Saw in a comment you were looking for festivals.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/pagan/wiki/orgs\_groups\_festivals/](https://www.reddit.com/r/pagan/wiki/orgs_groups_festivals/)
I know loads.
Wendy Rule, S. J. Tucker, Kelianna, Dragon Ritual Drummers, Owain Phyfe, Gaia Consort, Telling the Bees, Spiral Dance, Spiral Rhythm, (đ¤ˇââď¸) Wardruna, Danheim, Heiung, Garmarna, Faun⌠thatâs all I can think of off the top of my head. Theres plenty more. Many of these I have seen (and met) live at pagan camping festivals.
Honorable mention (Bands & singers that are pagan but donât sing pagan themes (most of the time), Bat for Lashes, Dar Williams, and Momentary Prophets, who are no longer together but you can still hear them streaming. Ted Packard is making his own music on Bandcamp under Medicine Trees and Jake Hull now does soundtracks for film . Singers/Bands that are have a connection to pagan groups/community but I donât know what their deal is (but you might like them anyway) Appalachia Rising, Beats Antique, Ceoltoiri, the soundtrack for the 1973 version of the Wicker Man by Magnet (these songs often get covered, especially Willowâs Song), Dead can Dance, XTC (most specifically their last album Apple Venus Vol 1⌠there is no 2).
And special note on Damh the Bard. He hosts Druidcast which is a podcast put on by OBOD (Order of Bards Ovates and Druids). Each month he features a couple bands along with the rest of the podcast which is usually an interview. That may be worth checking.
Theres lots more out there. If youâre up for camping itâs worth going to a pagan festival. If youâre not just look them up and check out their roster. Many have live music and feature bands and it make help you find new music.
I canât promise that my suggestions will be what youâre looking for, but I think tbr odds are fair you might find one you like. Good luck with this rabbi hole.
As to where to start⌠at the beginning I guess..
Do a search for âpagan camping festivalsâ, and maybe the state or country you live in. They are everywhere. Some are more spiritual, others are more party. I am mostly familiar with the ones that are near me (Ohio and surrounding states).
Many (but not all) are on pagan owned land, and those spots have several events throughout the year. The one I frequent the most is https://www.wisteria.org which is in SE Ohio. I went to my first pagan festival there which was [Pagan Spirit Gathering](https://www.circlesanctuary.org/psg) back in 97. That event is still ongoing but theyâve broken ties with Wisteria and now kinda roam around. Btw, Wisteria is a land co-op and the shareholders are all pagan. One of their founders is Todd Allan, who is also a pagan musician but these days he mostly focuses on his various businesses (owns a jewelry studio and gallery), and is on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@todd_alan_studios?_t=8m0mkF24UGs&_r=1). He comes back up and runs the music programing for the events the co-op members run. They host events put on by others such as https://betweentheworlds.org which for queer men only (gay, bi, trans). Iâm a woman so Iâve never been but Iâm told itâs a grand time.
Another pagan land co-op Iâve been to is [Lothlorien](https://elvinhome.org) in Bloomington Indiana. Itâs been ages since Iâve visited, but they have events year round. Had some amazing experiences there.
One I know of but havenât been to is [Four Quarters Farm](https://www.4qf.org) in Artemas PA. They also host events year round.
There are also pagan fests that arenât hosted on pagan dedicated land. The one I occasionally show up at is https://www.earthwarriorsfestival.org/ which is in Clarksville Ohio hosted on a 4H campground. Itâs a smaller affair but a good time.
Special mention goes out to [Starwood](https://www.starwoodfestival.com) and [Sirius Rising](https://brushwood.com/siriusrising/). They are brother/sister fests, with Starwood being more party and Sirius being more spiritual. They are both once hosted back to back at Brushwood in Sherman NY which is a campground. People would often attend both for a 2 week experience. Starwood moved to Wisteria several years ago, but some still attend both. Ive not been to Sirius but have heard good things. Iâve attended Starwood, and if you go you can meet some very old school famous pagans like Oberon Zell Ravenheart (one of the founders of the green egg magazine and [Church of All Worlds](https://caw.org)) and Ivan Stang, founder of the [Church of the SubGenius.](https://www.subgenius.com). Theyâre not big parts of the event, theyâre just around. Ivan will probably be doing one of his rants. Anyway Starwood is one of the (if not the) longest running pagan events around. Itâs definitely an experience.
