Irish Metal

Irish metal is a distinctive fusion of heavy metal's aggression and Celtic folk's melodic richness. Characterized by fast-paced rhythms, galloping double bass drums, and soaring harmonized guitar leads, this genre is often marked by the incorporation of traditional Irish instruments like tin whistles, fiddles, and bodhráns. Emerging in the late 1990s, Irish metal gained popularity in the early 2000s, particularly among bands from Ireland and the UK. This genre pays homage to Ireland's cultural heritage while injecting it with modern metal ferocity. Drawing from folk metal's storytelling tradition, Irish metal often explores themes of Celtic mythology, history, and identity. What sets it apart from similar styles is its unique blend of melodic sensibility and pummeling intensity, creating a captivating sound that resonates with fans of both metal and folk music.

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A Coffin For Christmas
Single - Released November 22, 2024
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  1. November 22, 2024
  2. August 30
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    4 tracks
  3. July 5
  4. July 5
  5. November 10, 2023
  6. October 12
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  10. February 17
  11. October 7, 2022
  12. December 3, 2021
  13. November 12
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  16. September 24
  17. August 27
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  22. April 13
  23. March 31
  24. February 28
  25. January 15
  26. January 5
  27. December 4, 2020
  28. November 24
  29. November 20
  30. October 16
  31. September 18
  32. August 21
  33. August 14
  34. May 1
  35. April 17
  36. December 6, 2019
  37. November 27
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  40. April 14
  1. August 30, 2024
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    4 tracks
  2. July 5
  3. November 10, 2023
  4. March 17
  5. December 3, 2021
  6. November 12
  7. October 29
  8. April 15
  9. January 15
  10. December 4, 2020
  11. August 14
  12. November 21, 2019
  13. October 12, 2018
  14. September 19
  15. February 9
  16. October 27, 2017
  17. August 26
  18. June 16
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  19. May 19
  20. April 20
  1. November 22, 2024
  2. July 5
  3. October 12, 2023
  4. September 7
  5. March 10
  6. February 17
  7. October 7, 2022
  8. October 29, 2021
  9. September 24
  10. August 27
  11. August 11
  12. August 6
  13. April 21
  14. April 13
  15. March 31
  16. February 28
  17. January 5
  18. November 24, 2020
  19. November 20
  20. October 16