Are there any Icelandic music bands?

T he first associations that come to mind when we think of Icelandic music bands are of course, Björk, Sigur Rós, GusGus or Ólafur Arnalds and Kiasmos. Some of them are included in our list. However, there are also other bands worth mentioning. It might seem that the Icelandic music pieces are either melancholy and calm, or electronic and techno.

Who is the most famous Icelandic citizen?

Undoubtedly, the most famous Icelandic citizen within the world of classical music is the Russian pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy, who settled in Iceland with his Icelandic wife Þórunn Jóhannsdóttir in 1968, following their defection from the Soviet Union. He was awarded Icelandic citizenship in 1972.

Does Iceland have a black metal scene?

Iceland also has a thriving extreme metal scene which is gaining recognition abroad. The black metal band Svartidauði are widely considered a central figure in the development of the Icelandic black metal scene.

What is the national anthem of Iceland?

The national anthem of Iceland is "Lofsöngur", written by Matthías Jochumsson, with music by Sveinbjörn Sveinbjörnsson. The song, in the form of a hymn, was written in 1874, when Iceland celebrated the one thousandth anniversary of settlement on the island.