Månegarm

The Profile

Månegarm are a Swedish Viking/folk metal band formed in 1995, known for fusing harsh metal with violins, acoustic folk passages, and Swedish-language lyrics rooted in Norse myth.

The band emerged from Sweden’s mid‑90s metal scene and has remained active since 1995. Releases include the acoustic folk EP Urminnes Hävd – The Forest Sessions and acclaimed full-lengths such as Dödsfärd (2003), Vredens tid (2005, Regain Records), and Vargstenen (2007). Their music frequently blends Viking/folk melodies, blackened aggression, and prominent violin parts.

Four DeBaser reviews chart Månegarm’s range: from feral, myth-soaked Viking/black surges to the acoustic warmth of The Forest Sessions. Reviewers praise the Swedish-language epics, sweeping violins, and battle-charged atmospheres. Vredens tid and Vargstenen emerge as high points, while Dödsfärd anchors the band’s nautical-mythic streak. Expect passion, melody, and plenty of steel.