Folk Metal Bands: B

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B is a little sparser when it comes to quality bands than A, but there are some real gems here.

Bifrost

I'll start with a personal favourite and a definite on my all-time top 10 Folk Metal bands list, the criminally under-rated, Bifröst. Sadly, the band has been on-hold since the release of Mana Ewah back in 2016. I, for one, hope they decide to come back one day.

Country: Austria

Recommended album: Heidenmetal (2010)

Similar artists: Suidakra; Wolfchant; Svartsot; Equilibrium

Black Messiah

Country: Germany

Recommended album: Of Myths and Legends (2006)

Similar artists: Equilibrium; Wolfchant; Adorned Brood

Blodiga Skald

I was in two minds as to whether I should include these (rather daft) Italians on the list as they have only released one album, annoy me a bit by having a Swedish name and are a little ridiculous (don't even start me on the album art), but they certainly have potential and there are some fun moments on their debut.

Country: Italy

Recommended album: Ruhn (2017)
Similar artists: Finntroll; Trollfest; Alestorm

Boisson Divine

Country: Italy

Recommended album: Enradigats(2013)
Similar artists: Eluveitie; Korpiklaani

Bran Barr

Country: France

Recommended album: Les Chroniques de Naerg (2000)
Similar artists: Heol Telwen; Aes Dana; Cruachan

Bucovina

Country: Romania

Recommended album: Duh EP (2010)
Similar artists: Dordeduh; Marteola; Primordial