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Cruachan
- Country of origin:
- Ireland
- Location:
- Dublin
- Status:
- Active
- Formed in:
- 1992
- Genre:
- Celtic/Folk/Black Metal
- Lyrical themes:
- Celtic Folklore, Irish History/Mythology
- Current label:
- Candlelight Records
- Years active:
- 1992-1997, 1999-present
| Current | |
| Keith Fay | Bass (1992-1993), Vocals, Guitars, Banjo, Bodhran, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Percussion (1992-1997, 1999-present) |
| See also: ex-Crypt | |
| John O'Fathaigh | Flutes, Whistles, Pipes (1992-1997, 1999-2002, 2003, 2008-present) |
| See also: ex-Folkodia, ex-Wolfmare | |
| John Ryan Will | Tin whistle (2004-2008), Violin, Bouzouki, Keyboards (2004-present) |
| See also: Sinister Demise, ex-Folkodia, ex-The Veil (live) | |
| Eric Fletcher | Bass (2012-present) |
| See also: ex-Evolutions End, ex-Nephridium, ex-Syphor, ex-Primal Dawn | |
| Mauro Frison | Drums (2012-present) |
| See also: Alternative 4, Electric Taurus, ex-Buffalo, ex-Desert Road, ex-Embodiment, ex-Warbreed, ex-L6B6T6MY, ex-Huldreslåt | |
| Kieran Ball | Guitars (2012-present) |
| Past | |
| Jay Brennan | Guitars |
| Leon Bias | Guitars, Bouzouki, Mandolin |
| Collete O'Fathaigh | Keyboards |
| Aisling Hanrahan | Vocals |
| Jay O'Niell | Drums, Percussion (1992-1997) |
| John Clohessy | Bass, Vocals (backing) (1993-1997, 1999-2012) |
| See also: ex-Crypt | |
| Karen Gilligan | Vocals, Percussion (1999-2008) |
| Joe Farrell | Drums, Percussion (2000-2007) |
| See also: ex-Celtic Legacy | |
| Ed Gilbert | Banjo, Acoustic Guitars, Keyboards, Tin Whistle (2001-2003) |
| Colin Purcell | Drums, Percussion (2007-2012) |
| See also: Lunar Gate, Sol Axis, ex-Kingdom, ex-Dreamsfear | |
| Current (Live) | |
| Maria Antonenko | Vocals |
| Ashling Murphy | Vocals (2008-present) |
| Past (Live) | |
| Joe Farrell | Drums (2012) |
| See also: ex-Celtic Legacy | |
| Keith Fay | Bass (1992-1993), Vocals, Guitars, Banjo, Bodhran, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Percussion (1992-1997, 1999-present) |
| See also: ex-Crypt | |
| John O'Fathaigh | Flutes, Whistles, Pipes (1992-1997, 1999-2002, 2003, 2008-present) |
| See also: ex-Folkodia, ex-Wolfmare | |
| John Ryan Will | Tin whistle (2004-2008), Violin, Bouzouki, Keyboards (2004-present) |
| See also: Sinister Demise, ex-Folkodia, ex-The Veil (live) | |
| Eric Fletcher | Bass (2012-present) |
| See also: ex-Evolutions End, ex-Nephridium, ex-Syphor, ex-Primal Dawn | |
| Mauro Frison | Drums (2012-present) |
| See also: Alternative 4, Electric Taurus, ex-Buffalo, ex-Desert Road, ex-Embodiment, ex-Warbreed, ex-L6B6T6MY, ex-Huldreslåt | |
| Kieran Ball | Guitars (2012-present) |
| Jay Brennan | Guitars |
| Leon Bias | Guitars, Bouzouki, Mandolin |
| Collete O'Fathaigh | Keyboards |
| Aisling Hanrahan | Vocals |
| Jay O'Niell | Drums, Percussion (1992-1997) |
| John Clohessy | Bass, Vocals (backing) (1993-1997, 1999-2012) |
| See also: ex-Crypt | |
| Karen Gilligan | Vocals, Percussion (1999-2008) |
| Joe Farrell | Drums, Percussion (2000-2007) |
| See also: ex-Celtic Legacy | |
| Ed Gilbert | Banjo, Acoustic Guitars, Keyboards, Tin Whistle (2001-2003) |
| Colin Purcell | Drums, Percussion (2007-2012) |
| See also: Lunar Gate, Sol Axis, ex-Kingdom, ex-Dreamsfear | |
| Current | |
| Maria Antonenko | Vocals |
| Ashling Murphy | Vocals (2008-present) |
| Past | |
| Joe Farrell | Drums (2012) |
| See also: ex-Celtic Legacy | |
| Added by: Morrigan | Modified by: Radagast |
| Added on: 2002-07-16 19:12:03 | Last modified on: 2013-05-18 13:47:26 |
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Cruachan formed as a result of the disbandment of a previous band called Minas Tirith. They disbanded in mid-1997 but reformed in January 1999.
Cruachan's earlier works were more influenced by black metal. Since reforming they became more melodic, with Karen Gilligan joining as the lead vocalist for the recording of "The Middle ...