Lumsk

The Profile

Lumsk are a Norwegian folk‑metal/progressive rock band from Trondheim, formed in 1999. They blend Scandinavian folk with metal and prog; on Det Vilde Kor they set poems by Knut Hamsun to music.

Formed in Trondheim (Norway) in 1999; albums include Åsmund Frægdegjevar (2003), Troll (2005), Det Vilde Kor (2007), and Fremmede Toner (2023).

Two rave reviews paint Lumsk as a Trondheim ensemble fusing Scandinavian folk, prog finesse and restrained doom heft. Troll is hailed for medieval hues and symphonic keys; Det Vilde Kor is praised for elegant, theatrical folk settings of Knut Hamsun’s texts. Stine Langstrand’s voice and rich strings/keys define the sound. Overall tone: majestic, melancholic, and immersive.