Falkenbach is a German one‑man metal project led by Markus Tuemmers (Vratyas Vakyas), blending black, folk and viking metal with Norse/Germanic themes since 1989.

One-man project; multi-instrumental recordings; lyrical focus on Norse/Germanic mythology and pagan themes; albums frequently noted for mixing harsh black metal elements with melodic folk instrumentation (flute, violin, acoustic guitar, keyboards).

DeBaser reviews unanimously praise Falkenbach as a one‑man project by Vratyas Vakyas (Markus Tuemmers) blending black, folk and viking metal with strong melodies and Norse/Germanic themes. Reviewers highlight evocative instrumentation (flute, violin, keyboards, acoustic guitar), melancholic atmosphere and high compositional craft. Standout albums discussed include ...En Their Medh Riki Fara..., ...Magni Blandinn Ok Megintiri..., Heralding - The Fireblade, Ok Nefna Tysvar Ty and Tiurida.

For:Fans of viking/folk/black metal, listeners who enjoy melodic yet harsh metal with Norse/Germanic lyrical themes and acoustic/folk instrumentation.

 I thought I had never felt nostalgia in my life, but evidently, I was wrong.

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 There is something damnably fascinating about following one-man bands.

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 This work, released in 1998, was entirely self-played, self-realized, and self-produced, even the artwork.

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 This is not just viking. This is musical poetry.

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