Country of origin: Italy
Location: Parma, Emilia-Romagna
Status: Active
Formed in: 1995

Genre: Folk Metal
Lyrical themes: Fantasy, History, Humour, Literature
Current label: Unsigned/independent
Years active: 1995-present
Kalevala are influenced heavily by Jethro Tull, Rainbow, The Pogues and Skyclad.

Named after a 19th century poetry compilation on Finnish folklore and mythology, that has provided lyrics for bands like Amorphis.

MEMBERS

Franco Borghi Accordion
Arjuna Iacci Accordion, Mandolin, Percussion
Simone Feroci Bass
See also: Tombstone Highway
Francesco Vignali Bass
Tommy Celletti Drums
Enrico Cossu Fiddle, Viola
Dario Caradente Flute, Whistle
Daniele Zoncheddu Guitars, Vocals (choirs)
See also: Tombstone Highway
Simone Casula Vocals

DISCOGRAPHY

Fall Demo 1998
Worlds End Inn EP 2003
Quinze Marins Live album 2004
Quinze Marins - Ristampa 2007 Live album 2007
Quinze Marins - Remasters 2008 Live album 2008
Rigmarole Demo 2008
Musichiere Benefico Invernale Live album 2009
Musicanti di Brema Full-length 2011
There and Back Again Full-length 2012
Tuoni, Baleni, Fulmin Live album 2014
If We Only Had a Brain Full-length 2020