Rock music and traditional folk instruments might sound like a very awkward combination, but it has definitely been road-tested successfully.
After all, folk and rock are not-so-distant cousins who still share the same core and the same energy: it is all about people getting together and sharing an experience.
With such a mindset, Celtica embodies the sheer strength of a heavy metal band with the added sonic variety of a Celtic music ensemble. The combo sports a really exciting and interesting international line-up, boasting musicians hailing from Scotland, The United States and Austria.
Their energetic live shows and stage antics managed to leave a mark in the hearts and ears of the crowds of some of Europe's most important music festivals and US venues, while their recent studio effort "Oceans of Fire" is a vibrant interpretation of folk music with all the grit and immediacy of heavy rock...
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