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In 2017, they signed with Napalm Records, the same label as Alestorm. They have released 5 albums, the first in 2012 and the latest in 2021. In 2022 they performed a concert with an orchestra in Umeå. The Netherlands also has its own pirate metal band called Schtack.
Alestorm are a Scottish heavy metal band formed in Perth, Scotland. 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. The group currently consists of lead vocalist/ keytarist Christopher Bowes, bassist Gareth Murdock, drummer Peter Alcorn, keyboardist ...
- Christopher Bowes, Gareth Murdock, Peter Alcorn, Elliot Vernon, Máté Bodor
- 2004–present
- Gavin Harper, Dani Evans, Doug Swierczek, Ian Wilson, Alex Tabisz, Tim Shaw
- Perth, Scotland
No Grave But the Sea is the fifth studio album by Scottish heavy metal band Alestorm, released on 26 May 2017. It's the band's first album to feature guitarist Máté Bodor since the departure of Dani Evans in 2015.
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- 26 May 2017
- Lasse Lammert
- 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.
Sep 19, 2019 · Christopher Bowes—basically the Andrew W.K. of pirate metal—has helmed the ship from their maiden voyage, his keytar stabbing scimitar-like into the melee with huge, Euro-cheese melodies.
Aug 3, 2018 · The song – Heavy Metal Pirates – actually pre-dates Alestorm, and was originally written and released for Christopher’s first band, Battleheart. Decidedly more power metal-oriented than Alestorm, Battleheart nonetheless laid the foundation for the more bombastic sound that would bring Chris and co so much success – and before you ask ...
Jan 10, 2021 · Taking a Russian-doll approach to metal classification (a sub-genre within a sub-genre), Pirate Metal is a sub-segment within the folk metal world. Where It All Began. There are likely numerous cases of pirate themes used throughout the world of music, but the notable case of this hitting notoriety within the world of heavy metal was back in 1987.