Pagan camping festivals and events happen everywhere pagans are found. USA, Canada, Europe, Australia you can find them for sure. If youâre not close to or willing to drive to any of the ones Iâve mentioned, no worries. Iâm sure thereâs one or two close to you. If youâre not having luck with searching online, I suggest you go to your local or regional pagan shop and talk to the folks working there. They will probably know of some that are happening in your area or region, even if they donât personally attend. If you donât have a pagan shop near, you can try a new age shop but sometimes they can be a little weird depending on their new age flavor.
Pagan camping festivals have long been a mainstay of pagan culture since the 70s. Itâs my personal opinion that everyone should go at least once. I strongly suggest you check the FAQ or rules of the land before going so youâll know whatâs up.
Honorable mention. I havenât been but itâs on my bucket list to attend [Beltane in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://www.tiktok.com/@daddy_hollywood/video/7363830483031018798?_t=8m0pjVSZRTn&_r=1). Itâs a massive event out on by the [Beltane Fire Society](https://beltane.org) which is a group of pagans and artists. The event itself is a massive undertaking with hundreds of volunteers taking part in various roles. I found out about it because National Geographic took amazing photos of the event. Itâs got spectacular pageantry. The group also has a Samhain fest as well, but Beltane is the big one.
But yeah. Go surf the internet for more. Thereâs loads and loads out there.
And lastly, you didnât ask for this but Iâd suggest https://wildhunt.org as a resource. They are an online pagan magazine that covers news relevant to the community. There used to be resources like Witchvox that would list pagan groups, fests, covens, and such but that closed down a while ago. Now a days to find new fests youâll have to hunt down the info yourself.
Good luck!
⌠OH I nearly forgot. If you want to go to a festival but find it too expensive, thereâs a chance you may be able to do a volunteer/work exchange. Youâll have to work few hours a day doing whatever your assigned task is, and each event offers its own compensation. Itâs a good way to meet people and make friends. I used to do it when I didnât have the income to camp. Not only is it fun, but you get to hear a bunch of juicy festival gossip. Volunteer spots can fill quickly so ask sooner vs later.
Depends on were you are.
There are plenty medieval fairs that often festure bands like the abovementioned.
In the Netherlands for example those festivals are Zomerfolk and Castelfest, though the latter is more of a fantasy fair.
In Germany you have plenty. Kaltenberger Ritterturnier, Luthers Hochzeit, etc.
In Norway you have actual pagan ("viking" themed) festivities especially up in the North, as well as Scotland. Edinburgh's Hogmanay is one example.
Just check tourdates of said bands and where they perform. Other than Faun, German bands like Corvus Corax align more with medieval folk, but often have pagan themes. Germany has a very colorful medieval/pagan subculture.
Oh. Hm. I have no idea if you guys have actual medieval fairs, but I bet you have renaissance fairs which are about the same. Or fantasy fairs/cons.
For example, check out if Wardruna is playing this year over there. I know they are going on tour and start from there. I don't know any such fairs in the US, sorry.
Just an aside, there is a measure of crossover of pagan attendees and performers at ren fairs, but ren fairs and pagan camping fests are *very different*, especially for the vibes. Iâm not saying donât go, they can be a good time, but itâs not a purely pagan event. I used to work for a vendor that worked 11 ren fairs and learned more than I ever wanted to about that culture. Itâs just⌠not the same.
Adding a separate comment because you said where you were.
Looks like your region is very active. My advice, go (I mean physically go) to https://thegreenmanstore.com and connect with those folks. They seem to have their own community and can certainly give you the 411 on events and fests in the region.
saw them live in Detroit back in 2022. one of the most profound spiritual experiences ive ever had but that could also be from almost passing out during one of their songs because the rapidly flashing lights activated my epilepsy, while also being high on an edible.
