Country of origin: Russia Location: Moscow Status: Active Formed in: 2004 Genre: Symphonic/Blackened Gothic Metal Lyrical themes: Darkness, Occultism Current label:
"Extremely accomplished." Seered.co.uk wrote about Sidmouth Folkweek ceilidhs "Blackthorn were one of the best bands on offer during the whole week. [3] They were the headlining band at the 2012 Haverford Music Festival. If it's anything like as good as the live act I'm sure it'll be favourable!" Blackthorm was formed in 1993 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with influences from the Clancy Brothers and the Dubliners. We have a wealth of experience in ceilidhs, barn dances, parties and corporate functions too. [2] Paul Moore, a founding member, played acoustic guitar and lead vocals. Their second album Here We Go Again featured more of a rock feel owing to Kelleher's influence.
They have released five albums, starting with It's an Irish Thing in 1993 and most recently Push & Pull in 2006. [1], Blackthorn were formed in 2004, by the Sakha-born singer Aina.
(please leave any voice messages on the landline) Their repertoire consists mostly of original rock compositions and Irish folk songs with a rock twist.
[3], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blackthorn_(Russian_band)&oldid=965780842, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Musica Production, MSR Productions, Ravenheart Music, Anfel, Sinful, Sylvanum, Minetaur, Lori Lori, Lydia, Olga, Alexander Karpukhin, Verbena, Max, Freya, Aleksandra "Varaska" Arkhangelskaya, Elvira Alchemida – vocals, guitars, keyboards (2007-present), Elena 'Less' Lesnykh – violin (2010-present), Tatyana 'Greta' Grevizirskaya – bass guitar (2009-present), Freya – keyboards, backing vocals (2008-2010), Aleksandra 'Varaska' Arkhangelskaya – drums (2009-2015), This page was last edited on 3 July 2020, at 11:16. [10] After the release Varaska left the band to concentrate on her work with the Polish band Minetaur. "Every tune played becomes a real delight and the biggest surprise is that the band is little known" Keltika (Italy) It drew comparisons with the early works of Cradle of Filth, as well as Epica, Dimmu Borgir and Lacrimosa,[9] and "has finally brought the band into the Premiere league of Russian heavy music scene," according to one reviewer. Their distinctive, fresh melodic sound features strong flute and fiddle melodies, backed by driving guitar and bouzouki rhythms and contrasted with the sounds of whistle, concertina and more. A year later the original line-up, featuring Aina, Verbena (bass guitar), Max (a blind from birth drummer), Lydia (guitars) and Olga (keyboards), entered the studio to record their 3-track demo, The Prologue of Eschaton. Read all The River That Runs Below reviews, Irish, Scottish and English Ceilidh with lively songs. Blackthorn is a five-peace all-female Russian symphonic extreme metal band formed in 2004 in Moscow.
As of 2017, they released three studio albums: Gossamer Witchcraft (2009), Codex Archaos (2011) and Witch Cult Ternion (2015). Please also read the Booking Info, "Focused and accomplished, this is dignified Anglo Celtic music of the first order", "Every tune played becomes a real delight and the biggest surprise is that the band is little known", "inexplicably undersung...Present-day bands playing Celtic repertoire donât come much better than this. ", "Musicianship of such a standard deserves recognition and success", "The live gigs have received overwhelming, Seered.co.uk wrote about Sidmouth Folkweek ceilidhs, Sarah McQuaid wrote about Blackthorn's Sidmouth concert. More concerts followed, including an appearance at the Metal Female Voices Fest in Belgium. Read all Far From Home reviews Call: 01273 455202 [7], "U.D. Click here to purchase online. Blackthorn is a Canadian Celtic folk band that saw its inception back in 1989 with a group of musicians who found a common interest in a music that wasn’t all that common in Vancouver at the time. More comments [4] Rob Dunleavy replaced him on lead guitar. Some of its tracks featured the Moscow Conservatory Silver Voice choir. The record's digital version was released internationally by Hunter's Moon. With a new drummer Alexander Karpukhin and Freya on keyboards, the band recorded a 10-track debut album Gossamer Witchcraft, released by Ravenheart Music Records on 30 November 2009. Text: 07720 069877 Blackthorn is an American rock band formed in Pennsylvania in 1993. In February 2010 its Russian version Araneum (Аранеум) came out via the Moscow-based Musica Production label.
Sarah McQuaid wrote about Blackthorn's Sidmouth concert "Do send me a copy of your new CD when it's out and I'll be delighted to review it for Hot Press. "The live gigs have received overwhelming positive feedback too." Their style of music has come to be called Celtic Rock for the fusion of Irish traditional instruments and music with modern rock. "inexplicably undersung...Present-day bands playing Celtic repertoire donât come much better than this." [11] She was replaced by Acotath (ex-Instorm, Khaos Labyrinth), who first appeared on the December 31, "Death of Love" single release. He had been suffering from health problems ever since falling down a flight of stairs at a King of Prussia bar. Blackthorn is an American rock band formed in Pennsylvania in 1993. [3], In 2011, Seamus Kelleher left the band to pursue a solo career. Netrhythms If you are looking for lively, melodic Celtic tunes and a good singalong or ceilidh for your wedding or party give Blackthorn a call. Mike and John Boyce are the son of Barney Boyce, an Irish immigrant from County Donegal and U.S. Army veteran. The main lyrical idea behind the album was "an attempt to describe rituals of an ancient magic Codex Archaos," according to Aina.
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[5] Blackthorn has frequently played at the Rose Tree Park festival. They have released five albums, starting with It's an Irish Thing in 1993 and most recently Push & Pull in 2006. Mixed by the Israeli black metal band Arafel, it was released in February 2007. Early highlights included performing at Vancouver’s seminal Celtica Festival in 1990 along with De Dannan and Andy M. Stewart and performing and recording with the World Champion SFU Pipe Band. Blackthorn's songs and tunes represent the interests and background of each of the much travelled band members. [6] They performed at the Inaugural Cheesesteak Fest in 2015. "The Other Side", their third album, got major airplay on the East Coast and was the first with entirely original compositions. Click here for the CD's liner notes: Like us on Facebook. Based in Southern England the band also travels further afield. Blackthorn Folly is a five piece traditionally inspired band performing in the Milwaukee area. The band added Seamus Kelleher on guitar in 1995. "This lovely album" Irish Music magazine