Cruachan - The Middle Kingdom

Cruachan was the capital of the old Irish kingdom of Connacht.Formed as a result of the disbandment of a previous band called 'Minas Tirith´
Cruachan has since been acclaimed as having "gone the greatest lengths of anyone in their attempts to expand" the genre of folk metal.With a specific focus on Celtic music and the use of Celtic mythology in their lyrics, Cruachan's style of folk metal is known today as Celtic metal.
Originally this band combine black metal with the folk metal of Ireland,after the band had dropped the black metal style in favor of a more traditional metal sound.

Style: Celtic/Folk Metal
Origin: Ireland
Lyrics: Celtic Folklore, History, Mythology
Year: 2000

Tracklist:
1. A Celtic Mourning 04:01
2. Celtica (Voice of the Morrigan) 05:38
3. The Fianna 04:53
4. A Druids Passing 03:22
5. Is Fuair An Chroí 04:51
6. Cattle Raid of Cooley 04:46
7. The Middle Kingdom 04:38
8. Ó Ró Sé Do Bheatha Bhaile 04:17
9. Unstabled (Steeds of Macha) 04:26
10. The Butterfly 03:46

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