In the summer of 2002, six young men from the Dutch province of Gelderland who had been digging for their roots decided to show the world there’s more to their heritage! Sharing a common desire to create music that would express their passion for nature, Germanic mythology, folklore and the history of Gelderland, they joined forces and so Heidevolk (“folk of the heath land”) was born.
The music of Heidevolk can best be described as pounding metal combined with epic and melodic folk music. The band features two clean vocalists and incorporates folk instruments such as mouth harp, violin, and blowing horns in its songs. Since language is the vehicle of the mind, Heidevolk conveys its thoughts in their purest and most authentic way: their native tongue.
Their unquenchable thirst is matched only by their hunger to play live, and as soon as their repertoire permitted, they took to the stage. Swords, shields and their attire create a medieval atmosphere on stage, and over the years, the band has established a name for itself as being a very energetic and entertaining live act. Their campaigns have taken them to Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and of course the Netherlands. Heidevolk has opened for bands as diverse as Nile and In Extremo, and supported Kampfar on the final leg of their “Ravnferd“ tour in 2006.
In 2005, Heidevolk released the MCD “Het Gelders volkslied”, soon followed by the self-financed debut “De strijdlust is geboren”. In 2007 the “Wodan heerst” Digi-MCD was released as a prelude to their upcoming second full-length, which will be released through Napalm Records.
On the new album, titled “Walhalla wacht”, Heidevolk’s music has evolved with more diverse vocals and guitar parts, while deepening the folk element. With a very distinct sound and an eagerness to deliver a good show, Heidevolk has proven to be a force to be reckoned with...
In their veins flows the blood of their Frisian, Frankish and Saxon ancestors.
In their hearts they carry the love for Gelderland, nature and history.
In their minds lives the ancient pagan spirit…
… brace yourselves because Heidevolk is set to take the world's stages by storm!
Heidevolk releases Heidevolk - Opstand der Bataven - Live @ Ragnarök festival 2007
yes, i prefer catalunya:P hahahah well, i stayed on metalway the two last weekends and it was amaziing!! :D but i'm really and i have the driving theory test on a few days :S and uu??
I am now
recording for a new set of releases called the "Persona Series". These
cassettes will be commissioned works (not by content, but by payment)
for individuals. If John Smith in London, England wants his own Zebulon
Kosted album, I will make a 45 minute album (one side of a 90 minute
tape), 2 hand drawn mini posters, I will name the album after him
(Zebulon Kosted - John Smith), and the fan will retain all rights to
the recording (for use of any future release, sampling, or broadcasting
rights). One copy of the album will remain in my personal collection,
and one will be sent to the customer, so that the only copy that will
be in circulation will be John Smiths copy! Each album is available for
the ridiculously low price of $10 (not including shipping), and will be
shipped in its completed form no later than 6 weeks from the date of
purchase!!!
Joost: Drums
Joris: Vocals
Mark: Vocals
Reamon: Guitar
Rowan: Bass
Sebas: Guitar
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