Originating from Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Valkenrag makes melodic death metal with elements of black metal and folk kept in the theme of Vikings and Slavs. Formed in 2006, the lineup began actively touring in 2013; since then they have had the opportunity to play alongside such lineups as Unleashed, Rotting Christ, Mgła and Venom. They have released two albums so far; their second and latest, Chasing the Gods, came out in 2018.