FOLK METAL PIONEERS CRUACHAN SIGN WITH DESPOTZ RECORDS

With their roots in Dublin, Ireland, the folk metal band Cruachan have staggered their heavy Celtic inspired metal across world since 1992. The band are pioneers in the folk metal genre and are recognized as one of the founders of the music genre, the band has arguably gone the furthest of all in their attempts to expand this still largely unexplored subgenre. With a brutal but yet delicate mix of traditional Celtic music, pure metal and the use of Celtic mythology in their lyrics, the band has built a huge and dedicated fan-base all over the world.

Cruachan:
“We are delighted to have signed with Despotz Records and look forward to starting the next chapter of Cruachan’s journey with them. We chose Despotz based on their proven track record and their professionalism. Here’s to 2020! Sláinte!“

Ömer Akay, Despotz Records:
“We’re happy and proud to finally announce that we’ll be working with Cruachan and their upcoming material that will be released in 2020. The band are true pioneers in the folk metal genre and we’re looking forward to collaborate with joined forces of experience, impact and our genuine passion of metal music to take part in Cruachan’s journey.”