Download "Nehalennia" (from the album Uit oude grond).MP3

Building its legacy since 2002, Heidevolk from the Dutch province of Gelderland forges its very own brand of Pagan Folk metal. Characterized by dual clean male vocals, the band has an instantly recognizable sound that’ll take you back to the early medieval times of Northwestern Europe.
 
Heidevolk stands for pure energy on stage and uniquely unites power and pride in its sound. A veteran of three European tours, Heidevolk has steadily, yet firmly, established its reputation as a dynamic live band throughout the continent.
 
In 2003, Heidevolk released its first CD, “De strijdlust is geboren”, followed by the “Wodan Heerst” EP in 2005. Both releases were re-released on one CD by Napalm Records in 2008. The sophomore full-length CD 'Walhalla Wacht' (Napalm Records) also saw its worldwide release in 2008.
 
With the new 2010 release “Uit oude grond” (‘From old soil’), Heidevolk delivers its most varied release in terms of music and lyrical concepts to date. The new album differs from its predecessors due to its heavy and sonorous songs. The sound is more powerful, coming very close to the heavy electrifying atmosphere of Heidevolk's live performances.
 
Because Heidevolk enjoyed more studio time for 'Uit oude grond', more attention could be spent on broader choir-like arrangements. Folk instruments like the violin and mandolin are again abundantly present.
 
Featuring 11 songs ranging from epic to brutal, Heidevolk will take you on a journey through the history, mythology, folklore, and nature of their native Gelderland. Continuing in the vein of their previous releases, Heidevolk stays true to its musical and linguistic roots while elaborating on its unique style.
 
Heidevolk create with "Uit oude grond" a musical and lyrical monument for the legends and sagas of their homeland Gelderland.  The sextet stays tenaciously true by enveloping Gelderland's history in a compactly woven garb of folk and metal.  Authentic traditional folk instruments meet the heaviness of the electric guitars and the thundering drums, providing the perfect setting for the sweeping clean vocals of both frontmen.  "Uit oude grond" (Eng. trans.: From old soil) is a harmonious and genuine work that covers the wide spectrum of sing-along hymns, acoustic ballads, and epic heroic anthems.  A pagan metal album for raised fists and mead-filled drinking horns!
 
Heidevolk is:
Joost den Vellenknotscher - Drums
Joris den Boghtdrincker - Vocals
Mark Splintervuyscht - Vocals
Reamon Bomenbreker - Guitars
Rowan Roodbaert - Bass
Sebas Bloeddorst – Guitars