Skiltron - Celtic folk heavy metal

Skiltron

Bruadarach

Trollzorn Records

1. Dec. 2023

This is the sixth album by Skiltron (1997-2001 [as Century], 2004 [as Century], 2004-present), a band that originally started out in Argentina, but nowadays is based in var-ious countries in Europe. Skiltron plays melodic, midtempo songs while integrating "Celtic," "folk" or "bag pipe music" elements. On paper, if a listener has not heard it, it may seem like a weird or experimental idea. Or, to the more adventurous listener, it might seem intriguing, depending on one's personality. Whatever the case may be, it is necessary to point out that the music is remarkably good, and surprisingly not strange and certainly not experimental. It's rather catchy, melodic and done with elegance, not foolishness nor is it gimmicky. Recommendation: In fact, do not worry about the categorizations like "folk metal" or "Celtic metal," and just expect melodic, midtempo, ear-friendly heavy metal characterized by flute/bag pipe-like music, in a good, interesting way, not in a joker, drunk, clowning way. Perhaps this makes it the most interesting: It sounds like they are real musicians, not charlatans, respectfully incorporating elements that are not usually associated with heavy metal.

Bruadarach by Skiltron

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