Moonsorrow

The Profile

Moonsorrow is a Finnish pagan/folk-black metal band formed in 1995 by cousins Ville Sorvali and Henri Sorvali. Known for long, epic compositions sung in Finnish, the group blends black metal intensity with folk instrumentation and grand choral arrangements.

Origin: Helsinki, Finland. Founding members: Ville Sorvali (vocals, bass) and Henri Sorvali (guitars, keyboards; also associated with Finntroll). Lyrics are predominantly in Finnish. Releases on labels including Spinefarm Records.

Five DeBaser reviews hail Moonsorrow’s towering mix of pagan/folk and black metal, heavy on atmosphere and long-form songwriting. Kivenkantaja and Verisäkeet are praised for epic scope and evocative keyboards, while V : Hävitetty splits opinions on its two ultra-long tracks but still thrills. Tulimyrsky stands out with a 30-minute title piece and bold covers (Metallica, Merciless). Finnish lyrics, grand choirs, and windswept Nordic imagery are constant touchpoints.