Heidevolk

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{{Infobox musical artist

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| name = Heidevolk

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| origin = Arnhem, Netherlands

| genre = {{hlist|Folk metal|Viking metal|heavy metal}}

| years_active = 2002–present

| label = Napalm

| website = {{url|heidevolk.com}}

| current_members =

Rowan Roodbaert
Mat van Baest
Jacco Bühnebeest
Joost den Vellenknotscher
Koen Vuurdichter

| past_members = See "Former members"

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Heidevolk ({{IPA|nl|ˈhɛi̯dəˌvɔlk}}) 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, on their 2015 album, Velua, they have one original English song, "Vinland", and several English covers. Their 2018 album, Vuur van verzet, contains two English-language songs: "A Wolf in My Heart" and "The Alliance".

History

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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, six full-length studio albums, and one EP.{{cite web|url=https://www.metalfan.nl/concertreviews.php?id=1115|title=Heidevolk en Ithilien: Op 12 mei 2017 in Baroeg, Rotterdam|website=Metalfan.nl|accessdate=28 December 2023|language=nl}}

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".[http://www.onemetal.com/2010/04/12/heidevolk-uit-oude-grond/ Uit Oude Grond review on OneMetal.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100424033955/http://www.onemetal.com/2010/04/12/heidevolk-uit-oude-grond/ |date=24 April 2010 }}

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).{{cite magazine |title=Arkona - Goi Rode Goi |first=Markus |last=Eck |magazine=Sonic Seducer |year=2009 |issue=11 |language=German |url=http://www.sonic-seducer.de/index.php/component/option,com_reviews/anzeige,9265/func,detail/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130211215431/http://www.sonic-seducer.de/index.php/component/option,com_reviews/anzeige,9265/func,detail/ |archivedate=11 February 2013 }} Each sings in their native language, playing the role of warriors from that region, describing their homeland to a traveler.

Band members

=Current=

Jacco de Wijs (Jacco Bühnebeest) – vocals (2015–present)
Daniël Wansink (Daniël den Dorstighe) - vocals (2021-present)
Koen Romeijn (Koen Vuurdichter) – guitar (2015–present)
Mat van Baest (Mat Snaerenslijper)– guitar (2020–present){{cite web|url=https://time-for-metal.eu/heidevolk-08-08-2020-metal-festival-alliance-livestream-2020/|title=Heidevolk – 08.08.2020 – Metal Festival Alliance Livestream 2020|last=W.|first=René|website=time-for-metal.eu|date=11 August 2020|accessdate=2 December 2020}}
Rowan Middelwijk (Rowan Roodbaert) – bass guitar (2006–present)
Kevin van den Heiligenberg (Kevin Houtsplijter) – drums (2022–present){{cite web |title=We are complete once again! |url=https://www.heidevolk.com/home2/news/we-are-complete-once-again/ |website=Heidevolk|date=4 April 2022 }}

=Past=

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){{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/heidevolkofficial/posts/3757585630929495|title=Friends, today we have some sad news...|website=Heidevolk Official Facebook|date=2 December 2020|accessdate=2 December 2020}}
Kevin Storm – guitar (2016–2018)

=Timeline=

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Discography

De strijdlust is geboren (2005)
Wodan heerst (EP, 2007){{Cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/biography.php?band_id=3183&bandname=Heidevolk|title=Heidevolk - Biography - Metal Storm|website=www.metalstorm.net|access-date=6 September 2017}}
Walhalla wacht (2008)
Uit oude grond (2010)
Batavi (2012)[http://www.napalmrecords.com/hp_promo.php?bioID=92 Heidevolk "Batavi" Release Date: 02 Mar 2012 / 06 Mar 2012 (US)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215051247/http://www.napalmrecords.com/hp_promo.php?bioID=92 |date=15 February 2012 }} napalmrecords.com. Retrieved on 11 January 2012.
Velua (2015)
Vuur van verzet (2018)
Wederkeer (2023)

References

External links

{{official website|heidevolk.com}}
{{YouTube|c=UCnZ07MggZug6Sjj3e2PcXjA}}

Category:Dutch folk metal musical groups

Category:Musical groups established in 2002

Category:Viking metal musical groups

Category:2002 establishments in the Netherlands

Category:Napalm Records artists