Pirate

Pirate metal, a subgenre of folk metal, is characterized by its energetic and swashbuckling sound, often featuring fast-paced rhythms, galloping double bass drums, and sing-along choruses. Emerging in the late 1980s and gaining popularity in the 2000s, pirate metal draws inspiration from traditional folk music, sea shanties, and heavy metal. The genre's cultural significance lies in its playful, tongue-in-cheek celebration of piracy's romanticized mythology, often incorporating nautical themes and pirate lore into lyrics and imagery. Characterized by the use of folk instruments such as the accordion, fiddle, and tin whistle, pirate metal blends the raw energy of metal with the storytelling tradition of folk music, setting it apart from similar styles like power metal and symphonic metal.

Set the Sails

Storm Seeker

Album - 13 Tracks - Released March 14, 2025