A subgenre of death metal with strong roots in Scandinavian countries such as Norway and Finland. It is similar to folk metal in the aspect that it heavily utilizes melody combined with instruments such as the accordion, panflute and harp, along with deep operatic backing vocals to achieve a medieval atmosphere. Lyrical content deals with Viking culture and a Norse outlook - the belief that the only way to gain passage into Valhalla in Asgard is to die in a grand battle or adventure. It also shares subject matter with power metal, in that it deals with legend-esque things like warriors and dragons. Adversely it can be seen as power metal's opposite, as power metal deals with knights and heroes using neo-classical undertones where the protagonists of viking metal are swarthy and violent, almost barbaric.
Though viking metal is dark and grave in nature much like black metal, artists and fans of this genre tend to have a positive outlook - unlike screamo and gothicism, it's not themselves they hate, but everyone else.
Though viking metal is dark and grave in nature much like black metal, artists and fans of this genre tend to have a positive outlook - unlike screamo and gothicism, it's not themselves they hate, but everyone else.
Some good viking metal and folk metal bands include Ensiferum, Bathory, Amon Amarth, Folkearth and Finntroll.
by Beleger, Warrior of the Elk July 9, 2009
Get the Viking Metalmug. by Comeatmebror April 6, 2021
Get the Ghetto Vikingsmug. by Deuce360 October 25, 2009
Get the Viking Shipmug. While masturbating in the closet of a fornicating couples room, scream 'VIKING WEDDING' at the top of your lungs while jumping out before the moment of climax to punch the male in the face and insert your ejaculating cock into the woman's vagina before you run out of the house with a fistful of her jewelry.
Man that girl gets me so hot but I'm too broke to date her. I think a Viking Wedding is my only shot.
by raptorcyde July 20, 2017
Get the Viking Weddingmug. Mick: "Dude, did you see Jeff at the staff meeting this afternoon? He seemed totally stoned. Think he went out and smoked a doobie at lunch?"
Dean: No, man...He just had back surgery last week. He went on a Vike Ride after the operation and has been out of it for the last six days.
Dean: No, man...He just had back surgery last week. He went on a Vike Ride after the operation and has been out of it for the last six days.
by Nitrolian July 12, 2013
Get the Vike Ridemug. When one has the body mass of a Viking and the ability to move silently like a ninja. Makes sneak attacks far more devastating
Kyle: Zach is such a huge guy! How does he move like that?
Mozer: He's a Stealth Viking, dude.
Kyle: Put a bell on him!
Mozer: He's a Stealth Viking, dude.
Kyle: Put a bell on him!
by SharkBass028 July 10, 2010
Get the Stealth Vikingmug. Rave viking. Some say one of the only men in history able to stand up to the incredible Chuck Norris.
Both have extreme powers, which have never been tested. Some say that if these two mega powers clashed, the world would end.
One day we shall find out..
One day
Both have extreme powers, which have never been tested. Some say that if these two mega powers clashed, the world would end.
One day we shall find out..
One day
by Dudlite May 2, 2010
Get the Rave Vikingmug.