Album: Karkelo by Korpiklaani (2009)
Genre: Folk Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Theatrical
Format: Album

Description: Karkelo is the sixth studio album by the Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. The title is the Finnish interpretation of the word "party", or otherwise meaning loosely "having fun" or to "frolic"
Released 26th June 2009 on the Nuclear Blast label.

Artist Background: Korpiklaani (Finnish: Wilderness Clan) is a folk metal band from Finland who were formerly known as Shaman. While other folk metal bands began with metal before adding folk music, Korpiklaani started with folk music before turning metal. The roots of Korpiklaani can be traced back to a Sami folk music group under the name of "Shamaani Duo", an "in house restaurant band" created by Jonne Järvelä in 1993. An album of folk music (Hunka Lunka) was released under this name before Järvelä reloc... Part of the Lahti, Finland music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Folk Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Music Scene: Part of the Lahti, Finland music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Folk Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Folk Metal, Metal, Theatrical, 2000s, Album


Karkelo is the sixth studio album by the Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. The title is the Finnish interpretation of the word "party", or otherwise meaning loosely "having fun" or to "frolic"
Released 26th June 2009 on the Nuclear Blast label.

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