List of folk metal bands
This is a list of notable folk metal bands. Folk metal is a fusion of heavy metal music and folk music that features widespread use of folk instruments and to a lesser extent traditional singing styles. The music of folk metal is characterised by its diversity with bands known to perform different styles of heavy metal music and folk music.
List of bands
| Band | Country | Formed | Notes |
| Agalloch | United States | 1995 | |
| Æther Realm | United States | 2010 | |
| Alestorm | Scotland | 2004 | |
| Al-Namrood | Saudi Arabia | 2008 | |
| Amorphis | Finland | 1990 | |
| Angizia | Austria | 1994 | |
| Arandu Arakuaa | Brazil | 2008 | |
| Аркона | Russia | 2002 | |
| Balkandji | Bulgaria | 1999 | |
| Bathory | Sweden | 1983 | |
| Battlelore | Finland | 1999 | |
| Blackguard | Canada | 2001 | |
| Bloodywood | India | 2016 | |
| Bucovina | Romania | 2000 | |
| Cadacross | Finland | 1997 | |
| Cellar Darling | Switzerland | 2016 | |
| Chthonic | Taiwan | 1995 | |
| Cruachan | Ireland | 1992 | |
| Dalriada | Hungary | 1998 | |
| Eluveitie | Switzerland | 2002 | |
| Elvenking | Italy | 1997 | |
| Empyrium | Germany | 1994 | |
| Ensiferum | Finland | 1995 | |
| Falconer | Sweden | 1999 | |
| Falkenbach | Germany | 1989 | |
| Finntroll | Finland | 1997 | |
| Finsterforst | Germany | 2004 | |
| Folkearth | International | 2003 | |
| Forefather | England | 1997 | |
| Geasa | Ireland | 1994 | |
| Glittertind | Norway | 2001 | |
| Heidevolk | Netherlands | 2002 | |
| Holy Blood | Ukraine | 1999 | |
| Huldre | Denmark | 2009 | |
| In Extremo | Germany | 1996 | |
| Ithilien | Belgium | 2005 | |
| Kampfar | Norway | 1994 | |
| Kivimetsän Druidi | Finland | 2002 | |
| Korpiklaani | Finland | 1993 | |
| Leah | Canada | 2011 | |
| Letzte Instanz | Germany | 1996 | |
| Lumsk | Norway | 1999 | |
| Lyriel | Germany | 2003 | |
| Mael Mórdha | Ireland | 1998 | |
| Mägo de Oz | Spain | 1989 | |
| Metsatöll | Estonia | 1998 | |
| Midnattsol | Germany | 2003 | |
| Mithotyn | Sweden | 1992 | |
| Moonsorrow | Finland | 1995 | |
| Myrath | Tunisia | 2001 | |
| Nine Treasures | China | 2010 | |
| Obtest | Lithuania | 1992 | |
| Onmyo-Za | Japan | 1999 | |
| Orphaned Land | Israel | 1991 | |
| Percival Schuttenbach | Poland | 1999 | |
| Saltatio Mortis | Germany | 2000 | |
| Saurom | Spain | 1996 | |
| Schandmaul | Germany | 1998 | |
| Scythia | Canada | 2010 | |
| Skálmöld | Iceland | 2009 | |
| Skiltron | Argentina | 2004 | |
| Skyclad | England | 1990 | |
| Skyforger | Latvia | 1995 | |
| Slough Feg | United States | 1990 | |
| Storm | Norway | 1994 | |
| Storm Seeker | Germany | 2013 | |
| Subway to Sally | Germany | 1992 | |
| Suidakra | Germany | 1994 | |
| Summoning | Austria | 1993 | |
| Svartsot | Denmark | 2005 | |
| Tanzwut | Germany | 1998 | |
| Tengger Cavalry | United States | 2010 | |
| The HU | Mongolia | 2016 | |
| Thyrfing | Sweden | 1995 | |
| Trollfest | Norway | 2003 | |
| Tuatha de Danann | Brazil | 1995 | |
| Tumulus | Russia | 1997 | |
| Turisas | Finland | 1997 | |
| Týr | Faroe Islands | 1998 | |
| Ūkanose | Lithuania | 2012 | |
| Varang Nord | Latvia | 2014 | |
| Vardøger | Norway | 1994 | |
| Vintersorg | Sweden | 1994 | |
| Waylander | Northern Ireland | 1993 | |
| Windir | Norway | 1994 | |
| Wind Rose | Italy | 2009 | |
| Wintersun | Finland | 2004 | |
| Wolfchant | Germany | 2003 | |
| Wuthering Heights | Denmark | 1989 | |
| Ymyrgar | Tunisia | 2012 |