Norwegian melodic black metal: Windir - Worst to Best [OPINION]

[@Nekrist218]

Fantastic band for sure, Windir was one of the bands that really got me into Black Metal alongside Burzum, Nokturnal Mortum and Dissection.

[@BifrostMR]

One of my all time favorite bands ever, great video as always Rauta!

[@RautaMetal]

Cheers!

[@MjmanDK]

One of my favourite bands. I hope I can attend the 1184 show with Vreid in Norway in April.

[@BifrostMR]

The "reason" why Windir use so many uplifting melodies is because they use Norwegian folk music, some songs have even directly integrated classic Norwegian folk melodies. It's a very nationalistic band, one that makes you proud and feel strong in another way than maybe the more adrenaline pumping metal.

[@jc2153]

I agree. As a norwegian i feel a national pride and nostalgia unlike any other band when i listen to windir. Rip Terje

[@bluewinter6660]

Truely one of the most unique metal Bands and one of my favorites. Love every second in all releases but if I need to choose, I would pick Arntor and Likferd.

[@kapriizais8278]

One of the rare bands that never released a bummer

[@marija.vujkov]

my favorite band

[@Lonewolf668]

I'm looking forward to see this type of video of Enslaved or does it exist already?

[@RautaMetal]

Not yet, because Enslaved is still an active band. So, at the moment I'm focusing on bands which have quit so the whole discography can be included.

[@bryanmons3463]

youre dead right when you say all albums have the same quality. I think Arntor is arguably the best album though, but 1184 has my favourite Windir song, "The Spiritlord"

[@rytkosenjussi6619]

I actually like all of their albums. Valfar died in my birthday. In that time i did not even knew this band.

[@user-zp1lp1fv7k]

Windir is Awesome I love that how good folk parts Fits to Basic Windir songs Its Different style at that time Awesome Band

[@jangebrt1006]

Totally agree, that Windir has very consistent discography. I would go with Sóknardalr as the best release. Valfar had a really unique style of songwriting.

[@aske7862]

Just wanted to say HAIL to Rauta. P.S.: Forgot to buy a Rauta Shirt, will do soon.

[@RautaMetal]

Cheers mate! I just got the shirts here yesterday. I will soon show them on a video.

[@chrislopez1918]

My favorite album was 1184 it rocked ☠️🤘

[@crimsondeath7468]

With the exeption of "Kampen" I dont understand where the happy melodies are on the Arntor album. Its lots of melodies but they are all melancolic, dark, sad and beatiful. I find Arntor to be a masterpeace that stands heads and shoulders over the other three. And the other three are also amazing to me

[@RautaMetal]

I don't know but to me they sound quite joyful compared to other music I listen to. So maybe it's just me.

[@992ras]

I don’t really considered windir as melodic black metal as well Valfar hated the black metal scene of that time. It’s more folk based to me especially when you get to under the lyrics

[@Avertia]

Ooooh!

[@TERGENIS]

I think their debut is their best album. Its harsh,raw and honest.

[@hrorm]

Hails !! Im sure you meant best to best ahahaha !! Long live Sognariket and Windir`s legend.

[@goatmoonwarmaster4641]

Likferd also my favourite

[@satanworshippers2614]

What happened to windir? Why did you say '' tragic ending ''?

[@RautaMetal]

The main man tragically died.

[@arpagius]

Arntor is their best work in my view. Do not get me wrong Jerry all their records are good but this kicks ass. Overall it was a good band until Valfar passed away. Then the band fade away with this Vreid new title. I mean all the energy , all the magic was with Valfar. Then the band lost it. He was very talented musician.

[@RautaMetal]

Yeah. Always a sad thing to lose a talent.

[@darkleder9465]

Hails from Persia 🤘

[@RautaMetal]

Hails

[@EmrahUncu]

Here's my ranking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnPKfq2pZ5xqgZY

[@TurquoiseTerrorizer]

Psy-rup

[@eskilolsen3783]

I ruined it as watcher number 667...

[@RautaMetal]

😀

[@kasuaalimagia529]

Please do troll the trolls and from bad to worst:burzum xD

[@RautaMetal]

Maybe I will.

[@SKvldlf]

I never liked this band. Too happy and cheesy for me.