Medieval metal is a subgenre that fuses elements of heavy metal with the traditional melodies and instruments of the medieval period. It often incorporates acoustic instruments such as lutes, bagpipes, and hurdy-gurdies, creating a rich tapestry of sound that evokes a bygone era. The lyrics frequently explore themes of folklore, mythology, and historical events, transporting listeners to a time of chivalry and legend. This genre is characterized by its unique blend of powerful riffs and ancient harmonies, offering a distinct auditory experience that bridges the past with the modern metal sound. (AI Generated)
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Instruments used
Bass Guitar, Vocals, Electric Guitar, Drum Kit, Keyboard/Synthesizer, Double Bass, Synthesizer, Keyboard/Piano
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List of medieval metal artists
Here is a list of medieval metal artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the medieval metal genre. You can find out what medieval metal genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.
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1 | 55 | 588704 | |
2 | 41 | 114043 | |
3 | 47 | 141867 | |
4 | 61 | 985852 | |
5 | 49 | 128513 | |
6 | 57 | 274444 | |
7 | 51 | 207643 | |
8 | 48 | 193520 | |
9 | 47 | 329065 | |
10 | 50 | 428401 | |
11 | 45 | 118881 | |
12 | 50 | 139696 | |
13 | 39 | 82436 | |
14 | 54 | 409225 | |
15 | 44 | 181929 | |
16 | 33 | 57890 | |
17 | 51 | 395132 | |
18 | 33 | 78861 | |
19 | 53 | 751828 | |
20 | 54 | 267089 | |
21 | 50 | 260825 | |
22 | 57 | 601461 | |
23 | 41 | 78545 | |
24 | 47 | 145504 | |
25 | 43 | 231015 | |
26 | 40 | 49883 | |
27 | 32 | 31536 | |
28 | 39 | 130579 | |
29 | 39 | 183688 | |
30 | 46 | 110561 | |
31 | 33 | 44033 | |
32 | 37 | 8320 | |
33 | 40 | 36257 | |
34 | 34 | 5809 | |
35 | 34 | 18605 | |
36 | 42 | 113167 | |
37 | 31 | 31695 | |
38 | 31 | 13676 | |
39 | 34 | 23024 | |
40 | 31 | 21778 | |
41 | 42 | 200082 | |
42 | 31 | 36361 | |
43 | 38 | 75670 | |
44 | 35 | 11105 | |
45 | 37 | 123033 | |
46 | 43 | 56403 | |
47 | 45 | 181274 | |
48 | 36 | 146579 | |
49 | 40 | 27777 | |
50 | 37 | 5721 | |
51 | 33 | 119549 | |
52 | 32 | 31547 | |
53 | 44 | 82461 | |
54 | 30 | 4100 | |
55 | 43 | 17499 | |
56 | 39 | 6068 | |
57 | 52 | 444868 | |
58 | 42 | 14200 | |
59 | 48 | 397921 | |
60 | 34 | 25423 | |
61 | 48 | 184419 | |
62 | 44 | 93793 | |
63 | 31 | 4425 | |
64 | 30 | 5070 | |
65 | 38 | 40142 | |
66 | 48 | 46659 | |
67 | 38 | 44478 | |
68 | 38 | 199075 | |
69 | 37 | 60761 | |
70 | 36 | 47112 | |
71 | 33 | 52016 | |
72 | 43 | 114483 | |
73 | 31 | 6574 | |
74 | 33 | 10802 | |
75 | 40 | 6551 | |
76 | 39 | 46605 | |
77 | 30 | 22702 | |
78 | 39 | 48657 | |
79 | 37 | 11841 | |
80 | 37 | 36623 | |
81 | 31 | 32599 | |
82 | 52 | 437989 | |
83 | 32 | 7690 | |
84 | 30 | 12967 | |
85 | 52 | 147355 | |
86 | 31 | 25759 | |
87 | 36 | 2073 | |
88 | 31 | 8408 | |
89 | 38 | 47032 | |
90 | 41 | 114912 | |
91 | 30 | 17807 | |
92 | 48 | 157906 | |
93 | 34 | 31948 | |
94 | 45 | 68058 | |
95 | 45 | 181821 | |
96 | 41 | 6409 | |
97 | 41 | 15090 | |
98 | 36 | 10021 | |
99 | 31 | 74237 | |
100 | 33 | 32336 |