Finntroll  

You've got a bunch of guys from Finland, singing about trolls and goblins, so what else would you call the band but Finntroll? This highly entertaining sextet has brought forth a unique style, taking a black metal base and mixing in Finnish humppa influences (humppa is a variety of polka), resulting in a sound that simply must be heard. The polka influences are subtle, but they are there for the listening, and they are quite enjoyable and fascinating to hear. Another twist -- they are all Finns, but sing entirely in Swedish. While the image and lyrics don't match, they have a bit in common with Viking metal, as they are both feature predominant keyboards and a similar rousing approach to their stongs. Their albums are short, quick and to the point, and just plain fun to listen to. A great band.

Sadly, misfortune has plagued the band since the release of their second album, starting with the forced retirement of vocalist Katla due to a worsening throat condition, and ending with the tragic death of founding guitarist Somnium. Eventually the band regrouped, drafting replacments for both members, and in 2004 released their new album Nattfodd, preceded by the Trollhammaren EP. Thankfully, the core Finntroll sound remains intact, as the band is as manic as ever on Nattfodd.

Current Members Vreth (Mathias Lillmåns) vocals Skyrmer (Samuli Ponsimaa) guitars Routa (Mikael Karlbom) guitars Tundra (Sami Uusitalo) bass (Shape Of Despair) Trollhorn (Henri Sorvali) keyboards (Barathrum, Moonsorrow) Virta (Aleksi Virta) keyboards Beast Dominator (Samu Ruotsalainen) drums (Barathrum, Rapture, Shape Of Despair)

Former Members/Guests Katla (Jan Jämsen) vocals Tapio Wilska vocals (Wizzard) Somnium (Teemu Raimoranta) guitars (Barathrum, Impaled Nazarene) RIP: March 16, 2003, died from injuries sustained during a br

Discography

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Midnattens Widunder 
1999 Spinefarm

Intro Svartberg RivFader Vatteända Bastuvisan Blodnatt Midnattens Widunder Segersång Svampfest

Katla Skyrmer Somnium Tundra Trollhorn Beast Dominator

Reviews:   Chronicles Of Chaos  Metal Observer 

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Jaktens Tid 
2001 Spinefarm

Krig Födosagan Slaget vid Blodsälv Skogens Hämnd Jaktens Tid Bakom Varje Fura Kitteldags Krigsmjöd VargTimmen Kyrkovisan Den Hornkrönte Konungen Aldhissla Tomhet och Tystnad Härska

Katla Skyrmer Somnium Tundra Trollhorn Beast Dominator

Reviews:   Chronicles Of Chaos  Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Visor Om Slutet 
2003 Spinefarm

Suohengen Sija Asfågelns Död Försvinn Du Som Lyser Veripuu Under Varje Rot Och Sten När Allt Blir Is Den Sista Runans Dans Rov Madon Laulu Svart Djup. Avgrunden Öppnas

Tapio Wilska Skyrmer Somnium Tundra Trollhorn Beast Dominator

Reviews:   Metal Observer 

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(EP) Trollhammaren 
2003 Spinefarm

Trollhammaren Hemkomst Skog Försvinn Du Som Lyser Helvete

Tapio Wilska Skyrmer Routa Tundra Trollhorn Beast Dominator

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Nattfodd 
2004 Spinefarm

Vindfärd / Människopesten Eliytres Fiskarens Fiende Trollhammaren Nattfödd Ursvamp Marknadsvisan Det Iskalla Trollblod Grottans Barn Routas Vaggvisa

Tapio Wilska Skyrmer Routa Tundra Trollhorn Beast Dominator

Reviews:   Chronicles Of Chaos 

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Ur Jordens Djup 
2007 Spinefarm

Gryning Sång Korpens Saga Nedgång Ur Djupet Slagbröder En Mäktig Här Ormhäxan Maktens Spira Under Två Runor Kvällning

Vreth Skyrmer Routa Tundra Trollhorn Beast Dominator

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

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Nifelvind 
2010 Spinefarm

Blodmarsch (Intro) Solsagan Den Frusna Munnen Ett Norrskensdåd I Trädens Sång Tiden Utan Tid Galgasång Mot Skuggornas Värld Under Bergets Rot Fornfamnad Dråp

Vreth Skyrmer Routa Tundra Trollhorn Virta Beast Dominator

Reviews:   Blabbermouth  Lords Of Metal  Metal Underground  Metal Observer  Angry Metal Guy 

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Blodsvept 
2013 Century Media

Blodsvept Ett Folk Förbannat När Jättar Marschera Mordminnen Rösets Kung Skövlarens Död Skogsdotter Häxbrygd Tva Ormar Fanskapsfylld Midvinterdraken