Balkan Folk Metal

Balkan Folk Metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines traditional folk music from the Balkans with heavy metal. It typically features traditional instruments such as the gaida (bagpipe), tambura (stringed instrument), and kaval (woodwind instrument) as well as electric guitars, bass, drums, and vocals. The lyrics often focus on themes of Slavic mythology, history, and culture. The genre has become increasingly popular in recent years, with bands such as Orphaned Land, Eluveitie, and Arkona gaining international recognition.