Lumsk  

Folk metal is still a relatively new and seldom explored territory, with a few bands dabbling in the concept usually by throwing in a violin interlude here and there. Given the spectrum of bands labelled as folk metal, Lumsk lie on the folkier end, perhaps not as far as Cruachan but still a band whose rich folk heritage is equally as important as their metallic stylings. The individual songs on Åsmund Fregdegjævar are quite diverse, ranging from quiet interludes ("Hår Som Spunnid Guld") to slow, doomy, crunchfests ("Fagran Fljotan Folen", "Ormin Lange") and, of course, more upbeat folkier numbers, though the predominant vibe is somewhat darker than what many expect from a folk band. The violins play a major role here, more so than other folk bands, and the female vocals are perfect. Even at their heaviest, this is not crushing headbanging music, but this is a fine and original take on folk-infused metal.

Current Members Stine Mari Langstrand vocals Ketil Sæther guitars Eystein Garberg guitars Espen Hammer bass/vocals Espen Warankov Godø keyboards Siv Lena Waterloo Laugtug violin Vidar Berg drums (Chton)

Former Members/Guests Vibeke Arntzen vocals Bjornar Selsbak guitars Alf Helge Lund drums

Discography

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Asmund Fregdegjaevar 
2003 Tabu

Det Var Irlands Kongi Bold Ormin Lange Skip Under Lide I Trollehender Hår Som Spunnid Guld Slepp Meg Skomegyvri Olafs Belti I Lytinne Två Langt Nord I Trollbotten Fagran Fljotan Folen Kampen Mot Bergtrolli Der E Ingin Dag'e

Vibeke Arntzen Bjornar Selsbak Eystein Garberg Espen Hammer Espen Warankov Godø Siv Lena Waterloo Laugtug Alf Helge Lund

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Troll 
2005 Tabu

Nokken Dunker Asgardsreia Trolltind Allvis Perpalsa Blaester Byttingen

Stine Mari Langstrand Ketil Sæther Eystein Garberg Espen Hammer Espen Warankov Godø Siv Lena Waterloo Laugtug Alf Helge Lund

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Det Vilde Kor 
2007 Tabu

Diset Kvaeld Om Hundrede Aar Er Alting Glemt Hostnat Paa Hvaelvet Lad Spille Med Vaar Over Jorden Duttens Vise Svend Herlufsens Ord I Svend Herlufsens Ord II Svend Herlufsens Ord III Svend Herlufsens Ord IV Godnat Herinde Skaergaardso

Stine Mari Langstrand Ketil Sæther Eystein Garberg Espen Hammer Espen Warankov Godø Siv Lena Waterloo Laugtug Vidar Berg

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal