Jillian LaDage

Leading on a breathtaking voyage around the globe, Jillian LaDage is the fresh voice of Celtic & World music. Fans describe her as "the new Loreena McKennitt" and her songs as a "new wave of Celtic Mythology."

Her soaring ethereal & mystical voice takes you on a journey through the pages of centuries long gone to where mystery and legend awaits.

Her debut private-label(Tarith Cote) released album The Ancestry garnered International acclaim, 5-star reviews and a distribution deal with World Beat label, Prikosnovenie. Featuring string virtuoso Chris Wagoner & Mary Gaines (Sting, Carrie Newcomer), Grammy award winning Percussionist, Todd Hammes and mastered at the legendary Gateway Mastering Studios (Loreena McKennitt).

In the fall of 2015, Jillian released Enchanted Winter the much anticipated Celtic seasonal album with both new songs for the season and reimaginings of the old.

Her latest release, a single, An Samhradh (St.John's Eve), became available in the summer of 2016 & brings to life the Fire Festival and Irish/Scottish Summer-Harvest celebrations. It is exclusively available on her site only.

Jillian LaDage has taken the Celtic world by storm achieving success as both a touring artist, recording artist, songwriter and voice coach. She is currently on hiatus from touring after struggling with chronic illness and being diagnosed with Lyme Disease. She plans to tour again one day but is unable to say when. As for now, she is continuing to focus on her healing, songwriting and helping other vocalists achieve vocal freedom.

MEMBERS:

Jillian LaDage

Jillian LaDage - Discography

An Samhradh (St​.​John's Eve) *Single w​/​Digital Booklet (2016)

Enchanted Winter (2015)

The Ancestry (2008)

Daemonia Nymphe

Daemonia Nymphe (Spyros Giasafakis and Evi Stergiou), is an ethereal world music ensemble, the first artists worldwide to compose and perform improvisations with reproductions of ancient Greek instruments manufactured by Nikolaos Brass.

Daemonia Nymphe perform and compose music with reproductions of ancient Greek instruments.

They are performing in Europe since 2004. They have composed and performed music for a multitude of theatre productions(UK). The project consists of Spyros and Evi.

MEMBERS:

Spyros G.

Evi S.

Daemonia Nymphe - Discography

Psychostasia (2013)

Daemonia Nymphe Live at La Nuit des fees DVD (2010)

Krataia Asterope (2007)

Daemonia Nymphe remixed (2005)

Ghost Fish (2005)

Spyros Giasafakis “Improvisation In Ancient Greek Instruments” (2004)

The Bacchic Dance Of the Nymphs-Tyrvasia (new edition) (2004)

Daemonia Nymphe Δαιμονία Νύμφη (2002)

Love Sessions (2002)

Tyrvasia (DEMO) (2000)

The Bacchic Dance of the Nymphs (LP) (1998)

Balrog Band

BALROG is a french project inspired by the universe of Tolkien, mixing the Dungeon Synth and Fantasy Ambient with some epic, medieval and folk influences.

t's an artist who began to make known with an album named "Khazad Dum" in 2014, he has subsequently released many demos to evolve in his style, released on various labels like Out of Season, Olog Productions, Depressive Illusions Records, etc.

His second album "The Shadow and the Flame" was released in 2017, an album produced on his label Onodrim Production with the participation of Obscure Dungeon Records in 2018. He also worked with artists same Uruk-Hai in 2015 for the split "The Ashes of Battle" and The Inquisitor in 2018 for the split "Barad - Dûr". He also participated in an interview on the book "Mortiis - Secrets Of My Kingdom: Return To Dimensions Unknown" by Cult Never Dies.

MEMBERS:

John Gølfimbúk

Balrog - Discography

The Dark Tower (Coming soon to be released in 2019)

Barad-Dûr (2018) Split with The Inquisitor

Night Settles on the Mountains (2018)

The Shadow and the Flame (2017)

Beowulf & Dragon (2016)

A Red Sun Rises (2015)

The Ashes of Battle (2015) Split with Uruk-Hai

Ancalagon the Black (2014)

The Ringwraiths (2014)

Minas Morgul (2014)

Khazad Dum (2014)

Fief

Dungeon synth project of the gender medieval, folk, celtic, fantasy, from Salt Lake City, Utah, US.

The artist from Salt Lake City in Utah makes what I consider the best bit of dungeon synth, due to its particular foresty sound. There’s a lightness to Fief, a peaceful joy, and gentle vibe. It’s the thing we often lose when we stop reading books and playing video games that beckon.

Fief seems to generally have been hailed as the new king (or kings) of dungeon synth. Maybe that’s a stretch to state, but the releases of this unknown outfit are much adored in the genre.

