Linnalapsi was my very first folk metal music project and first music project overall. It was founded in late 2008 when I had made a few parody rap songs, one of which was a Viking-metal themed rap song. A few more songs were written as spoofs of Viking metal, and eventually the project grew to cover two albums as of 2012.
Linnalapsi is often comedic and spoof-heavy, although there are some more serious songs in the body of work. Since I had zero money for equipment, all of Linnalapsi’s music is generated by computer, either through MIDI sounds or electronic “re-creations” of real instruments. I will not lie and say that I don’t want to re-record all of Linnalapsi’s music someday (with some slight compositional tweaks).
Taking heavy influence from folk metal bands like Finntroll, Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Alestorm, and early Turisas, I have tried to combine elements of folk and Viking metal (as well as punk and industrial metal) in my pieces. My lyrics are mostly in English, although a good number of songs are also in German.
My lyrics deal mostly with adventurers of days gone past, chronicling forest adventures, drinking adventures, silly mishaps, and epic battles.
To date, I have made two full-length albums, the newest being Menneisyyden Laulut, released May 18, 2012. Two EPs, each representing a subgenre of folk metal, are planned for the future with an unknown release date.
Discography
2010 – Laulu Linnalapsien
2012 – Menneisyyden Laulut
Music Videos
2009: Battle Chaos (often mispelled “Choas”)
2009: Hei
2009: Olut ja Vapiti
2009: Spears to the Sky
Images
Here is a gallery of images pertaining to Linnalapsi! They are presented in chronological order. I have provided some captions to describe what was happening in each one. Enjoy!
Casey Poma 