Spanish Folk Metal

Spanish folk metal is a vibrant and eclectic genre that fuses the intensity of heavy metal with the rich cultural heritage of Spanish folk music. Characterized by its use of traditional instruments such as bagpipes, hurdy-gurdies, and flutes, alongside driving guitars and pounding drums, this genre creates a unique sonic landscape. Emerging in the 1990s, Spanish folk metal drew inspiration from the country's Celtic and medieval roots, as well as its history of Moorish and Christian influences. The genre's popularity peaked in the early 2000s, with bands incorporating folk elements into their metal sound, often with a strong emphasis on storytelling and mythology. Spanish folk metal's cultural significance lies in its celebration of the country's diverse heritage, while its relationship to other genres, such as power metal and pagan metal, is evident in its epic scope and use of folk instrumentation. What sets it apart is its distinctively Spanish flavor, blending Moorish and Celtic influences with a modern metal edge, creating a truly distinctive sound.

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Ep - 5 Tracks - Released June 28, 2024

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Ars Amandi
Celtian
Celtibeerian
Debler
Drakum
Ekyrian
Incursed
José Andrëa y Uróboros
Lepoka
Lándevir
Mägo de Oz
Northland
Ocelon
Salduie
Sapere Aude
Saurom
Saurom Lamderth
Uróboros
Mägo de Oz
Saurom
Celtian
Lepoka
Salduie
Debler
Drakum
Lándevir
Ars Amandi
Uróboros
Saurom Lamderth
Northland
Ekyrian
José Andrëa y Uróboros
Celtibeerian
Incursed
Sapere Aude
Ocelon