When the Northmen Came | Lindisfarne 793 | Viking Metal

On June 8, 793, raiders from across the North Sea struck the monastery of Lindisfarne — an attack that would become one of the most famous events of the Viking Age. “When the Northmen Came” tells the story of Lindisfarne through cinematic Nordic folk and symphonic metal, from the peaceful monastery before the attack to the arrival of the longships, the raid and its aftermath. ⚔️ Inspired by real historical events 🎵 Nordic folk • Symphonic metal • Epic rock 📜 Svea Chronicles — Where history becomes music. Historical events form the foundation of this song, although some details have been adapted for musical storytelling. Music and visuals were created with the assistance of AI. #VikingMusic #VikingHistory #SymphonicMetal #NordicFolk #Lindisfarne #SveaChronicles