Slania

The sophomore breakthrough from the Swiss octet seamlessly integrates traditional Celtic instrumentation—including hurdy-gurdies, flutes, and bagpipes—into the aggressive framework of Gothenburg-style melodic death metal. Chrigel Glanzmann's harsh vocals drive anthemic, historically themed tracks that popularized the band across the global metal festival circuit. It remains a foundational, highly polished classic of the European folk metal movement.