Arathgoth - Discography

III (2017)

II (2016)

I (2016)

Carnifexian

From the shores of the Baltic Sea comes a mysterious stranger with an old axe on his back and an old book in his hands. A black hood conceals his many secrets, but fear not; he is here to tell you a story. A story told beneath the banner of old school dungeon synth, hearkening back to dark medieval times – when not every hero was good and not every tale told held a happy ending. Rest thy weary bones by the fire and behold the legend of Carnifexian.

Lineup:

Carnifexian

CARNIFEXIAN - Discography

Age Of Spiked Mace (2017)

Dark Ages of Valor, Magic, and Steel (single 2017)

Moonloom Band

MOONLOOM - a young folk group from Moscow, combining in its work as the beauty of medieval ballads, and all the power and epic nature of the Scandinavian tunes, and like the phases of the moon illuminates the ancient pagan cultures of different peoples. The repertoire of the group includes songs in different languages: Russian, Old Norse, Romanian, German, Middle High German, Spanish, Old Icelandic, Lower Saxon, Latin, Finnish, Sephardic, Gallic (dead) and some other languages.

MEMBERS:

Arina Bormusova

Anna Dagayeva

Osipova Ekaterina

Volodimir

Catherine Deryabina

https://vk.com/moonloom

The Midnight

Midnight were formed in 2003, inspired by the magical sound of Blackmore's Night. The choice to be called "Midnight" is not accidental: "midnight" is a metaphor not only of a past time, but also a "mysterious elsewhere" the magic hour of the night for excellence, where fairies and elves dance in the woods, the wizards prepare their spells and the witches gather under a large walnut tree. "Minstrels" thus, offering melodies inspired by celtic, medieval and renaissance sweet ballads but also lively rhythms drawn from popular culture and folk music. All made more attractive from setting and costumes inspired by fantasy. The show intends to make reliving, through musical notes, scenery and costumes, the charm and enchantment of the "fantasy literature" a kind of narration between epic and fantastic, magical and mysterious, where narrated events are set in a time and a world imaginary in the "middle land" the linking ring between a permanent medieval, an improbable future and an alternative universe populated by magical creatures.

"The iron tongue of midnight hath told twelve. 'tis almost fairy time."

(from "A Midsummer Night's Dream” by William Shakespeare).

MEMBERS:

Federico Vannucchi - chitarre acustiche, Irish bouzouki, ghironda, Irish mandola /

Giulia Del Bravo - voce /

Massimo Paggi - basso acustico /

Graziano Ridolfo - batteria, percussioni /

Luca Floridi - tastiere /

Chiara Becherini - backing vocals /

(plus special guest)

Savino Pantone - violin/viola /

Gaspare Bartelloni - flutes/bombards /

The Midnight - Discography

THE MIDNIGHT (2013)

NIGHT TRIBUTE Live In Florence - Saschall Theater (2008)

Peter Gundry

Peter gundry is a young composer  of Fantasy / Celtic / Dark and Magic Music who lives down under in australia. he is a multi-instrumentalist who has gained a strong and growing fan base on youtube with over 240 000 subscribers.

With over 300 original compositions performing many different genre's and styles he has managed to carve out a style of his own.

Within his large collection of music. popularity has favoured his fantasy / emotional and dark compositions gaining  over 50 million views

MEMBER:

Peter Gundry (Solo Artist)

Peter Gundry - Discography

Lilith (2018) 

Fólkvangr (2018)

Human Frailty (2018)

Víðbláinn (2017)

Don't Wake Me Just Yet (2017)

The Unspoken Tales (2017)

Goëtia (2017)

The Serpents Tongue (2017)

A Wizards Dream (2016)

The Shadow's Bride (2016)

Aurora (2016)

Hollow Hearts (2016)

Silva Maleficus (2016)

The Last Of Their Kind (2016)

Aurora's Eve (2016)

The Edge of Darkness (2015)

The Dream Weaver (2015)

The Elixir of Life (2014)

The Lost Book of Fantasy (2014)

FängörN

Beginning concert activity in 2008, now FängörN takes one of the leading places among the variety of folk metal scene in St. Petersburg. For long time band is a well-deserved leader among Russian folk groups.In the asset of group - 5 years of activity, the two studio albums. Geography of regular gigs is constantly expanding and has long moved beyond his native city.

The first FängörN’s album «Mysterious Land» (2009) was mixed Anssi Kippo, known for his work with Children of Bodom, Impaled Nazarene, Norther, To / Die / For, in the Finnish studio Astia-Studios, and was released on the German label Purity Through Fire. Album immediately received positive feedback from the media and the audience, and the band's sound has caused comparison with the main "vikings" of folk metal Ensiferum. However, after the release of the second, the concept album «Where The Tales Live On» (2012), which was released on the Russian label Sound Age, it became clear that the band already has its own recognizable style and at the same time - a lot of musical ideas that are organically weaved together. So, on the album «Where The Tales Live On» flute, violin and percussion successfully complete the "classic" set of musical instruments, but certainly not lead away from the best traditions of heavy metal.

