Scottish Metal

Scottish Metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that originated in Scotland in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by a blend of traditional heavy metal and thrash metal with Celtic influences, such as bagpipes, fiddles, and traditional Scottish folk instruments. The genre is often associated with bands such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Megadeth, as well as more recent acts such as Alestorm, Bleed From Within, and He Is Legend. Scottish Metal is known for its high energy, melodic riffs, and powerful vocals.