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| Country: |  Ireland |
| Last Login: | Apr 29, 2008 (597 days back) |
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Dubbed as pioneers of Celtic Metal and one of the first true Folk Metal bands, playing this style before it became a trend to do so. Cruachan was formed in 1992 by Keith Fay and John Fay. John Clohessy was recruited along with other members who have since departed. With a love of Celtic music, history and mythology, they sought to incorporate this into their music and lyrics, on a scale that had never been done before. They released a demo 'Celtica' in late 93'. It was highly praised worldwide and caught the attention of a variety of labels.. one being "Nazguls Eyrie Productions" from Germany. Cruachan signed to this label in early 94'. They recorded their debut album "Tuatha na Gael" in early 95'and it was released on the Celtic feast of Beltaine. Black metal interlaced with Celtic tunes. The only bad point about the album is the poor production due to lack of recording time. Regardless, it was a learning experience and the band built up a large following worldwide. Cruachan went into studio again in early 97' and recorded a four-song promo with a new female folk singer (Aisling). The new material was a lot more heavy metal orientated. The promo was for record labels only.. Cruachan played live often in the period 95' to 97' and as with their music, their live shows were at the time unique also, with a true Celtic taste. "Hammerheart records" from Holland were keen to sign us, in Oct. 99' the deal was sorted and Cruachan began recording their second album entitled "The Middle Kingdom" in Nov. 99' this was released in June 2000. Cruachan combine modern rock /metal with traditional Irish music, but there is a lot more to them than just that: elaborate classical pieces, ancient medieval tunes etc. They also use real instruments rather than relying solely on a keyboard or sampler. The use of these instruments also adds an element of curiosity in live shows due to each member's ability to play a variety of instruments. Some of the traditional instruments they use are: Tin whistle, Irish Flute, Bódhran (an ancient hand-held goatskin drum), Uilleann pipes (or elbow pipes, like the traditional bag pipes, but instead of blowing, a bellows is used to pump air into the bag), Harp, Bouzouki (originally a Greek guitar, it has been adopted into Irish and Scottish music) Cruachan's original metal style could have been classed as Black metal, but the band have now opened up to other styles of metal and rock, although the black influences are still evident and the whole ethos is still there. Cruachan consider themselves as modern day bards or storytellers. They tell the old Celtic myths and legends of their proud past like the ancient Fili did before them, or the tales of hardship and rebellion that Ireland endured, through the medium of music Video made by: Richard ( http://www.myspace.com/dublinrich ) irish folk metal band CRUACHAN Add to My Profile | More Videos MySpace Icons Icons Collage Photo Collage MySpace Graphics MySpace Editor Contact Table Generated with MyWackoSpace Icons Collage MySpace Editor Photo Collage MySpace Backgrounds Glitter Graphics |
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Music:Member Since: 1/7/2006Band Website: cruachan.cjb.net/ Band Members: KAREN GILLIGAN: vocals, percussion KEITH FAY: Electric & Acoustic guitar, Keyboard, Vocals, Bodhran, Mandolin, Percussion JOHN O FATHAIGH: Tin Whistle, Low Whistle, Irish Flute, Recorder JOHN RYAN WILL: Violin, Banjo, bouzouki, keyboard JOHN CLOHESSY: Bass COLIN PURCELL: Drums, Percussion. Photo N/A Influences: Metal. Paganism. Traditional Irish/Scottish music. European History, Mythology, Culture, Heritage etc. Sounds Like: Albumns The Morrigan's Call: Released - 2006 Pagan: Released - 2004 A Celtic Trilogy: Released - 2002 Folk-Lore: Released - 2002 (Re-released - 2004) Ride On: Released - 2001 The Middle Kingdom: Released - 2000 (Re-released - 2004) Tuatha Na Gael: Released - 1995 (Re-released - 2001 & 2004) Record Label: AFM Records Type of Label: Major |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Folk / Metal / Celtic) |
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| 2007
01 Dec - Arnhem Metal Meeting, Arnhem, Holland.
26 Aug - Brintaal Celtic Folk Festival, Valstagna, Italy.
07 Jul - Day of Darkness Festival, Co.Loais, Ireland.
31 Mar - Ragnaroek Pagan Metal Fest... Posted by CRUACHAN on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:04:00 PST |
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