10. Record number tenth ... and this folk heavy metal band from UK
still goes on in a style where I though that after 4 or 5 records, it
will be difficult to bring something fresh or interesting in that style.
I was wrong and Skyclad proves with their new record that they can still
astonished us, that they can still bring something special to the metal
scene.
However, I wasn't totally wrong because this Folkemon (excellent joke)
is much heavier and I can say that Skyclad has become a kind of heavy/power/folk
band. Following the first two songs (killers !!!) it is fast, heavy
and very powerful. The "folk elements are discreet, some "prog"
moments here and there, speedy guitar's riff, and this folk metal seems
now stronger than ever. Since 1991 the Newcastle's band has innovated
something that seemed to be lost in today's music world and especially
the combination of folk & metal music has always been connected
to this term. I don't remember any other bands that succeeded with the
mixture of these two styles (Subways to Sally or In Extremo now). Skyclad
had the reputation of being the "creator" of the folk metal-band
and rules as number 1.
If you know Skyclad, you won't be disappointed at all (even be astonished
by some Running Wild riff on the first song, epic song here and there)
and this a sure buy. I really like this Folkemon and for those of you
who don't know the band this is an excellent start ... actually it is
so good that you might have a look back to the other nine Skyclad's
record. Nice, very nice.