#finsterforst

Finsterforst - Zerfall (2019)

Finsterforst - Nichts als Asche

Finsterforst - Still

Folk/Black Metal from Freiburg, Germany

For more than two decades, Finsterforst have been shaping their own distinctive voice within extreme metal, continuously evolving both musically and lyrically without ever losing their core identity. Their sound merges elements from a wide spectrum of heavy music — from black and folk-inspired roots to epic, atmospheric and post-metal influences — forming a style they refer to as “Black Forest Metal”: a blend that feels both deeply rooted and entirely its own.

1. Obduktion 08:12 2. Herbstwanderung 05:57 3. Knie nieder 04:05 4. Im Wind 10:28 5. Stille Nacht 06:19 6. Fels 04:24 7. Leere 24:11 8. Beyond the North Waves (Immortal cover) 07:57 9. Another Brick in the Wall Pt. II (Pink Floyd cover) 06:20

Release date: July 31st, 2026 via @aop.records

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10/10/2016

Last Friday, i was in the Melodka Club witnessed an impressive metal double bill.

A seven-piece Czech band kicked things off, surprising the audience with their unique line-up. In addition to the classic metal instruments, a violin and a flute enriched their sound. This unusual combination created a captivating mixture of hard riffs and folkloristic sounds that captivated the audience from the very beginning.

Main act Finsterforst from Germany then presented their version of pagan metal. With powerful guitars and polyphonic vocals, they transported the audience into the mystical world of their lyrics.

The audience was enthusiastic about both acts and celebrated from the first to the last song. After three intense hours and several encores, an evening ended that impressively demonstrated the diversity of the metal scene.