Skyclad (band)

Skyclad
Skyclad at Rockharz Open Air 2018
Background information
OriginNewcastle upon Tyne, England
Genres
Years active1990–present
LabelsDemolition Records, Massacre, Noise, Nuclear Blast, Listenable, Burning Airlines
MembersSteve Ramsey
Graeme "Bean" English
Dave Pugh
Georgina Biddle
Kevin Ridley
Arron Walton

Skyclad is a British heavy metal band heavily influenced by folk. They are considered pioneers of folk metal. 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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