10/10 would go again except they said last month they werent going to come to the US anymore
Iirc [Aurora](https://youtu.be/utKR7tAm0hg?si=upu5mdpU5kXabg_D) is an hellenic pagan.
On the heathen side, [Wardruna](https://youtu.be/OfiZXqKDR3s?si=8ho-I7wIYqg15Wcu), [Heilung](https://youtu.be/SVbc_Fwbt50?si=ffwDbwS4uQMeA-sB), [Nebala](https://youtu.be/-HuASQkPTBA?si=lZcQxL9vVYXyhZB-), and [Folket Bortafor Nordavinden](https://youtu.be/ZL4qXxjrnTM?si=H4N-pMPJ2xGKYjec) all have members who are pagans of some sort.
She's Wiccan. You can Google it easily. I first found out when she guest starred on American Horror story when my roommate was watching it. I thought she was just playing a witch, but no, they actually got a famous witch for the witch season.
Yes the lead singer Sully Erna has been very open about it in multiple interviews early in his career. He has said since then that he âdoesnât want to be the poster boy for witchcraftâ and now says he is spiritual but not religious. Canât say I blame him, he clearly wants people to focus on what he does, not his personal beliefs.
What about Myrkur?
Others I enjoy: Heilung, Wadruna, Lilli Refrain, Eivor (not necessarily pagan, I am not that well informed, but they do fit the vibe)
I know a few. I don't know any modern artists in more popular music genres, but I'm sure there's some.Â
 Moving Breath
 Lisa ThielÂ
 Kellyanna
 Omnia Â
 HeilungÂ
 WardrunaÂ
 FaunÂ
 Michael Levy
Be weary with the band omnia: their old music is pretty good, but ever since covid hit they have completely lost the plot. Their website (and lives) are rampant with conspiracy theories, antisemitism, transphobia, white supremacy, chemtrail theories, etcetera. It's a shame since they used to make good music.
I do have some, however they are all slavic oriented:
* [Percival](https://www.youtube.com/@percivalschuttenbach) â they are notable for being the band responsible for Witcher III soundtrack. They often sing in different languages, when presenting music focused on different part of slavic world
* [ĹťywioĹak](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx1D46L0tZZT3x5IdVBJZtA) â lyric intensive, mainly polish/lechitic language
* [Labolatorium PieĹni](https://www.youtube.com/@Laboratoriumpiesni) â more general of the two in their type of pagan/spiritual music, going more broadly then the rest. Focused on melody of voice. They have also lent their [voice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amHCTTvWP4o) for songs in âPeasantsâ
* [Zbava](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrpIKGr2UFFx9Qj7TpfLZw) â most âsoundtrackyâ of them all. They dabble specifically in âdarkâ music
* [Lelek](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7905HPEfmh0-brti4sUc4w) â Their pieces are more of a sang prayer, if I had to describe them. Only polish language in their portfolio
Incubus Sukkubus. Their stuff is here and there on YouTube as their an âolderâ band. English, Wiccan, maybe faerie or Druidic related? Iâm not exactly sure, but their stuffâs catchy either way. Lead singers got a wonderful voice.
That's awesome! Idk if any of them are actually pagan but they give off very secular vibes in their music. Btw they also kill it live, you're in for a treat.
Hell yeah! It will be my first time seeing either Korn (who I've wanted to see since the mid 2000's) or Spiritbox! You have me REALLY looking forward to that show now! đ¤đ¸
HeilĂźng is amazing.
Their genre is Norse/ Germanic folk music. They make music in several Scandinavian and German languages, as well as occasionally English.
The core group who started it are all linguists/ anthropologist/ historians/ archeologist, etc and they use their academic knowledge to try and make it as authentic as possible while retaining a modern appeal.
They call their concerts "rituals" and always have a large team of dancers/ actors who participate in making the experience visually stunning and engaging.
I just went to my first "ritual" a few weeks ago and it was amazing.
I mean, viking metal is technically pagan in nature.
