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Celtic metal is a sub-genre of black metal. Its focus is on Celtic mythology and instruments mixed with black metal. Celtic metal has developed a huge underground scene in Ireland, where pioneers like Cruachan, Geasa, Waylander and other such bands play. By far the most successful album is Cruachan's Tuatha Na Gael which sold out its label's supplies within a few months. It cannot be considered a great success, however, because it was a small label and only pressed a few thousand CDs. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... It has been suggested that Celtic Metal be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that true metal be merged into this article or section. ... Psychedelic music draws its inspiration from the experience of mind-altering drugs such as cannabis, psilocybin, mescaline, ecstasy and especially LSD. 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More commonly Celtic Metal at most is considered among the ranks of the subgenre Viking/Folk Metal. Generally when "folk" is used in terms of metal, it's more a generic term to refer to a band drawing influence from their ancestry or some other ancient culture. In the case of most metal bands who decide to play this style they are from western Europe and would indentify most with their celtic or viking ancestry. However since Viking Metal is so common it's also acceptable (or at least extremely common) to list it as its own seperate genre apart from Folk Metal. The second largest ancient culture that is integrated with metal is Celtic. However it is questionable whether it is large enough to warrant its own subgenre title. Another consideration would be if Viking Metal and Folk Metal bands are considered seperate subgenres, then there would be virtually no Folk Metal bands who aren't Celtic Metal other the very few bands who maybe influenced by Asian, Basque, Latvian, Russian, Middle Eastern, Greek, etc cultures. It has been suggested that Celtic Metal be merged into this article or section. ... Viking metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal. ... It has been suggested that Celtic Metal be merged into this article or section. ... The words Celt and Celtic can have a variety of meanings. ... Viking metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal. ... It has been suggested that Celtic Metal be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Celtic Metal be merged into this article or section. ...

Subgenres

Although still a sub-genre by itself, Celtic Metal has already spawned a few mixtures and sub-genres.

• Celtic battle metal (Bran Barr, Belinus)
• Celtic doom metal (Cryptical Realm, Mael Mórdha, Lightning War)
• Celtic pagan metal (Aisling, Ogmias, Primordial)