Bran Barr

Bran Barr is a Celtic metal musical group. Its music is a mix of heavy metal and Celtic music influences, notably through the experimental use of traditional instruments. (For example, the bagpipes and tin whistle)

The lyrics of their songs are inspired by Celtic legends and the name of the band itself is derived from words of Gaul. Bran translates to raven and barr translates to mountain or obstacle.

History
Bran Barr was created in 1994 by Aed Morban (drums) with Yoltar (vocals and piano) and Morrigan (guitar). Brennus (guitar) and Fir'Doirtche (bass guitar) joined the group in 1996. When Morrigan left the group, Fir'Doirtche took over as second guitar.

In 1998, Taliesen (bass) and Amorgen (flute & whistles) completed the formation of the group. The addition of traditional Celtic instruments, replacing the piano, allowed the group to develop its characteristic folk style, an important objective of the group from the beginning of its formation.

Nesh Keltorn later replaced Brennus, and at the departure of Taliesen in 2001, Hades joined the group as bassist. Kraban joined in 2003 as second flutist, and in 2005, Fir'Doirtche left and was replaced on guitar by Llye. The group is currently recording its second album.

Members

 * Yoltar: Lead vocals (also in Nydvind)
 * Nesh Keltorn: Electric & acoustic guitar
 * Llyr: Electric & acoustic guitar
 * Hades: Bass guitar, backing vocals (also in Heol Telwen)
 * Aed Morban: Drums & percussion
 * Kraban: Flute, whistles, bagpipes, backing vocals (also in Heol Telwen, Nydvind)

Discography

 * Les Chroniques de Naergs (2000)
 * Sidh (2005) (currently being recorded)

External sites
http://www.branbarr.com Official website

http://metal-archives.com/band.php?id=1553 Bran Barr at metal archives