About Celtic metal
Celtic metal is a music genre that emerged in Ireland in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of folk metal.
Well-known performers associated with it include Eluveitie.
From Wikipedia
Celtic metal is a subgenre of folk metal that emerged in Ireland during the early 1990s. It fuses the intensity of heavy metal with traditional Celtic music, incorporating instruments such as the tin whistle, bodhrán, and uilleann pipes. The genre is characterised by its blending of metal's aggressive elements with the melodic and rhythmic structures of Celtic folk, often drawing on themes from Irish mythology and history.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Celtic metal.
Key artists
- Eluveitie
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Celtic metal?
Celtic metal is a music genre that emerged in Ireland in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of folk metal.
Where and when did Celtic metal originate?
Celtic metal originated in Ireland in the 1990s.
Who are famous Celtic metal artists?
Eluveitie.