Herr Ole 04:39

4.Friar Fra Nord 03:23

5.Vinda 02:40

6.Snåle Mi Jente 02:08

7.Hei Skål 02:22

8.Mann Og Mening 03:54

9.Min Pipa 03:16