Viking Metal is among the more peculiar subgenres within heavy metal. Unlike so many other styles, this one is not defined by any one particular sound, which makes it pretty broad, necessitating a journey through 20 Albums That Define Viking Metal's Evolution.
The credit for inventing Viking Metal is largely placed on the head of late Bathory visionary Quorthon, who had also propelled black metal's advancement during the late '80s. However, the source of Viking themes in metal pre-dates Bathory's historical lyrical leanings and it's Manowar who implemented tales of this bygone warrior era, which dovetailed beautifully with Norse mythology.
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