Ensiferum

Ensiferum is a folk metal band from Helsinki, Finland. The name comes from the Latin word ensĭfĕrum which means "sword bearer". (someone who carries a sword) The members of the band call their music "heroic folk metal." Ensiferum has made four albums, one EP, one compilation, three singles, and three demo albums.

Musical style
Ensiferum's music has harsh vocals. They are normally mixed with clean vocals for choruses and bridges. The band often plays Metal and folk tunes on lead guitar or keyboard with heavier traditional heavy metal sounds such as gallop rhythm. It is common for them to use acoustic guitar at the start of songs. Their lyrics often deal with fantastical, or historic stories. These stories usually have heroic themes.

Albums
 Ensiferum  (2001)
 Iron  (2004)
 Victory Songs  (2007)
 From Afar  (2009)
 Unsung Heroes  (2012)
 One Man Army  (2015)
 Two Paths  (2017)
 Thalassic (2020)
 Winter Storm (2024)

References

Category:Finnish heavy metal bands
Category:Folk metal bands
Category:Musical groups from Helsinki
Category:Musical groups established in 1995
Category:1995 establishments in Europe
Category:1990s establishments in Finland