Ensiferum  

Ensiferum is one of a handful of bands operating under the Viking metal banner, though they aren't as overtly Viking as, say, Einherjer or Thyrfing. Their self-titled 2002 debut received several glowing reviews, and with good reason, as the band has a keen sense of melody and pacing, as well as a varied songwriting style that gives them an air of originality. There are moments where a Finntroll influence is very plain, but otherwise no one band stands out as a standalike. Anyone into melodic death/black/folk/viking metal should give Ensiferum a listen. 2004's Iron is similarly being well received.

Current Members Petri Lindroos vocals/guitars (Norther) Markus Toivonen guitars Sami Hinkka bass Janne Parviainen drums (Barathrum, Sinergy, Waltari)

Former Members/Guests Jari Mäenpää vocals/guitars (Arthemesia, Wintersun) Jukka-Pekka Miettinen bass (Arthemesia, Cadacross, Turisas) Meiju Enho keyboards Oliver Fokin drums

Discography

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Ensiferum 
2001 Spinefarm

Intro Hero in a Dream Token of Time Guardians of Fate Old Man (Väinämöinen) Little Dreamer (Väinämöinen part II) Abandoned Windrider Treacherous Gods Eternal Wait Battle Song Goblins' Dance

Jari Mäenpää Markus Toivonen Jukka-Pekka Miettinen Meiju Enho Oliver Fokin

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Iron 
2004 Spinefarm

Ferrum Aeternum Iron Sword Chant Mourning Heart Tale of Revenge Lost in Despair Slayer of Light Into Battle LAI LAI HEI Tears

Jari Mäenpää Markus Toivonen Jukka-Pekka Miettinen Meiju Enho Oliver Fokin

Reviews:   Metal Observer 

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(EP) Dragonheads 
2006 Spinefarm

Dragonheads Warrior´s Quest Kalevala Melody White Storm Into Hiding Finnish Medley: Karjalan Kunnailla/Myrskyluodon Maija/Metsämiehen Laulu

Petri Lindroos Markus Toivonen Sami Hinkka Meiju Enho Janne Parviainen

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Victory Songs 
2007 Spinefarm

Ad Victoriam Blood Is The Price Of Glory Deathbringer From The Sky Ahti One More Magic Potion Wanderer Raised By The Sword The New Dawn Victory Song

Petri Lindroos Markus Toivonen Sami Hinkka Meiju Enho Janne Parviainen

Reviews:   Chronicles Of Chaos  Sea Of Tranquility  Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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From Afar 
2009 Spinefarm

By The Dividing Stream From Afar Twilight Tavern Heathen Throne Elusive Reaches Stone Cold Metal Smoking Ruins Tumman Virran Taa The Longest Journey (Heathen Throne Part II) Vandraren (limited-edition bonus track)

Petri Lindroos Markus Toivonen Sami Hinkka Janne Parviainen

Reviews:   Chronicles Of Chaos  Sea Of Tranquility  Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Unsung Heroes 
2012 Spinefarm

Symbols In My Sword I Trust Unsung Heroes Burning Leaves Celestial Bond Retribution Shall Be Mine Star Queen (Celestial Bond Part II) Pohjola Last Breath Passion Proof Power