#5 - Top of 2011

Celtibeerian- Tirikantam (Independent)

Moving up the Top of 2011 is a less known folk metal band from Spain, Celtibeerian which is worth checking out! Tirikantam is the the band's first full-length album, which despite its short duration (29:32 minutes!), is pure folk journey guided by Vasco (in guitars), Dave (in pipes, flutes and backing vocals), Patri (in violin), Gus (in bass and lead vocals) and Vity (in drums)! The album starts with the amazing flute-driven instrumental "Tirikantam" which gave its title to the record and doesn't lose its folk elements between songs. The peaks of the album would have to be "Sacred Wine", a medieval song fulled with flute and violin tunes, "The Great Feast", a song that is bound to stick to you and the quick-paced "Riding Home"! A mix of ballads ("Warrior's Sorrow"), folk ("An Dro") and metal tunes (" The Path"), leave the listener wanting to join the party and looking forward to more material by the Celtibeerian!


95/100

Below is the official music video for the song "The Great Feast".