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Achsar is a Slovak melodic / folk metal band formed in 2004 in Levice.
Their music combines folk elements with melodic, death and black metal influences.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Levice, Slovakia |
| Genres | Metal, Folk metal, Melodic metal |
| Years active | 2004 - present |
| Label | Independent |
| Members |
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Early releases by the band were influenced by black, death and doom metal.[2]
In 2014, the band released their first studio album Septentrionalis, through Gothoom Productions.[3][4][1]
In 2018, Achsar collaborated with Tuomas Rounakari of Korpiklaani on the single "Loud and Proud"[1]. The band also contributed to Korpiklaani's "beer beer" project (bonus disc of special tour edition of album Kulkija[5]). Milan Krištofík recorded a Slovak-language version of the song, released as "Pivo Pivo".[5][6][7]
In 2019, the band released the EP In Battle I Was Born. The EP featured guest vocals by Rob Lundgren on the track "The Last Warrior's Breath".[6][8]
In 2023, Achsar released their second full-length album, Legends.[6][9] The album features lyrical themes based on Slovak folklore, legends, and traditional folk tales.[2]
In 2025, the band followed with the EP Blood, Mead and Steel, which is characterized by a focus on the folk metal genre.[6][10]
Members
[edit]Milan Krištofík – vocals
Peter Patai – guitar
Matej Brtko – bass
Martin Sivák – drums
Marián Potocký – keyboards
Ex-members
[edit]Michal Ag - Guitar
Anton Kalmancai – guitar
Martin Kalmancai - guitar
Radoslav Botka – keyboards
Ján Nilaš – bass
Discography
[edit]Demos
[edit]| 2006 | Letters From The Dark |
| 2007 | Ulterior Side |
| 2009 | Legion |
Albums
[edit]| 2014 | Septentrionalis |
| 2019 | In Battle I Was Born (EP) |
| 2023 | Legends |
| 2025 | Blood, Mead And Steel (EP) |
Singles
[edit]| 2018 | Loud and Proud (ft. Tuomas Rounakari of Korpiklaani) |
| 2022 | Sleeping Knights |
| 2023 | Wall of Giants |
| 2025 | Death or Glory |
| 2025 | Folk Metal Pilgrims (ft.Eetu - Folkrim, Anča - Thanallian, Kubín - Odraedir) |
External links
[edit]Metal archives: www.metal-archives.com/bands/Achsar/65375
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Music Press Achsar, Arkona, Ramchat".
- ^ a b "Folk-metal.nl Epic Comeback".
- ^ "Metalirium".
- ^ "METAL FOREVER Webzine".
- ^ a b "Kulkija".
- ^ a b c d "Metal archives".
- ^ "Pivo Pivo". 14 March 2020.
- ^ "Folk-metal.nl". 2 June 2019.
- ^ "Metalmania-Magazín". 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Prorocker". 18 December 2025.