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TUATHA DE DANANN Pay Tribute to SKYCLAD

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 8, 2021
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Brazilian TUATHA DE DANANN make Metal with influences from Celtic folk music, their biggest inspiration is one of the forerunners of Folk Metal, Skyclad, mainly from the Martin Walkyer’s era, who Tuatha’s founder Bruno Maia considers the best lyricist of the style. 

Martin Walkyer and Tuatha de Danann have been maintaining a strong friendship relationship for some years now, including Walkyer coming to Brazil three times already, sharing the stage with the band in a traditional festival in Varginha (MG), Tuatha’s birthplace. 

And that partnership didn’t stop there, Walkyer recorded and co-wrote two Tuatha de Danann songs, “Rhymes Against Humanity” and “Your Wall Shall Fall”. 

To honor their great influence, the idol who also became a friend and songwriting partner, the band recorded five versions of some of their favorite Skyclad songs. Due to the pandemic, naturally each of the members recorded their parts in their homes, and later the mixing and production was done by Bruno Maia at Braia studios. 

This tribute also gave rise to the possibility of a future European tour of this tribute, with the partnership of Tuatha de Danann and Martin Walkyer. It would be an interesting idea, and one that Walkyer and Skyclad fans would certainly appreciate. 

Check out the tribute videos o below. 

Building a Ruin (feat. Elodie Buchonett) :

Inequality Street:

Penny Dreadful:

Thinking Aloud( Feat. May Undead):

Think Back and Lie of England:

Cardboard City( Feat. Leandro Caçoilo):

Brazilian Celtic Metal Elves TUATHA DE DANANN Preparing New EP, Feat. SKYCLAD Ex-Singer Martin Walkyer

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 9, 2019
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TUATHA DE DANANN’s “Brazilian elves” launch new music on social network! Two singles that will preced the new EP. The first single is “The Tribes of Witching Souls”, and it won a lyric video and anticipates the EP with the same name, which will be released in early 2019. The video is available on the band’s official Facebook Page and Youtube.

One of the most brilliant Brazilian bands, TUATHA DE DANANN was formed in the state of Minas Gerais, in the year of 1994. They have a very personal signature, mixing Metal with Celtic influences and folk music. They have four full-lenghts, three EPs and one acoustic live DVD on their discography. In 2005 the band played on Wacken Festival, acclaimed as best foreign band of the contest Metal Battle.

Talking about the new single, “The Tribes of Witching Souls”, according with the lead singer Bruno Maia, it rescues the mythical side of Tuatha from Danann by addressing Danu’s own people and sings some characters who featured in the band’s old songs. The lyrics make references and allusions to the giant Brazuzan, the dwarf Finganforn and other “magical journeys” to the fairy world.

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Bruno Maia

“We are reminded of some characters and motes worked by the band in the past and we invite the listener to give this magical world a chance, if you turn off a little and ‘burn’ your inner demons”, says Bruno Maia.

About the composition, the musician points out that “The Tribes of Witching Souls” has the musical personality of the Tuatha. “She rescues a bit from the more mystical, mythical, ‘hippie’ and festive side of the band. Something we did a lot until the album “Trova di Danú”. And our fans can feel it in the music! We highlight the folk music instruments, the festive atmosphere, the heavy guitars, the crazy climates of the keyboards and the screaming of the dwarves, typical of the Tuatha.”

“The Tribes of Witching Souls” was recorded at Braia Studio in Varginha. Bruno Maia, in addition to vocals, recorded the guitars, bouzouki, banjo, guitar and flutes. Giovani Gomes was in charge of the double bass and vocals and Edgard Brito recorded the keyboards. The drums and violins were recorded by the guests Fabrício Altino and Nathan Viana.

The second single, “Your Wall Shall Fall”, have the co-writing and vocals of Martin Walkyer (Skyclad former singer), one of the greatest inspirations for Bruno and Tuatha de Dannan. The vídeo of the song had the participation of fans, friends and admirators of the band. The complete EP is scheduled for the first half of 2019 with the release of Brazilian label Heavy Metal Rock. In addition to the singles, the CD will feature two new songs, two re-recordings and special guest appearances.

 

 

 

More information at http://www.tuathadedanann.art.br | http://www.facebook.com/Tuathadedanannofficial/

MARTIN WALKYIER’S VIKING FUNERAL: Asks For Help To Recover Mother’s Money

Posted by aliblackdiamond on March 12, 2014
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English musician Martin Walkyier is asking fans for help, after a series of very unfortunate happenings, as described in Martin’s words below:

“It’s seldom that I write on here to share my grief & anguish, but when I do you can rest assured it is with the very best of intentions at heart. In February 2014 I planned to play 4 Martin Walkyier’s Viking Funeral UK & Dublin shows, at which I personally planned to play for free a set of classic SKYCLAD tracks together with my friends from the amazing Italian band ELVENKING – as I had already done with them in Russia & Holland in 2013.

I’ve known these guys for the last 15 years, and naively thought that they were true friends who had been inspired & influenced by my Pagan outlook upon life. They recently signed with the German booking agency All Access Entertainment who quite reasonably asked for 50% of Elvenking’s performance fees up front. This money £1666.00 GBP was duly transferred on 24th January 2014, with the remainder to be paid upon completion of the shows. £830.00 GBP of this money was loaned by Eve Walkyier, my 80 year old mother from her hard-earned life savings, not because she is either rich or stupid, but because she trusted her son Martin to get the money back whilst also collecting for the charity Cancer Research UK.