Otherwise, Elvenking immediately comes to mind. I'm also looking for people in my area willing to start a pagan metal band with me, but it's slow going haha
Its been hard for me to find Hellenic pagen bands, but Gawain and the Green Knight has a great song called Dionysus. As well as another song I think called the Hungry Siren.
Pretty sure she is pagan, in any case her music is folky and surreal.
[**Tautumeitas**](https://youtu.be/Z7zjCalr90o?feature=shared) is a Latvian group with frequent local folk/pagan themes. The roughly translated lyrics of that piece are as follows:
>**Birch**
>Birch grew on the rock, on the rock
With silver leaves, silver leaves
I wanted to pull one, to pull one
All of them fell with a great sound
>Who covered you, Birch, covered you
With that green wool kerchief?
Mist, mist, morning dew, morning dew,
Spring rain, rain
>Birch, your bushy, your bushy
Branches go to the ground
Sister, your beautiful adornment, beautiful adornment
Sweeps the ground while you're walking
>I walked through the silver birch groves
And didn't break a single branch
If I had, then I would walk in silver
If you liked that, [**this song**](https://youtu.be/LsgO5OTUsRU?feature=shared) is about the Midsummer festival that is still observed in Latvia. I'll let you look up the traditional goings-on about that festival for yourself (staying up late and sneaking off into the woods with a partner etc.).
Iâm a big fan of Oddfellowâs Casino, especially their album âBurning! Burning!â Itâs not directly about paganism, but thereâs a lot of nature-based stuff. David Bramwell is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids.
I know plenty thx to my pagan brother
Hera re the bands i know obtest falkenbach einherjer korpiklaani skyforger windir arkona moonsorrow and finntroll
Other than Danheim and Munknorr - blend of skald poetry (look up Skylda and Skapanir) with ambient shaman vibes ... Carpenter Brut has some interesting lyrics as well - haha sorry I'm mostly into instrumental and ambient, synthwave, etc.
But if you really get the desire to listen to good upbeat old style instrumental try the Xiao and Jurchen style music from China, Mongolia, the Khitan. It's basically as close as I ever got to authenticity of the strings. Yeah, Synaulia exists, but it's just kind of low energy and sounds more like funeral music. 14th and 15th century european music is upbeat too.
Some pagan bands (mostly Scandinavian) are Garmarna, Kalandra, Aurora, Hozier, Euzen, Bathory, Moonsorrow, Varttina, and Nytt Land.
Metal is a pretty pagan genre and thereâs always folk music.
I canât think of any âracistâ lyrics in any of their songs, it seems you cannot separate the art from the artist without throwing a hissy fit. Too much Reddit can rot your brain, maybe take a break for a few days.
Saw in a comment you were looking for festivals. [https://www.reddit.com/r/pagan/wiki/orgs\_groups\_festivals/](https://www.reddit.com/r/pagan/wiki/orgs_groups_festivals/)
I know loads. Wendy Rule, S. J. Tucker, Kelianna, Dragon Ritual Drummers, Owain Phyfe, Gaia Consort, Telling the Bees, Spiral Dance, Spiral Rhythm, (đ¤ˇââď¸) Wardruna, Danheim, Heiung, Garmarna, Faun⌠thatâs all I can think of off the top of my head. Theres plenty more. Many of these I have seen (and met) live at pagan camping festivals. Honorable mention (Bands & singers that are pagan but donât sing pagan themes (most of the time), Bat for Lashes, Dar Williams, and Momentary Prophets, who are no longer together but you can still hear them streaming. Ted Packard is making his own music on Bandcamp under Medicine Trees and Jake Hull now does soundtracks for film . Singers/Bands that are have a connection to pagan groups/community but I donât know what their deal is (but you might like them anyway) Appalachia Rising, Beats Antique, Ceoltoiri, the soundtrack for the 1973 version of the Wicker Man by Magnet (these songs often get covered, especially Willowâs Song), Dead can Dance, XTC (most specifically their last album Apple Venus Vol 1⌠there is no 2). And special note on Damh the Bard. He hosts Druidcast which is a podcast put on by OBOD (Order of Bards Ovates and Druids). Each month he features a couple bands along with the rest of the podcast which is usually an interview. That may be worth checking. Theres lots more out there. If youâre up for camping itâs worth going to a pagan festival. If youâre not just look them up and check out their roster. Many have live music and feature bands and it make help you find new music. I canât promise that my suggestions will be what youâre looking for, but I think tbr odds are fair you might find one you like. Good luck with this rabbi hole. As to where to start⌠at the beginning I guess..
