Country of origin:
Ireland
Location:
Dublin
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1992
Genre:
Celtic Folk/Black Metal
Lyrical themes:
Celtic folklore, Irish history/mythology, Tolkien
Current label:
Trollzorn Records
Years active:
1992-1997, 1999-present
Cruachan was the capital of the Middle Ages Irish kingdom of Connacht. It is also an important site in Irish mythology.
Cruachan formed as a result of the disbandment of a previous band called Minas Tirith. They disbanded in mid-1997 but reformed in January 1999.
Cruachan’s earlier works were more influenced by black metal. Since reforming they became more melodic, with Karen Gilligan joining …
1. Bloody Sunday 04:15 Show lyrics
2. The Victory Reel 01:21 instrumental
3. Death of a Gael 05:38 Show lyrics
4. The Rocky Road to Dublin 03:07 Show lyrics
5. Ossian’s Return 04:44 Show lyrics
6. Spancill Hill 06:00 Show lyrics
7. The Children of Lir 05:08 Show lyrics
8. Ride On 04:41 Show lyrics
9. Susie Moran 04:11 Show lyrics
10. Exiles
1. A Celtic Mourning 04:01 instrumental
2. Celtica (Voice of the Morrigan) 05:38 Show lyrics
3. The Fianna 04:53 Show lyrics
4. A Druid’s Passing 03:22 Show lyrics
5. Is Fuair an Chroí 04:51 Show lyrics
6. Cattle Raid of Cooley (Táin Bó Cuailgne) 04:46 instrumental
7. The Middle Kingdom 04:38 Show lyrics
8. óró sé do Bheatha Abhaile 04:17 Show lyrics
9. Unstabled (Steeds of Macha) 04:26 Show lyrics
10. The Butterfly
