Irish Metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in Ireland in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by a blend of traditional Irish folk music with heavy metal, often featuring traditional instruments such as the tin whistle, fiddle, and bodhrán. Irish Metal bands often incorporate Celtic mythology and imagery into their lyrics and artwork. The genre is often associated with bands such as Primordial, Cruachan, and Waylander.
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