Heidevolk

Heidevolk is a folk metal band from the Netherlands. The lyrical themes of their music are inspired by nature, the history of Gelderland, and Germanic mythology. Most of their lyrics are in Dutch; however, since their album Velua, they also have one original English song, "Vinland", and several English covers.

Heidevolk
Heidevolk performing in 2017
Background information
OriginArnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands
Genres
Years active2002–present
LabelsNapalm Records
Associated acts
Websiteheidevolk.com
MembersRowan Roodbaert
Mat van Baest
Jacco Bühnebeest
Joost den Vellenknotscher
Koen Vuurdichter
Past membersSee "Former members"

History
Heidevolk performing at the 2007 Ragnarök Festival
Rowan Roodbaert and Kevin Storm performing at the 2017 Metal Frenzy Festival
Koen Vuurdichter and Jacco Bühnebeest at the 2017 Metal Frenzy Festival
Joost den Vellenknotscher at the 2017 Metal Frenzy Festival

Heidevolk was founded under the name Hymir in 2002. They later changed their name to Heidevolk (Dutch for 'heath-folk' or 'heather folk'), inspired by the Veluwe landscape. The band started performing live in 2003. They have since released one demo, five full-length studio albums, and one EP.

Their third album, Uit oude grond, was released to generally positive critical acclaim, with one writer calling the album "A hugely enjoyable release combining aggressive metallic riffage with tastefully entwined traditional folk instrumentation and melody".[1]

Collaborations

Vocalists Mark Bockting and Joris Boghtdrincker have contributed vocals to the Arkona song "Na Moey Zemle" (На моей земле) (In My Land). The track also features vocalists from Månegarm (Sweden), Obtest (Lithuania), Menhir (Germany), and Skyforger (Latvia).[2] Each sings in their native language, playing the role of warriors from that region, describing their homeland to a traveler.

Discography

Music videos

Band members

Current
  • Jacco de Wijs (Jacco Bühnebeest) – vocals (2015–present)
  • Koen Romeijn (Koen Vuurdichter) – guitar (2015–present)
  • Mat van Baest – guitar (2020–present)[5]
  • Rowan Middelwijk (Rowan Roodbaert) – bass guitar (2006–present)

Former
  • Joris Boghtdrincker – vocals (2002–2013)
  • Jesse Vuerbaert (Ohtar) – vocals (2002–2005)
  • Niels Beenkerver – guitar (2002–2005)
  • Paul Braadvraat – bass guitar (2002–2006)
  • Sebas van Eldik (Sebas Bloeddorst) – guitar (2002–2011)
  • Joost Westdijk (Joost den Vellenknotscher) – drums (2002–2022)
  • Reamon Bomenbreker – guitar (2005–2015)
  • Mark Splintervuyscht – vocals (2005–2015)
  • Stefanie Speervrouw – violin (2007–2008)
  • Kevin Vruchtbaert – guitar (2012–2015)
  • Lars Vogel (Lars Nachtbraeker) – vocals (2013–2020)[6]
  • Kevin Storm – guitar (2016–2018)

Timeline

References
  1. Uit Oude Grond review on OneMetal.com Archived 2010-04-24 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Eck, Markus (2009). "Arkona - Goi Rode Goi". Sonic Seducer (in German). No. 11. Archived from the original on 11 February 2013.
  3. "Heidevolk - Biography - Metal Storm". www.metalstorm.net. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
  4. Heidevolk "Batavi" Release Date: 02 Mar 2012 / 06 Mar 2012 (US) Archived 15 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine napalmrecords.com. Retrieved on 11 January 2012.
  5. W., René (11 August 2020). "Heidevolk – 08.08.2020 – Metal Festival Alliance Livestream 2020". time-for-metal.eu. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  6. "Friends, today we have some sad news..." Heidevolk Official Facebook. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
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