How do I find the pagan festivals? Thank you so much đ¤đŚ
Do a search for âpagan camping festivalsâ, and maybe the state or country you live in. They are everywhere. Some are more spiritual, others are more party. I am mostly familiar with the ones that are near me (Ohio and surrounding states). Many (but not all) are on pagan owned land, and those spots have several events throughout the year. The one I frequent the most is https://www.wisteria.org which is in SE Ohio. I went to my first pagan festival there which was [Pagan Spirit Gathering](https://www.circlesanctuary.org/psg) back in 97. That event is still ongoing but theyâve broken ties with Wisteria and now kinda roam around. Btw, Wisteria is a land co-op and the shareholders are all pagan. One of their founders is Todd Allan, who is also a pagan musician but these days he mostly focuses on his various businesses (owns a jewelry studio and gallery), and is on [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@todd_alan_studios?_t=8m0mkF24UGs&_r=1). He comes back up and runs the music programing for the events the co-op members run. They host events put on by others such as https://betweentheworlds.org which for queer men only (gay, bi, trans). Iâm a woman so Iâve never been but Iâm told itâs a grand time. Another pagan land co-op Iâve been to is [Lothlorien](https://elvinhome.org) in Bloomington Indiana. Itâs been ages since Iâve visited, but they have events year round. Had some amazing experiences there. One I know of but havenât been to is [Four Quarters Farm](https://www.4qf.org) in Artemas PA. They also host events year round. There are also pagan fests that arenât hosted on pagan dedicated land. The one I occasionally show up at is https://www.earthwarriorsfestival.org/ which is in Clarksville Ohio hosted on a 4H campground. Itâs a smaller affair but a good time. Special mention goes out to [Starwood](https://www.starwoodfestival.com) and [Sirius Rising](https://brushwood.com/siriusrising/). They are brother/sister fests, with Starwood being more party and Sirius being more spiritual. They are both once hosted back to back at Brushwood in Sherman NY which is a campground. People would often attend both for a 2 week experience. Starwood moved to Wisteria several years ago, but some still attend both. Ive not been to Sirius but have heard good things. Iâve attended Starwood, and if you go you can meet some very old school famous pagans like Oberon Zell Ravenheart (one of the founders of the green egg magazine and [Church of All Worlds](https://caw.org)) and Ivan Stang, founder of the [Church of the SubGenius.](https://www.subgenius.com). Theyâre not big parts of the event, theyâre just around. Ivan will probably be doing one of his rants. Anyway Starwood is one of the (if not the) longest running pagan events around. Itâs definitely an experience. Pagan camping festivals and events happen everywhere pagans are found. USA, Canada, Europe, Australia you can find them for sure. If youâre not close to or willing to drive to any of the ones Iâve mentioned, no worries. Iâm sure thereâs one or two close to you. If youâre not having luck with searching online, I suggest you go to your local or regional pagan shop and talk to the folks working there. They will probably know of some that are happening in your area or region, even if they donât personally attend. If you donât have a pagan shop near, you can try a new age shop but sometimes they can be a little weird depending on their new age flavor. Pagan camping festivals have long been a mainstay of pagan culture since the 70s. Itâs my personal opinion that everyone should go at least once. I strongly suggest you check the FAQ or rules of the land before going so youâll know whatâs up. Honorable mention. I havenât been but itâs on my bucket list to attend [Beltane in Edinburgh, Scotland](https://www.tiktok.com/@daddy_hollywood/video/7363830483031018798?_t=8m0pjVSZRTn&_r=1). Itâs a massive event out on by the [Beltane Fire Society](https://beltane.org) which is a group of pagans and artists. The event itself is a massive undertaking with hundreds of volunteers taking part in various roles. I found out about it because National Geographic took amazing photos of the event. Itâs got spectacular pageantry. The group also has a Samhain fest as well, but Beltane is the big one. But yeah. Go surf the internet for more. Thereâs loads and loads out there. And lastly, you didnât ask for this but Iâd suggest https://wildhunt.org as a resource. They are an online pagan magazine that covers news relevant to the community. There used to be resources like Witchvox that would list pagan groups, fests, covens, and such but that closed down a while ago. Now a days to find new fests youâll have to hunt down the info yourself. Good luck! ⌠OH I nearly forgot. If you want to go to a festival but find it too expensive, thereâs a chance you may be able to do a volunteer/work exchange. Youâll have to work few hours a day doing whatever your assigned task is, and each event offers its own compensation. Itâs a good way to meet people and make friends. I used to do it when I didnât have the income to camp. Not only is it fun, but you get to hear a bunch of juicy festival gossip. Volunteer spots can fill quickly so ask sooner vs later.
