Cruachan [kroo-a-han or also kroo-an] is a heavy metal heavy metal music band from Dublin, Ireland that has been active since the 1990s. They have been acclaimed as having "gone the greatest lengths of anyone in their attempts to expand" the genre of folk metal. The band named themselves after the archaeological site of Rathcroghan in Ireland also known as Cruachan. [read more] - 1000 Years
As I look out across the sea I stand proud but am I free? A thousand years have come and gone I have won, I will go on Stand firm against the storm I cannot see it but it will come And with the ghosts of a million...
- 1014 A.D.
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- Ard Ri Na Heirann
A tale of honor I will now tell About a man, strong and true Brian Boru was his name And through his deeds a nation grew He was born in a time of bondage The viking raiders claimed his lands His hatred grew when he...
- Erinsong
I am the wind that blows over the sea I am the wave of the ocean I am the murmur of the billows I am the ox of the seven combats I am a vulture on the rock I am a ray of the sun I am the fairest of plants I am a wild...
- Lament For The Wild Geese
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- March To Cluain Tairbh
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- Michael Collins
A volunteer in his nations struggle Another soldier in the G.P.O. The rising failed - our leaders captured The English grip would not let go But Michael would return to lead us In our fight to re-claim our lands The...
- Pagan
A scourge on the world from the earliest days Christ, his church and his sinister ways Starter of wars, Instigator of crimes Despoiler of cultures, Destroyer of mindsMore people have died in the name of Christ Than...
- Some Say The Devil Is Dead
Some say the devil is dead, the devil is dead, the devil is dead Some say the devil is dead, and buried in Killarney More say he rose again, more say he rose again More say he rose again and joined the British Army...
- Summoning Of The Sidhe
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- The Fall Of Gondolin
The most beautiful city built on the middle-earth It's splendour was highly acclaimed The Noldor Elf grew mighty and strong In the land were Turgon Reigned Then Tuor was sent by Ulmo The lord of the ocean and sea To...
- The Gael
I hear you calling Your voice so fair I reach out to touch you But know you're not thereThe summer is ending Clouds darken the sky As the rain starts to fall I weep and I cryNo more can I see you Now you have passed...
- Viking Slayer
I watch the sky turning black And know the time is fast approaching My clan they all look to me I turn away, I face the ocean In the dark I see a fleet of long-ships on the horizon Again the Vikings come, to this land...
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