Heidevolk is a
folk metal
Folk metal is a fusion genre of heavy metal music and traditional folk music that developed in Europe during the 1990s. It is characterised by the widespread use of folk instruments and, to a lesser extent, traditional singing styles (for exampl ...
band from the
Netherlands
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. The lyrical themes of their music are inspired by nature, the history of
Gelderland
Gelderland (), also known as Guelders () in English, is a province of the Netherlands, occupying the centre-east of the country. With a total area of of which is water, it is the largest province of the Netherlands by land area, and second by ...
, and
Germanic mythology
Germanic mythology consists of the body of myths native to the Germanic peoples, including Norse mythology, Anglo-Saxon mythology, and Continental Germanic mythology. It was a key element of Germanic paganism.
Origins
As the Germanic language ...
. Most of their lyrics are in
Dutch
Dutch commonly refers to:
* Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands
* Dutch people ()
* Dutch language ()
Dutch may also refer to:
Places
* Dutch, West Virginia, a community in the United States
* Pennsylvania Dutch Country
People E ...
; however, since their album ''
Velua'', they also have one original English song, "Vinland", and several English covers.
History
Heidevolk was founded under the name Hymir in 2002. They later changed their name to Heidevolk (Dutch for 'heath-folk' or 'heather folk'), inspired by the
Veluwe
The Veluwe () is a forest-rich ridge of hills (1100 km2) in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. The Veluwe features many different landscapes, including woodland, heath, some small lakes and Europe's largest sand drifts.
The Ve ...
landscape. The band started performing live in 2003. They have since released one demo, six full-length studio albums, and one EP.
Their third album, ''
Uit oude grond'', was released to generally positive critical acclaim, with one writer calling the album "A hugely enjoyable release combining aggressive metallic riffage with tastefully entwined traditional folk instrumentation and melody".
[Uit Oude Grond review on OneMetal.com]
Collaborations
Vocalists
Mark Bockting and
Joris Boghtdrincker have contributed vocals to the
Arkona song "Na Moey Zemle" (На моей земле) (In My Land). The track also features vocalists from
Månegarm
Månegarm is a Swedish Viking/black/ folk metal band from Norrtälje. Its name is derived from Mánagarmr, a wolf in Norse mythology.
History
The band was formed by Svenne Rosendal, Jonas Almqui, and Pierre Wilhelmsson in 1995. After find ...
(Sweden),
Obtest
Obtest is an extreme metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania. They started out in 1992 as a brutal death metal act, but soon changed the style to black metal. Their lyrics are related to Lithuanian mythology
Lithuanian mythology ( lt, Lietuvi ...
(Lithuania), Menhir (Germany), and
Skyforger
Skyforger is a heavy metal band from Latvia which was formed in 1995 out of the remains of doom metal band Grindmaster Dead.
Musical style and lyrical themes
Most of their songs are about Baltic mythology and warfare; they also play Latvia ...
(Latvia).
Each sings in their native language, playing the role of warriors from that region, describing their homeland to a traveler.
Band members
Current
* Jacco de Wijs (Jacco Bühnebeest) – vocals (2015–present)
* Koen Romeijn (Koen Vuurdichter) – guitar (2015–present)
* Mat van Baest – guitar (2020–present)
* Rowan Middelwijk (Rowan Roodbaert) – bass guitar (2006–present)
* Kevin van den Heiligenberg – drums (2022–present)
Former
* Joris Boghtdrincker – vocals (2002–2013)
* Jesse Vuerbaert (Ohtar) – vocals (2002–2005)
* Niels Beenkerver – guitar (2002–2005)
* Paul Braadvraat – bass guitar (2002–2006)
* Sebas van Eldik (Sebas Bloeddorst) – guitar (2002–2011)
* Joost Westdijk (Joost den Vellenknotscher) – drums (2002–2022)
* Reamon Bomenbreker – guitar (2005–2015)
* Mark Splintervuyscht – vocals (2005–2015)
* Stefanie Speervrouw – violin (2007–2008)
* Kevin Vruchtbaert – guitar (2012–2015)
* Lars Vogel (Lars Nachtbraeker) – vocals (2013–2020)
* Kevin Storm – guitar (2016–2018)
Timeline
Discography
* ''
De strijdlust is geboren'' (2005)
* ''
Wodan heerst'' (EP, 2007)
* ''
Walhalla wacht'' (2008)
* ''
Uit oude grond'' (2010)
* ''
Batavi'' (2012)
Heidevolk "Batavi" Release Date: 02 Mar 2012 / 06 Mar 2012 (US)
napalmrecords.com. Retrieved on 11 January 2012.
* '' Velua'' (2015)
* ''Vuur van verzet'' (2018)
* ''Wederkeer'' (2023)
Music videos
*
Nehalennia
(2010)
*
Als de dood weer naar ons lacht
(2012)
*
Urth
(2015)
*
Winter woede
(2015)
*
A Wolf in My Heart
(2019)
References
External links
*
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Dutch folk metal musical groups
Musical groups established in 2002
Viking metal musical groups
2002 establishments in the Netherlands
Napalm Records artists