Ensiferum

Finnish Melodeath

Ensiferum

About Ensiferum

The last time that Ensiferum left the studio with a new album, the world promptly shut down due to the covid pandemic. The Finnish folk-metal Melodeath sensation maintained a prolific release schedule since their first demo in 1997, gradually increasing in stature until eighth album Thalassic crowned their ascent in 2020. The nautical opus went on to top Finland's album chart, reaching #3 in Germany, and top ten in Switzerland, Canada and the USA. Eventually Ensiferum would take Thalassic on two massive world tours and to festivals like Wacken, Hellfest, Summer Breeze and Ragnarök, but the global health hoo-hah ensured that the four-year wait for Winter Storm is the longest in the band's near-30-year history. Much of the new material emerged in the lockdown era, when Ensiferum's founding guitarist Markus Toivonen set himself the challenge of finding new ways to make music - eventually composing every song except the rousing, anthemic Fatherland, written by bassist Sami Hinkka. The addition of singer/organist Pekka Montin's crystal-clear melodic high notes provided a tremendous boost on Thalassic. But on Winter Storm - a fantasy concept narrative written by Sami ("The way I see it, this album is more like a 'musical' than a traditional album," says the bassist) - Pekka's super-strong voice finds its optimal place in Ensiferum's sound. Bringing to life such grandiose, heroic material, the singer emerges as one of the greatest vocal discoveries of the decade.

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About Ensiferum

The last time that Ensiferum left the studio with a new album, the world promptly shut down due to the covid pandemic. The Finnish folk-metal Melodeath sensation maintained a prolific release schedule since their first demo in 1997, gradually increasing in stature until eighth album Thalassic crowned their ascent in 2020. The nautical opus went on to top Finland's album chart, reaching #3 in Germany, and top ten in Switzerland, Canada and the USA. Eventually Ensiferum would take Thalassic on two massive world tours and to festivals like Wacken, Hellfest, Summer Breeze and Ragnarök, but the global health hoo-hah ensured that the four-year wait for Winter Storm is the longest in the band's near-30-year history. Much of the new material emerged in the lockdown era, when Ensiferum's founding guitarist Markus Toivonen set himself the challenge of finding new ways to make music - eventually composing every song except the rousing, anthemic Fatherland, written by bassist Sami Hinkka. The addition of singer/organist Pekka Montin's crystal-clear melodic high notes provided a tremendous boost on Thalassic. But on Winter Storm - a fantasy concept narrative written by Sami ("The way I see it, this album is more like a 'musical' than a traditional album," says the bassist) - Pekka's super-strong voice finds its optimal place in Ensiferum's sound. Bringing to life such grandiose, heroic material, the singer emerges as one of the greatest vocal discoveries of the decade.

Ensiferum's Concerts & Tour Dates

Date Event name Venue
05 Jul 2025 Ensiferum @ Château de Gisors in Gisors Château de Gisors, Marines, IL, France
05 Jul 2025 Ensiferum in Gisors Château de Gisors, Gisors
06 Jul 2025 Ensiferum in Sarıyer LifePark, Istanbul, IB, Turkey
06 Jul 2025 Ensiferum in Sarıyer LifePark, Sarıyer
17 Jul 2025 Ensiferum in Neukirchen-vluyn Neukirchen-Vluyn, Neukirchen-vluyn
18 Jul 2025 Ensiferum in Málaga fuengirola, Málaga
25 Jul 2025 Ensiferum in Oulu Kuusisaari, Oulu
30 Jul 2025 Ensiferum in Braşov Rockstadt Extreme Fest, Braşov
08 Aug 2025 Ensiferum in Büdesheim Sportplatz Budesheim, Dahlem, NP, Germany
08 Aug 2025 Ensiferum in Büdesheim Sportplatz Budesheim, Büdesheim

Ensiferum's Popular songs

  • In My Sword I Trust
  • Long Cold Winter of Sorrow and Strife
  • Winter Storm Vigilantes

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Some of Ensiferum's most popular songs include In My Sword I Trust, Long Cold Winter of Sorrow and Strife, Winter Storm Vigilantes. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.

You can listen to Ensiferum's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include In My Sword I Trust, Long Cold Winter of Sorrow and Strife, Winter Storm Vigilantes, and more.

Ensiferum is known for their distinctive sound in the finnish melodeath genre, often blending elements of finnish metal, making them a unique voice in the music world.

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