Four days before the shows were due to take place All Access emailed me to say that Elvenking would not board the aeroplane unless 100% of their fees, a further £1600.00 were paid up front – sadly this was impossible, as no venue will understandably release any ticket sale money until the concerts have taken place. Elvenking had their flights already booked, but sadly didn’t even bother to get on board the aeroplane for some unknown reason. Even though I BEGGED them to play and PROMISED them they’d be paid & well looked after in the UK.

My mother Eve wants her money back. She’s not a promoter, she’s 80 and doesn’t even like metal music that much. She’s heartbroken about the whole fiasco. Elvenking naively seem to think that they’re rock stars since signing with All Access – but everyone you meet on the way up you’ll most certainly see again on the way down. PLEASE could you guys help me get my mother’s money back? I’m weakened by the whole event – I only wanted to play some free shows and raise some charity cash for Cancer Research UK – It wasn’t meant to end this way! HORNS ABLAZE!”

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BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL: Add SHINING, AVATAR, SKYCLAD And More To Line-Up

Posted by aliblackdiamond on March 11, 2014
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The organisers of the UK’s largest independent metal festival Bloodstock, have announced more bands to the line-up for this year –

SHINING (Norwegian) confirmed for Ronnie James Dio Stage … Sophie Lancaster bands confirmed are as follows : Avatar, The Mercy House, Skyclad, Krokodil and Morgue Orgy.

Check the new poster below for the bands announced so far. For more information visit the official Bloodstock website here.

 

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Martin Walkyier Goes SKYCLAD For The Last Time

Posted by Stargazer on August 1, 2013
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Starting on September 4th, pioneering Pagan Metal vocalist Martin Walkyier will embark on a trio of shows, dubbed ‘Martin Walkyier‘s Viking Funeral,’ that will see the front-man performing classic SKYCLAD material for the final time.

Fan-filmed footage of Walkyier performing the SKYCLAD classic “Spinning Jenny” with folk metal’s ELVENKING, who will join the singer for the Viking Funeral dates can be seen below:

Tickets for the Martin Walkyier‘s Viking Funeral dates, presented by Xanden Concerts and Terrorizer Magazine, are available at the venue box offices or can be purchased online at the following locations:
September 4th (London) & 5th (Birmingham) – http://www.ticketweb.co.uk – (Direct Link)
September 6th (Dublin) – http://www.ticketmaster.ie – (Direct Link)

Intended as a swansong that will allow the legendary Pagan Metal vocalist to close the book on SKYCLAD and focus his attention on THE CLAN DESTINED, Martin Walkyier‘s Viking Funeral will consist of three shows in London, Birmingham and Dublin. Italian Melodic Folk Metallers ELVENKING will back the singer up on stage as well as make their live UK debut on the tour. Direct support will come from DEVILMENT, the new project featuring CRADLE OF FILTH vocalist Dani Filth. The band is currently hard at work on their debut album.

Portugal’s premier melodic death metal band, WE ARE KILLING OURSELVES (WAKO) join the bill as they start to develop their fanbase in Europe. The opening slot will be filled by Devil’s Clause Records newest signing HELGRIND. The London based thrash metal band who are the main support to WAKO UK Headlining Tour will open with their new album in the process of being mastered. Celtic warriors WAYLANDER and blackened folk metallers CELTACHOR have been added to the September 6th date in Dublin.

Martin Walkyier‘s Viking Funeral featuring Martin Walkyier goes Skyclad, Devilment,Elvenking, We Are Killing Ourselves & Helgrind dates:
September 4th – O2 Academy Islington, London

September 5th – O2 Academy2, Birmingham

September 6th – The Pint, Dublin* (w/ Waylander and Celtachor)

 

Martin Walkyier Goes SKYCLAD

SATAN: Reunited NWOBHM Legends Confirm First North American Appearance

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 21, 2013
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Source: Bravewords.com

SATAN‘s classic Court In The Act line-up, including singer Brian Ross and SKYCLAD‘s Graeme English and Steve Ramsey, will perform at the Wings Of Metal festival in Montreal, QC. This special event is their first appearance in North America.

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Ticket info and lineup of Wings Of Metal fest can be found at Wingsofmetal.com.

Satan is one of the most important groups that emerged in the early NWOBHM era. Their unique mixture of heavy and power metal spirit with thrash riffage brought a handful of unforgettable tunes and revolutionized heavy music as we know it. Court In The Act was Satan’s debut release and was considered a true milestone at the time of its release (1983). The songs were melodic, but at the same time very aggressive. The band’s two guitarists, Russ Tippins and Steve Ramsey, delivered a truly amazing performance; although their styles were completely different, they managed to perfectly complement each other’s playing and introduced a handful of timeless riffs and solos. Their new album, Life Sentence, which will be released in March/April by Listenable Records is to coincide with the 30th anniversary of their first LP, Court In The Act.

Satan is:
Brian Ross (vocals)
Steve Ramsey (guitar)
Russ Tippins (guitar)
Graeme English (bass)
Sean Taylor (drums)