#13: Korpiklaani
If there’s such a thing as “happy metal”, Korpiklaani’s wild style might just fit right in.
Background Info (Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives)
Country of origin: Finland
Location: Lahti, Päijät-Häme
Status: Active
Formed in: 2003
Genre: Folk Metal
Lyrical themes: Mythical stories, Nature, Alcohol
Current label: Nuclear Blast
Years active: 1993–1997 (as Shamaani Duo), 1997–2000 (as Shaman), 2001–2003 (as Shaman), 2003-present
Korpiklaani is one those bands i first listened to that got me hooked on folk metal. Their heavy, accordion-fiddle infused music, particularly those fast polka-ish/humppa-ish tracks, almost always have a positive and festive feel and effect. It’s kind of refreshing to immerse one’s self from time to time in music such as Korpiklaani’s in order to take a break from the darker, more aggressive or solemn kinds of metal.
Besides the accordion and violin, the band also uses other folk instruments like flutes and strings
Favorite Albums:
- Tervaskanto (2007) — the very first album I listened to
- Tales Along this Road (2006) — basically, every other album after it :)))
Favorite Songs:
- Running With the Wolves (Tervaskanto)
- Happy Littler Boozer (Tales Along this Road), and every other song about alcohol like Let’s Drink, Vodka, Bring Us Pints of Beer, etc.
