Norway - Home of many metal bands
In regions, where it is usually quiet, it gets loud now. In Norway alone, there are 343 metal bands. Especially black metal cause big enthusiasm. But why does this phenomenon appear most of all in Scandinavia?
The black thoughts develop because of the dark winters and the harsh nature. Also the historical background, for example the Vikings and the Nordic mythology, play a big role in writing the lyrics. Furthermore, the cult about the Nordic sagas is more popular than anywhere else. Unlike most other countries, TV directors don’t have any problems with allowing metal bands to perform in their show. According to a report of the French-German TV station ARTE, forming a metal band is as popular as in every other European country. However, new bands in Norway have better opportunities, because they get support like rehearsal rooms for free, equipment, shows and record contracts.
Thanks to this support it is easier for a new band in Norway to become successful. That’s why there are so many metal bands in Norway.
The black thoughts develop because of the dark winters and the harsh nature. Also the historical background, for example the Vikings and the Nordic mythology, play a big role in writing the lyrics. Furthermore, the cult about the Nordic sagas is more popular than anywhere else. Unlike most other countries, TV directors don’t have any problems with allowing metal bands to perform in their show. According to a report of the French-German TV station ARTE, forming a metal band is as popular as in every other European country. However, new bands in Norway have better opportunities, because they get support like rehearsal rooms for free, equipment, shows and record contracts.
Thanks to this support it is easier for a new band in Norway to become successful. That’s why there are so many metal bands in Norway.
Our top 5 Norwegian metal bands
Number 1: Borknagar "Winter Thrice"
Number 2: Midnattsol "Northern Light"
Number 3: Satyricon "K.I.N.G."
Number 4: Emperor "I Am Black The Wizards" (We do not agree with their opinion. This is a consideration of their music.)
Number 5: Enslaved "The Watcher"