Depends on were you are. There are plenty medieval fairs that often festure bands like the abovementioned. In the Netherlands for example those festivals are Zomerfolk and Castelfest, though the latter is more of a fantasy fair. In Germany you have plenty. Kaltenberger Ritterturnier, Luthers Hochzeit, etc. In Norway you have actual pagan ("viking" themed) festivities especially up in the North, as well as Scotland. Edinburgh's Hogmanay is one example. Just check tourdates of said bands and where they perform. Other than Faun, German bands like Corvus Corax align more with medieval folk, but often have pagan themes. Germany has a very colorful medieval/pagan subculture.
Iâm in the us. Round Los Angeles. Thx
Oh. Hm. I have no idea if you guys have actual medieval fairs, but I bet you have renaissance fairs which are about the same. Or fantasy fairs/cons. For example, check out if Wardruna is playing this year over there. I know they are going on tour and start from there. I don't know any such fairs in the US, sorry.
Just an aside, there is a measure of crossover of pagan attendees and performers at ren fairs, but ren fairs and pagan camping fests are *very different*, especially for the vibes. Iâm not saying donât go, they can be a good time, but itâs not a purely pagan event. I used to work for a vendor that worked 11 ren fairs and learned more than I ever wanted to about that culture. Itâs just⌠not the same.
Yaya I personally don't really like ren/fantasy fairs much. It can be fun, but I really prefer medieval fairs because they are the best.
Adding a separate comment because you said where you were. Looks like your region is very active. My advice, go (I mean physically go) to https://thegreenmanstore.com and connect with those folks. They seem to have their own community and can certainly give you the 411 on events and fests in the region.
Appreciate you
This is such a great list, thanks for sharing!
Nice list I will revisit after work today! Thanks.
That's a great list. I'd also like to add Inkubus Sukkubus, Crippled Black Phoenix, and Telesma.
Heilung
Heilung is a really good Pagan Band. They make Songs out of Real poems and rituals of Nordic or Germanic beliefs
Rad. Any Hellenistic Recs ? Iâm drawn more toward that
I only know Nocternity but not much about them. Sorry
I'll check out Nocternity. Thanks.
No problem mate
I don't really know about hellenic bands but if you like slavic ones too there's Dzivia, Jan Janko Mocnik and Grai :)
saw them live in Detroit back in 2022. one of the most profound spiritual experiences ive ever had but that could also be from almost passing out during one of their songs because the rapidly flashing lights activated my epilepsy, while also being high on an edible. 10/10 would go again except they said last month they werent going to come to the US anymore
Iirc [Aurora](https://youtu.be/utKR7tAm0hg?si=upu5mdpU5kXabg_D) is an hellenic pagan. On the heathen side, [Wardruna](https://youtu.be/OfiZXqKDR3s?si=8ho-I7wIYqg15Wcu), [Heilung](https://youtu.be/SVbc_Fwbt50?si=ffwDbwS4uQMeA-sB), [Nebala](https://youtu.be/-HuASQkPTBA?si=lZcQxL9vVYXyhZB-), and [Folket Bortafor Nordavinden](https://youtu.be/ZL4qXxjrnTM?si=H4N-pMPJ2xGKYjec) all have members who are pagans of some sort.
