SKU
2736122990
Interesting band from Switzerland that effectively combines Celtic folk with melodic death metal. The band features a large 8 piece lineup. Instrumentation consists of mandolin, tin whistle, uilleann pipes, hurdy gurdy, flute, whistles, gaita, bagpipes, as well as traditional electric guitars, bass, and drums. Vocals are sung in the extinct Gaulish language (odd in and of itself) and are the expected blend of male growls and female clean singing. Evocation 1 is their second album and the first part of an acoustic themed concept. The album isn't purely acoustic - its not "unplugged" but it definitely has a strong acoustic orientation. The Celtic feel isn't subtle - it clubs you over the head. If you like a strong dose of folk infused in your metal, or if you want to hear something a bit different you need to check these guys (and girls) out. This is the (yes we know its expensive) limited edition European digipak edition that comes with 2 bonus tracks as well as a DVD (PAL - region 0) featuring a live concert performance from the Summer Breeze 2008 festival.
- Style:Folk Metal
- Record Label:Nuclear Blast