Celtic folk metal bringers Cruachan have confirmed that they have parted ways with multi-instrumentalist John Ryan and guitarist Kieran Ball, who have been with the band since 2004 and 2012 respectively. Full statement from the mainman and founding member Keith Fay can be read below.

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After 8 years, Celtic folk metal warlords Cruachan parted ways with drummer Mauro Frison due to relocation to Sweden with his family. In other news, Cruachan have entered Trackmix Recording Studio this week, where they are working on new music.

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Celtic folk metal outfit Cruachan have announced that they have recruited former drummer Joe Farrell (2000 - 2007) back into the band as their new permanent bassist.

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Irish folk metal band Cruachan post new music video for the song "The Marching Song Of Fiach Mac Hugh". The clip was shot during the band's performance at Celtic Transilvania festival in Romania, during the summer of 2019. The song is taken off the 2014 album, Blood For The Blood God.

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Irish Celtic folk metal warriors Cruachan, who released the album Nine Years Of Blood this year, will travel to Romania for a mini-tour in February 2019. The band recently announced three shows. Check out the flyer for more info.

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One of the founding fathers of the folk metal genre celebrate their 25th anniversary in style in 2018. Cruachan will release their new album, Nine Years Of Blood on April 27th through Trollzorn Records. Check out the song "Queen Of War" below.

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Here is another legal battle raging on courtesy of Debauchery or more like Cruachan vs.Debauchery. The German death metal band, Debauchery, via their mainman Thomas "The Bloodbeast" Gurrath claimed he has copyright for the two words 'Blood God' in the territory of Germany. And Cruachan's last album is titled Blood For The Blood God, so that was the problem. The matter was eventually settled with Trollzorn but the record label can no longer sell merchandise in Germany with the word 'Blood God', among other things. Naturally, Cruachan are not happy about it.

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Things have been moving along nicely in the Cruachan camp. A new album is on its way, entitled Blood For The Blood Gods, following the release of Blood On The Black Robe from 2011. This album is the second part of the "Trilogy Of Blood". The Irish folk metal band has unveiled the cover artwork of the upcoming album, which is available below. Feast your eyes on it and prepare for Blood For The Blood Gods.

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Keith Fay, frontman of Irish folk metal band Cruachan, was seriously assaulted by a large group of young men in Dublin in the early hours of Sunday, February 20th.

Says Keith: "While leaving a nightclub with my brother, sister and a friend, a gang of about 15 men in their early 20's began to verbally abuse my sister and my friend. I shouted back at one of them telling him that is my sister and to leave her alone. I was then hit over the head with an iron bar and knocked unconscious. They all started kicking me while I was on the ground. My sister was thrown to the ground also and had her arm broken. When I came to, they had run off, the whole thing only lasted a minute or two.

This was on Dame Street in Dublin city centre, a very crowded area at that time of night. A lot of bystanders came to help also which scared the scumbags off. I was stabbed in the face, had my ribs broken and bruised all over."

In other news, the new Cruachan video "I Am Warrior" can now be watched below.

"I Am Warrior" comes off the band's upcoming new album Blood On The Black Robe, which will be released on April 18th through Candlelight Records.

Two short album samples were previously posted here and here.


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Candlelight Records are proud to announce the signing of Irish Folk metal band Cruachan.

The band started recording their new album Blood on the Black Robe in November 2010. Candlelight will release the band's 6th studio album in early 2011.

In late 2008, vocalist Karen Gilligan parted ways with the band, but the remaining members decided not to replace her. On the new album they will return to their roots by creating extreme folk metal music. They recorded a 3 song demo which was only sent to a select few people.

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In the first week of December, Cruachan announced the departure of female vocalist Karen Gilligan:

"Karen has left Cruachan on good terms for various reasons (message from Karen below). We wish her all the best for the future. She will not be replaced!

Over the last few years we have been moving towards a more extreme sound and style, now that Karen has left we are going to continue with this plan and Keith Fay will take over full time vocal duties while John Ryan and John O Fathaigh will take on backing vocal roles.

For live concerts we are planning to adapt some of our back catalogue songs to suit this new arrangement. There are obviously some popular songs where this will not work and we plan to take a session female vocalist on tour with us. Karen has confirmed that she will appear as a guest on some tracks on the new album and this is something we are really happy about. We are looking at this as an opportunity to have a new start with Cruachan and we promise that our next release will be the greatest Cruachan album to date."

The message from Karen reads as follows: "It is with a heavy heart, I make the announcement, that I will be leaving Cruachan. I want to thank you for all your support over the years, and hope that you will continue to support the lads, as they continue on their musical journey. I have thought long and hard about making this decision and the impact it will have, but it is time for me to move on. I want to thank Keith, John Clohessey, John Ryan, Colin, & John Fay and all the past members of Cruachan for all the experiences that I have had. And especially for all the laughs that I will never, ever, forget!"

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More details about Cruachan's upcoming album have been announced. The album which is entitled 'The Morrigan's Call' now has a set release date of the 17th November. The follow up to their 2004 album 'Pagan' will be their first with their new record company AFM Records.

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Irish folk metallers Cruachan have signed a deal with Germany's AFM Records. After having been released from their former label Black Lotus Records in May of this year, the band tried finding a new label to release their fifth album "The Morrigan's Call" (preview of the album cover artwork can be viewed here). A low quality preview MP3 can be downloaded here.

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Irish folk metallers Cruachan have posted the cover art for their new album, The Morrigan's Call here. Cruachan are currently without a label due to Black Lotus Records closing it's doors recently. To listen to a sneak preview mp3 (low quality unmastered sample) from the new album head here.

Interested labels are urged to email the band at cruachan@ireland.com.

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The Black Lotus label is gone!

Posted by Keith on May 18th 2006 on the official website :
"I received a phone call from Black Lotus today (18th May) saying they are ending and all bands are being released. As of now, Cruachan are without a label!!!!. We have a fantastic new album ready to be released, we just need a good label to get in touch. All artwork is ready so record labels, please email me at cruachan@ireland.com"

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