Ensiferum

Ensiferum, a dynamic Finnish death/power/folk-metal group, draws lyrical inspiration from Viking lore. The band's name, derived from the Latin word for "sword-bearing," reflects their epic themes. With a keen melodic sense, diverse instrumentation, and a fiery dual vocal attack (clean and harsh), Ensiferum quickly rose to prominence in the Viking metal scene. They stood alongside contemporaries like Finntroll, Korpiklaani, Tyr, and Turisas, earning acclaim with albums such as Victory Songs (2007) and Unsung Heroes (2012). Ensiferum continued to light the path to Valhalla into ...