Album: Spirit of the Forest by Korpiklaani (2003)
Genre: Folk Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Theatrical
Format: Album

Description: Spirit of the Forest is the debut studio album by Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. It was released in 2003 through Napalm Records.

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

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Spirit of the Forest is the debut studio album by Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani. It was released in 2003 through Napalm Records.

Spirit of the Forest

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