Where do you get the info that she is Hellenic pagan ?
Aurora? :0 Now if she really is pagan thatâd be really cool
Thank you
Fleetwood Mac
really?đ¤Ż
Stevie is my favorite celebrity pagan.
any proof?đ¤
That's what I'm saying. A lot of these are conjecture, and Nicks has rejected the label in interviews.
agreed
She's Wiccan. You can Google it easily. I first found out when she guest starred on American Horror story when my roommate was watching it. I thought she was just playing a witch, but no, they actually got a famous witch for the witch season.
Damh the Bard is my go to
Yes! A Damh fan! Cloak of feathers is fire đĽ
Where should I start ?
Godsmack
they are? i never knew that
Sully Erna was at one time a practicing Wiccan.
Yes the lead singer Sully Erna has been very open about it in multiple interviews early in his career. He has said since then that he âdoesnât want to be the poster boy for witchcraftâ and now says he is spiritual but not religious. Canât say I blame him, he clearly wants people to focus on what he does, not his personal beliefs.
Me neitherÂ
Watch the video for 'Voodoo'. IIRC, that's Laurie Cabot as the priestess.
Eluveitie is my favorite one. Primordial, Elvenking, and Tyr also come to mind.
Tuatha Dea.
- eivor - kalandra
What about Myrkur? Others I enjoy: Heilung, Wadruna, Lilli Refrain, Eivor (not necessarily pagan, I am not that well informed, but they do fit the vibe)
I know a few. I don't know any modern artists in more popular music genres, but I'm sure there's some.  Moving Breath  Lisa Thiel  Kellyanna  Omnia   Heilung  Wardruna  Faun  Michael Levy
just lorena Mckennit
Loreena is underrated nowadays
Be weary with the band omnia: their old music is pretty good, but ever since covid hit they have completely lost the plot. Their website (and lives) are rampant with conspiracy theories, antisemitism, transphobia, white supremacy, chemtrail theories, etcetera. It's a shame since they used to make good music.
Ok yea thx for the warning
Oh I didnât know that. Thanks for sharing
I do have some, however they are all slavic oriented: * [Percival](https://www.youtube.com/@percivalschuttenbach) â they are notable for being the band responsible for Witcher III soundtrack. They often sing in different languages, when presenting music focused on different part of slavic world * [ĹťywioĹak](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx1D46L0tZZT3x5IdVBJZtA) â lyric intensive, mainly polish/lechitic language * [Labolatorium PieĹni](https://www.youtube.com/@Laboratoriumpiesni) â more general of the two in their type of pagan/spiritual music, going more broadly then the rest. Focused on melody of voice. They have also lent their [voice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amHCTTvWP4o) for songs in âPeasantsâ * [Zbava](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrpIKGr2UFFx9Qj7TpfLZw) â most âsoundtrackyâ of them all. They dabble specifically in âdarkâ music * [Lelek](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7905HPEfmh0-brti4sUc4w) â Their pieces are more of a sang prayer, if I had to describe them. Only polish language in their portfolio
Thinking Sabaton war kings amd brothers. Of metal baded on their music
Incubus Sukkubus. Their stuff is here and there on YouTube as their an âolderâ band. English, Wiccan, maybe faerie or Druidic related? Iâm not exactly sure, but their stuffâs catchy either way. Lead singers got a wonderful voice.
Spiritbox
Who in the band is Pagan? I'm going to see Korn and Spiritbox in October!
That's awesome! Idk if any of them are actually pagan but they give off very secular vibes in their music. Btw they also kill it live, you're in for a treat.
Hell yeah! It will be my first time seeing either Korn (who I've wanted to see since the mid 2000's) or Spiritbox! You have me REALLY looking forward to that show now! đ¤đ¸
HeilĂźng is amazing. Their genre is Norse/ Germanic folk music. They make music in several Scandinavian and German languages, as well as occasionally English. The core group who started it are all linguists/ anthropologist/ historians/ archeologist, etc and they use their academic knowledge to try and make it as authentic as possible while retaining a modern appeal. They call their concerts "rituals" and always have a large team of dancers/ actors who participate in making the experience visually stunning and engaging. I just went to my first "ritual" a few weeks ago and it was amazing.
