Bands & artists like Skyclad

If you like Skyclad, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

New to Skyclad? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Finntroll

Finntroll

Combining folk melodies with aggressive metal riffs, Finntroll delivers a unique blend of energetic rhythms and traditional Finnish influences.

folk metal
Eluveitie

Eluveitie

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With their use of traditional instruments and a mix of melodic death metal and folk elements, Eluveitie creates a rich soundscape reminiscent of Skyclad's style.

Celtic metal folk metal melodic death metal
Korpiklaani

Korpiklaani

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Korpiklaani infuses their heavy metal with lively folk tunes and instrumentation, creating an upbeat yet earthy atmosphere similar to Skyclad.

folk metal humppa
Ensiferum

Ensiferum

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Ensiferum's epic compositions merge folk melodies with powerful metal, offering a dynamic listening experience that echoes the rhythmic interplay found in Skyclad.

folk metal melodic death metal power metal
Månegarm

Månegarm

Månegarm blends black metal with Swedish folk music, employing similar earthy textures and melodic passages that fans of Skyclad would appreciate.

black metal folk metal viking metal
In Extremo

In Extremo

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In Extremo combines medieval instruments with heavy metal, creating a vibrant and textured sound that aligns closely with the folk metal aesthetic of Skyclad.

folk metal folk music industrial metal
Skyforger

Skyforger

Skyforger incorporates Latvian folk themes into their metal compositions, producing a sound that balances heaviness with cultural melody similar to Skyclad.

folk metal
Haggard

Haggard

Haggard's orchestral approach to metal, blending classical elements with folk motifs, creates an expansive sound that would appeal to fans of Skyclad's complexity.

classical music death metal symphonic metal

Common questions

Who sounds like Skyclad?

Artists similar to Skyclad include Finntroll, Eluveitie, Korpiklaani and Ensiferum. Each shares elements of Skyclad's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Skyclad?

Skyclad is primarily known for heavy metal, thrash metal and folk metal. With a rhythmic interplay between driving riffs and melodic folk passages, the music pulses with an earthy texture that evokes both urgency and contemplation.

Where should I start if I like Skyclad?

If you enjoy Skyclad, start with Finntroll — their album "Jaktens tid" is a great entry point. Combining folk melodies with aggressive metal riffs, Finntroll delivers a unique blend of energetic rhythms and traditional Finnish influences.