List of Celtic metal musicians

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This is a list of musicians who play Celtic metal, a form of folk metal that combines Celtic rock with various styles of heavy metal music.

BandCountryStartedNotes
Cruachan Ireland1992 [1]
Eluveitie Switzerland2002 [2]
Geasa Ireland1994 [3]
Gun GhaolScotland2023 [4]
Hyubris Portugal1998 [5]
Leah Canada2011 [6]
Mael Mórdha Ireland1998 [7]
Mägo de Oz Spain1988 [8]
Primordial Ireland1991 [9]
Suidakra Germany1994 [10]
Thanateros Germany1999 [11]
Waylander Northern Ireland1993 [1] [12]

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