Skyclad
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1990 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1990 - present
Biography
Skyclad is a Newcastle folk metal band formed in 1990 by vocalist Martin Walkyier and guitarist Steve Ramsey, widely credited with inventing folk metal by marrying thrash, British folk and pagan, pun laden lyrics. Early albums such as 'Wayward Sons of Mother Earth' and 'Prince of the Poverty Line' defined the style. After Walkyier left in 2001, guitarist Kevin Ridley became singer, and the band has continued through 'A Semblance of Normality' to 'Forward into the Past'.
Genres
Skyclad Discography
- Wayward Sons of Mother Earth (1991) - Album - rated 3.24/5
- A Burnt Offering for the Bone Idol (1992) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- Jonah's Ark (1993) - Album - rated 3.18/5
- Prince of the Poverty Line (1994) - Album - rated 3.21/5
- The Silent Whales of Lunar Sea (1995) - Album - rated 3.15/5
- Irrational Anthems (1996) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- The Answer Machine? (1997) - Album - rated 3.24/5
- Outrageous Fourtunes (1998) - EP
- Vintage Whine (1999) - Album - rated 3.44/5
- Folkémon (2000) - Album - rated 3.13/5
- Swords of a Thousand Men (2001) - Single - rated 3.02/5
- Another Fine Mess (2001) - Album - rated 3.36/5
Members
- Steve Ramsey - guitar (1990–present)
- Graeme English - bass, acoustic guitar (1990–present)
- Martin Walkyier - vocals (1990–2001)
- Keith Baxter - drums (1990–1995)
- Fritha Jenkins - violin, keyboards (1992–1993)
- Dave Pugh - guitar, vocals (1992–1995, 2014–2025)
- Georgina Biddle - violin, fiddle, keyboards (1994–present)
- Paul A.T. Kinson - drums (1996–1997)
- Kevin Ridley - guitar, vocals (1998–2025)
- Jay Graham - drums (1998–2001)
- Arron Walton - drums (2001–present)