Cruachan

Cruachan is an Irish folk metal band from Dublin. Formed in 1992 by Keith Fay, it is recognized as one of the founders of the genre. It blends elements of heavy and black metal with traditional instruments (bodhrán, tin-whistle, flute, acoustic guitars of various types), which means the band can also be classified within Celtic metal. The lyrics of the songs deal with Celtic myths or Irish history, from the angle of "Irish rebel music" (which supports Ireland's independence from the United Kingdom). The band's name comes from the archaeological site of Rathcroghan in Ireland, which also bears the name Cruachan (pronounced "krouakann").