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Velesar is a Polish folk metal band and one of the most famous Polish representatives of this musical genre, deeply rooted in Slavic history and culture. Winner of the 1st place in the "Wirtualne Gęśle" plebiscite for the folk album of the year 2021 for the album "Szczodre Gody". The band was founded in 2018 in Cieszyn (initially as a solo project) by Marcin Velesar Wieczorek – a former vocalist of bands Goddess of Sin (2001-2007) and Radogost (2010-2014) and creator of band River of Time (2014-2018). The band was born out of the fascination with Slavic culture and history as well as the passion for metal and folk music. The main inspirations come from Slavic mythology, ancient beliefs and rituals but also fairy tales and legends that are a remnant of the rich cultural heritage of the Slavs. On July 6, 2019, the first Velesar's album "Dziwadła" was premiered. The album was recorded with the participation of musicians from such bands as Percival Schuttenbach, Helroth, Radogost and River of Time. The band's second album, entitled "Szczodre Gody", was released on October 1, 2021.