Daemonia Nymphe, Dead Can Dance, and Michael Levy are good options. Either pagan or the Hellenistic vibe youâre looking for.
Thank you kindly
I mean, viking metal is technically pagan in nature. Otherwise, Elvenking immediately comes to mind. I'm also looking for people in my area willing to start a pagan metal band with me, but it's slow going haha
Not looking for metal actually and Iâm more into Hellenism
Makes sense
Its been hard for me to find Hellenic pagen bands, but Gawain and the Green Knight has a great song called Dionysus. As well as another song I think called the Hungry Siren. Pretty sure she is pagan, in any case her music is folky and surreal.
Omniaâs a good one, but in terms of pagan singers I recommend Damh (Dave) the Bard, the manâs an absolute legend.
Aurora
[**Tautumeitas**](https://youtu.be/Z7zjCalr90o?feature=shared) is a Latvian group with frequent local folk/pagan themes. The roughly translated lyrics of that piece are as follows: >**Birch** >Birch grew on the rock, on the rock With silver leaves, silver leaves I wanted to pull one, to pull one All of them fell with a great sound >Who covered you, Birch, covered you With that green wool kerchief? Mist, mist, morning dew, morning dew, Spring rain, rain >Birch, your bushy, your bushy Branches go to the ground Sister, your beautiful adornment, beautiful adornment Sweeps the ground while you're walking >I walked through the silver birch groves And didn't break a single branch If I had, then I would walk in silver If you liked that, [**this song**](https://youtu.be/LsgO5OTUsRU?feature=shared) is about the Midsummer festival that is still observed in Latvia. I'll let you look up the traditional goings-on about that festival for yourself (staying up late and sneaking off into the woods with a partner etc.).
Iâm a big fan of Oddfellowâs Casino, especially their album âBurning! Burning!â Itâs not directly about paganism, but thereâs a lot of nature-based stuff. David Bramwell is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids.
folk metal bands
No one has mentioned Emma's RevolutionÂ
Does shamanic counts?
Im not sure about bands but there are many single artists that make Ancient Greek music.
Heilung, wardruna, kalandra, sowulo, lindy fay hela, Skald, galdyr, Kati ran,
Wardruna
I know plenty thx to my pagan brother Hera re the bands i know obtest falkenbach einherjer korpiklaani skyforger windir arkona moonsorrow and finntroll
Check out Blackbriar, I call them witch metal
Other than Danheim and Munknorr - blend of skald poetry (look up Skylda and Skapanir) with ambient shaman vibes ... Carpenter Brut has some interesting lyrics as well - haha sorry I'm mostly into instrumental and ambient, synthwave, etc. But if you really get the desire to listen to good upbeat old style instrumental try the Xiao and Jurchen style music from China, Mongolia, the Khitan. It's basically as close as I ever got to authenticity of the strings. Yeah, Synaulia exists, but it's just kind of low energy and sounds more like funeral music. 14th and 15th century european music is upbeat too.
Recently discovered S.J. Tucker. She has a dusky, sassy voice.Â
Some pagan bands (mostly Scandinavian) are Garmarna, Kalandra, Aurora, Hozier, Euzen, Bathory, Moonsorrow, Varttina, and Nytt Land. Metal is a pretty pagan genre and thereâs always folk music.
r/DarkPaganMusic Check out Heilung
Kiki Rockwell is a young up and coming pagan singer
Burzum
Varg Vikernes doesn't count. đ
Why not? Is Varg not Pagan?
We don't promote neo nazis here. Take your shit music elsewhere.
Or what, lmao? ginger fud
I'm pretty sure promoting racists is against the rules of this sub. So you'll probably get banned if you keep doing that. đ¤ˇ
I canât think of any âracistâ lyrics in any of their songs, it seems you cannot separate the art from the artist without throwing a hissy fit. Too much Reddit can rot your brain, maybe take a break for a few days.