Artist
Skyclad was formed in 1990 by Martin Walkyier (recently departed from Sabbat (2)) and Steve Ramsey with a view to create the "ultimate pagan metal band". Skyclad are considered by many to be pioneers of folk metal; their earlier work is characterized by Thrash - not entirely dissimilar to Walkier's previous band Sabbat, albeit with ever increasing Folk influences. On later albums the band progressed away from their Thrash roots and became gradually more Folk-influenced, settling into a style more akin to early Heavy Metal.
Founder member Martin Walkyier departed the band in 2001, leaving Rhythm guitarist and longtime producer Kevin Ridley to take over vocal duties.
Current Members
Kevin Ridley: vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar (1998- )
Steve Ramsey: lead guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals (1990- )
Graeme English: bass guitar, acoustic guitar, classical guitar (1990- )
Georgina Biddle: fiddle, keyboard, piano (1994- )
Arron Walton: drums, percussion (2001- )
Tracks
1
Penny Dreadful
02:59
2
Inequality Street
03:59
3
Spinning Jenny
02:45
4
The Cry Of The Land
04:31
5
Another Fine Mess
03:52
6
Sins Of Emmission
04:46
7
The Widdershins Jig
03:10
8
History Lessons
03:59
9
Land Of The Rising Slum
02:52
10
Single Phial
04:51
Releases
Labels
Irond, Demolition Records, GOI Music
Countries
Russian Federation, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Members
Kevin Ridley,
Martin Walkyier,Steve Ramsey,Graeme English,George Biddle,
Jay Graham,
John Leonard,
Paul A.T. Kinson,
Mitch Oldham,Dave Pugh,
Keith Baxter,
Fritha Jenkins,Arron Walton
