Does anybody know any good bands of folk metal?

Anybody know the genre, and any music similar to '12' by Alexi Murdoch?

• Okay, so I know that Alexi Murdoch falls into the category of folk/rock/pop/alternative - depends on who you ask. Yet his song, from the album 'Time without Consequence', called '12' sounds different to his other stuff. I was wondering if anybody knows (if this was a stand-alone track by a different artist) whether this would go under a particular genre. For example I have heard that power ballads, post-rock etc. are supposed to have this form of guitar solo (limited vocals) and epic feel to them but much of what I have looked for hasn't had the same sort of feel to it. It would be great if anybody knows what genre this may class as, and even better if you could point me to any specific bands/artists or songs that have this sound/feel. Here's the link to '12' so you can have a listen and judge for yourself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnmcAnE8ZFQ Cheers

• Answer:

  Sounds a little bit like post-rock. Also sounds a little bit like Radiohead, who I guess are considered alternative but I've never liked that title for them. Here's some songs you can compare: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUJP0BwWB5Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaaAzYQKcPE