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Skyclad

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Skyclad

Skyclad is a folk metal band from United Kingdom, active 1990 to present. 17 releases and 17 musicians in the catalog.
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Facts

Genre
Folk Metal
Origin
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Formed
1990
Releases
17

Biography

Skyclad is an English heavy metal band heavily influenced by folk. They are considered pioneers of folk metal. The term "skyclad" originates from a pagan/wiccan concept referring to ritual nudity, where rituals are performed with participants metaphorically clothed only by the sky, symbolising equality. The name reflects both the band's religious inclinations and their social beliefs, as expressed in the song "Skyclad" on their debut album.

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Genres

Current line-up

MusicianInstrumentsYears
Graeme "Bean" EnglishAcoustic guitar, Bass guitar1990 to present
Steve RamseyGuitar1990 to present
Arron WaltonMembranophone2001 to present
Georgina BiddleViolin1994 to present
Kevin RidleyLead vocals, Guitar, Keyboard1998 to present
Mitch OldhamMembranophone1997 to present

Former members

MusicianInstrumentsYears
Martin WalkyierLead vocals1990 to 2001
Jay GrahamMembranophone1998 to 2001
Keith BaxterMembranophone1990 to 1995
Catherine HowellViolin1993 to 1994
Dave PughGuitar1991 to 1995
Fritha JenkinsViolin, Mandolin, Keyboard1991 to 1993
John LeonardFlute, Mandolin1997 to 1997
Mike EvansViolin1990 to 1991
Nick AconsViolin, Guitar1997 to 1997
Paul A.T. KinsonMembranophone1996 to 1996
Paul SmithMembranophone1996 to present

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

Related bands

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