However, Fangorn is well-known on Russian folk metal scene not only by released albums, but first of all – by qualitive and as a consequence by unforgettable live performances. According to critics (both in Russia and abroad), Fangorn’s music is worthwhile example of European level’s folk metal. The band completely justifies its name - as well as the forest from Tolkien's trilogy (namely band named in his honor), music of Fangorn promises a lot of amazing discoveries.

Melodic and at the same time hard energy of the compositions, the conceptual lyrics - everyone will find under the arches of Fangorn what is meant by the term "real quality folk metal" exactly.

MEMBERS:

Grendel - keyboards/vocals

Pagan - guitar/vocals

Sergey Muravyev - guitars, vocals

Anton Gavrilov - guitars

VK - bass

Alexey Sivovna - drums

Fferyllt  - Discography

Inferno (2016)

Where The Tales Live On (2012)

Mysterious Land (2009)

An Danzza

Here is a great recommendation of an album that came out in December 2017 from the band An Danzza without a doubt a great album full of Folk, Celtic Folk that will brighten the day with its melodies and accompanied by a good wine

Andrés Campuzano's first compositions, recorded, arranged and produced 15 years later. Finally it sees the light in Yule 2017. This extended play consists of a single song of 30 minutes duration. This time the style is Celtic fusion, with an unbridled, crazy and cheerful touch.

An Danzza - The Spooky Circle Ep (2017)

Tracking list :

1. The Spooky Circle

I leave the links where you can buy this album:

Download - https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/andanzza11

Streaming Spotify  - https://goo.gl/BxmgAx

ITunes - https://itunes.apple.com/es/album/the-spooky-circle/1322633965

Wacken Winter Nights

A winter wonderland of snow and fire, passion and darkness, fear and grace.

We present you with a unique concept for the winter season. Wacken Winter Nights is a magical music and arts festival for the entire family.

Join us on an enchanting journey through magical worlds and performances. Gather around one of the warming campfires for memorable and intimate concerts.

Experience prestigious bands from several genres, such as medieval rock, symphonic metal, pagan and mystic folk, playing full sets inside the Ice Palace. Stroll through the historic village and the Old Village Church or let yourselves be enchanted by astonishing shows in the Theatre of Grace. Encounter mythical creatures, musicians, wizards and storytellers in an enchanted forest.

Furthermore you can take part in several workshops, see craftsmen displaying their skills or bargain for goods at the market. Enjoy the gastronomically top class medieval treats, many of them in organic quality.

The second Wacken Winter Nights will take place from the 23th until the 25th of February 2018. The first bands are already booked and the presale

confirmed bands:

Aeverium 

Coppelius 

Corvus Corax - Der Fluch des Drachen

Elvellon

Elvenking 

Grave Digger 

Irdorath

Krayenzeit

Mr. Hurley und die Pulveraffen

Orphaned Land

Torfrock 

Schandmaul

Skyclad 

More information:

WEBSITE: http://www.wacken-winter-nights.com/

INSTAGRAM: @wackenwinternights.official

Tickets are still available at Metaltix at the following link:

http://www.wacken-winter-nights.com/tickets/tickets/

Daridel Paganfolk

Paganfolk band with passion for nature, all creatures and woods life. We play a medieval, tribal and paganfolk sound. 

Members:

Camilla varonesi: tagelharpa,shamanic drums, guitar, cajon.

Alessio Santi : davul, djembe, rattles, drums.

Edoardo Alessio : flutes, bagpipe, didgeridoo, bouzouki, djembe.

Greenrose Faire

Greenrose Faire plays rousing Celtic folk rock with head-bobbing, toe-tapping rock feel. The Finnish sextet meshes mandolins and violin with rock drums and bass and symphonic synths, and spikes the rollicking attitude with the slightly ominous overtones of Finnish melancholy. Greenrose Faire sounds lively and modern but still tugs at the nostalgia strings for the long-gone days of yore.

Greenrose Faire plays jaunty folk rock, taking you on a journey to a world of ancient woods and solitary beaches as well as lively village markets and rowdy taverns.

The band has great fun on stage, and have played everywhere from corner pubs to concert halls, and from intimate weddings to international festivals, among others Elfia in The Netherlands (with e.g. Rapalje and Harmony Glen) and the Häme Medieval Fair six years in a row (with e.g. Värttinä and Korpiklaani) They also host an annual two-day Medieval Folk Festival of their own in Tampere. 

Line-up:

Salla Rimmi - lead vocals,

Hanna Heinonen - violin,

Niilo Sirola - bouzouki, 

Petri Hannuksela - keyboards,

Mikko Kaipainen - bass,

Tomi Hyttinen - drums & backing vocals

Greenrose Faire - Discography

Beggars and Thieves EP (2010)

Neverending Journey (2011)

My Home Is Where My Heart Is (2013)

Feed the Flames (2015)