Celtic metal

Celtic Metal is a sub-genre of Black Metal. Its focus is on Celtic Mythology and Instruments mixed with Black Metal. Celtic Metal has developed a huge underground scene in Ireland, where pioneers like Cruachan[?], Geasa, Waylander and other such bands play. By far the most successful album is Cruachan's "Tuatha Na Gael" which sold out its label's supplies within a few months. Having said that, it cannot be considered a great success because it was a small label and only pressed a few thousand CDs.

Sub Genres

Although still a sub-genre by itself, Celtic Metal has already spawned a few mixtures and sub-genres.

• Celtic Battle Metal (Bran Barr, Belinus)
• Celtic Doom Metal (Cryptical Realm, Mael Mórdha)
• Celtic Pagan Metal (Aisling, Ogmias, Primordial)

References

• The Realm of Celtic Metal (http://www.geocities.com/bolgios2)
• Cruachan (http://www.cruachan.cjb.net)
• Waylander (http://www.metalprovider.com/waylander/)