1. History

2. Collaborations

3. Discography

4. Music videos

5. Line-up
    Current members^[5]  Former members  Timeline 

6. References

Heidevolk is a folk metal band from the Netherlands. The lyrical themes of their music are inspired by nature, the history of Gelderland, and the history of 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.

History

Heidevolk was founded under the name Hymir in 2002 by six men. The name was changed to Heidevolk (Dutch for 'heath-folk' or 'heather folk') inspired by the Veluwe landscape. In contrast to popular belief, in the Dutch Language their name cannot be translated to 'Pagan Folk'. Pagan is translated to Dutch as "heiden". The band started performing live in 2003. Since then the band has released one demo, five full-length studio albums, and one EP.

Their third album, Uit oude grond, (Dutch for 'From old ground'), 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 titled "Na Moey Zemle" (На моей земле) ('In My Land'). This track also features vocalists from Månegarm of Sweden, Obtest of Lithuania, Menhir of Germany, and Skyforger of Latvia.^[2] Each sings in their native language, playing the role of warriors from that region describing their homeland to a traveler.

Discography

• De strijdlust is geboren (2005)
• Wodan heerst (EP, 2007)^[3]
• Walhalla wacht (2008)
• Uit oude grond (2010)
• Batavi (2012)^[4]
• Velua (2015)
• Vuur van verzet (2018)

Music videos

• "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBpDom4QWHE Nehalennia]" (2010)
• "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WReRUdTF2tA Als de dood weer naar ons lacht]" (2012)
• "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWrWtMhv7fY Urth]" (2015)
• "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leZar6XQLcQ Winter woede]" (2015)
• "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC4n-RQE3vA A Wolf In My Heart]" (2019)

Line-up

Current members^[5]

• Lars Vogel (Lars Nachtbraeker)- vocals (2013–present)
• Jacco de Wijs (Jacco Bühnebeest)- vocals (2015–present)
• Koen Romeijn (Koen Vuurdichter)- guitar (2015 – present)
• Rowan Middelwijk (Rowan Roodbaert) – bass guitar (2006 – present)
• Joost Westdijk (Joost den Vellenknotscher) – drums (2002 – present)

Former members

• 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)
• Reamon Bomenbreker – guitar (2005-2015)
• Mark Splintervuyscht – vocals (2005-2015)
• Stefanie Speervrouw – violin (2007–2008)

Timeline

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References

• Neue Kirche, Leipzig
• Neue Luppe
• Neue Messe Munchen
• Neue Messe München
• Neuenberg
• Neuenberg Castle
• Neuenburg Castle
• Neuenburg Castle (Freyburg)
• Neuenburgensis
• Neuendorf bei Wilster
• Neuendorf Church
• Neuendorfer Wiek
• Neuendorfer Wiek and Beuchel Island Nature Reserve
• Neuenfelder Maschinenfabrik
• Neuenhagen
• Neuenhagener Muhlenfliess
• Neuenhof railway station
• Neuenhof, Switzerland
• Neuen Johannisfriedhof
• Neuenland Airport
• Neuenreuth am Main
• Neuenwalde Convent
• Neuenwalde Nunnery
• Neue Oper Wien
• Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung