Russian folk metal is a genre that combines traditional Russian folk music with heavy metal elements. It often features the use of traditional instruments such as the balalaika, domra, and accordion, as well as harsh vocals and distorted guitars. The lyrics often draw inspiration from Russian folklore, mythology, and history. The genre has gained popularity in recent years, with bands incorporating elements of black metal, pagan metal, and symphonic metal into their sound.
Here is a list of russian folk metal artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the russian folk metal genre. You can find out what russian folk metal genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.