Skyclad | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Demolition Records, Massacre, Noise, Nuclear Blast, Listenable, Burning Airlines |
| Members | Steve Ramsey Graeme "Bean" English Dave Pugh Georgina Biddle Kevin Ridley Arron Walton |
Skyclad is a British heavy metal band heavily influenced by folk.[4] They are considered pioneers of folk metal.[5] The term "skyclad" originates from a pagan/wiccan concept referring to ritual nudity, where rituals are performed with participants metaphorically clothed only by the sky, symbolising equality. The name reflects both the band's religious inclinations and their social beliefs, as expressed in the song "Skyclad" on their debut album.
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