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- Pirate metal is a style of heavy metal music characterized by its incorporation of pirate mythology within the music and sometimes in stage performances.
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Pirate metal was more widely established and popularized by German heavy metal band Running Wild. They released their third album, Under Jolly Roger in 1987, [1] and according to Rolf Kasparek, lead singer and guitarist for the band, the album's pirate theme was not planned.
Sep 19, 2019 · Heavy metal is the law, and revering outlaws is part of the law. Bikers, thought criminals, heretics, blasphemers, killers all have a space in metal lore. So, why not pirates? Metal’s pirate fascination began with Running Wild’s 1987 album Under Jolly Roger.
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- Alestorm. The most popular of the pirate metal genre, Alestorm has achieved accolades and reached sales no other band on this list has. The Scottish group's fourth album Sunset on the Golden Age even reached No. 1 on the UK Rock Chart - a huge accomplishment for such a niche genre.
- Swashbuckle. By far the heaviest band on this list, Swashbuckle's pirate-themed thrash metal is equal parts fun as it is punishing. The New Jersey natives are signed to legendary Nuclear Blast Records and are known for their incredibly fun live performances.
- The Dread Crew Of Oddwood. The Dread Crew of Oddwood is an all-acoustic band who call their music "Heavy Mahogany." Probably the closest to what a pirate would actually listen to, the group garnered buzz after performing at various renaissance faires around the country.
- Lagerstein. Lagerstein live up to their name and take the partying lifestyle of a pirate to the extreme. With songs like "Raise Your Steins," "Drink the Rum," "Fountain of Rum," and an album titled All For Rum & Rum For All you get what this pirate/folk metal band is all about - binge drinking.
Jan 10, 2021 · There can be a subtle nuance to the apparel a band wears, but to truly be a pirate metal band you need to regale the glorious tales of old! Sailing the seven seas, pillaging for treasury, stealing all the rum, you get the idea.
5 days ago · But, Pirate Metal isn’t ridiculous at all! Here is a list of 10 pirate metal bands to get your stumps tapping too! (In no particular order… ’cause we are pirates ourselves.)
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Alestorm are a Scottish heavy metal band formed in Perth, Scotland in 2007. Their music is characterised by a pirate theme, and as a result, they have been dubbed a "pirate metal" band by many critics and their fanbase.
Aug 3, 2018 · In 2008, a pirate metal band from Scotland broke into the metal scene with one of the most ridiculous debuts in history. A decade later, Alestorm are still here. How did this happen?!
