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Offline JLa

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Finntroll
« on: August 08, 2013, 06:11:32 AM »
I don't see Finntroll mentioned on here too often, so I thought I'd share this Finnish gem of a band. Ballsy metal, folk music and something the Finns call "Humppa" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humppa combined into a quite unique sound. The lyrics are in Swedish and are usually about trolls hunting for christians and stuff. Scandinavian folklore.

They started out in 1997, so they've been doing this for a while. Their latest album is called "Blodsvept" and was released earlier this year. I've played it so much I start to know it by heart now; absolutely love it!

If you don't take music too seriously and tolerate harsh vocals, I suggest you give it a shot. And call your friends and have a troll party, the music deserves it. 

Two songs for starters:
Skogsdotter ("Forest daughter") off their latest album "Blodsvept"
En mäktig här ("A mighty army") from "Ur Jordens Djup"
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Re: Finntroll
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2013, 06:23:39 AM »
LOL I used to like them when I was still into metal, I guess at least 6 years ago. I even saw them live once. My favourite song was Trollhammaran or something like that. :)
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Re: Finntroll
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2013, 06:25:02 AM »
You used to like them? Why don't you like them anymore? :)
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Re: Finntroll
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2013, 01:39:06 PM »
One of my favorite folk metal bands :metal
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Re: Finntroll
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2013, 02:03:38 PM »
Been a fan since the first album, always found them to be great live.
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Re: Finntroll
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2013, 02:46:45 PM »
I've heard of them and even like the tunes I've heard on Internet radio. Just not very high on the monumentally huge priority list.
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Re: Finntroll
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2013, 01:06:04 AM »
Quote from: JLa on August 08, 2013, 06:25:02 AM
You used to like them? Why don't you like them anymore? :)
My taste in music has changed significantly.. Don't know why. I feel like metal was early-teenage phase for me. :)
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Re: Finntroll
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2013, 03:28:10 AM »
Quote from: ytserush on August 08, 2013, 02:46:45 PM
I've heard of them and even like the tunes I've heard on Internet radio. Just not very high on the monumentally huge priority list.
Time to move them upwards.  :)
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Re: Finntroll
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2020, 01:10:20 PM »
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Re: Finntroll
« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2020, 10:53:00 PM »
Still haven't got the CD/LP but listened via YT Music app and it's a killer return to form.
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Re: Finntroll
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2020, 09:00:30 PM »
I really like the new album, I've listened to it several times and it keeps getting better! I don't know their albums very well, but this one is great!
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