Best Celtic Metal Bands
Celtic Metal is a microgenre of Folk Metal. Personally, I dont think Celtic Metal is a genre, but let's vote for the best bands that are labeled as Celtic Metal.The Top Ten
1 Eluveitie
2 Cruachan
Cruachan is a Folk Metal band from Dublin, Ireland that has been active since the 1990s. They have been acclaimed as having "gone the greatest lengths of anyone in their attempts to expand" the genre of folk metal.
Cruachan is a Folk Metal band from Dublin, Ireland that has been active since the 1990s. They have been acclaimed as having "gone the greatest lengths of anyone in their attempts to expand" the genre of folk metal. I was researching into "Celtic Metal" yesterday and I learned of these guys. I highly recommend this band to anyone who likes Folk Metal like Ensiferum or Tyr.
The founders of Celtic metal AND folk metal, enough said
3 Skiltron
Skiltron is an Argentinian folk/power metal band formed in 2004 by Emilio Souto. While a fusion between heavy metal and celtic music is common in many parts of Europe, it is uncommon in South America, and especially in Argentina, Skiltron being pioneers of the genre.
Skiltron is an Argentinian folk/power metal band formed in 2004 by Emilio Souto. While a fusion between heavy metal and celtic music is common in many parts of Europe, it is uncommon in South America, and especially in Argentina, Skiltron being pioneers of the genre. This is interesting because almost all Celtic Metal bands are from Europe. Skiltron is from Argentina. They are very good
4 Waylander
Waylander gained small amounts of recognition due to their bassist joining Alestorm. They are really good
5 Suidakra
Suidakra is a German melodic death metal band formed in 1994. They have gained international recognition for their unique fusion of death metal with Celtic folk elements. Featuring a variety of instruments like bagpipes and acoustic guitars alongside more traditional metal instrumentation, Suidakra has a distinct sound. The band's lyrics are often inspired by Celtic mythology and history, making them a standout act in the metal scene.
Suidakra is a German melodic death metal band formed in 1994. They have gained international recognition for their unique fusion of death metal with Celtic folk elements. Featuring a variety of instruments like bagpipes and acoustic guitars alongside more traditional metal instrumentation, Suidakra has a distinct sound. The band's lyrics are often inspired by Celtic mythology and history, making them a standout act in the metal scene.
6 Primordial
7 Furor Gallico
8 LEAH
9 Mael Mórdha
10 Triddana
The Contenders
11 Krampus
12 Abinchova
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