Tuatha de Danann (band)
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Origin | Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Genres | Folk metal, progressive rock[1] |
Years active | 1995–2012, 2013–present |
Labels | Heavy Metal Rock, Paradoxx Music, Louder Music |
Associated acts | Kermunna, Tray of Gift |
Members | Bruno Maia Giovani Gomes Rodrigo Abreu Edgard Britto/ Rodrigo Berne |
Tuatha de Danann is a Brazilian Celtic metal band formed in 1995 in Varginha, Minas Gerais;[1] known for the merryful Celtic dance rhythms, flute melodies, Celtic mythology-inspired lyrics and the original jesting tones such as gnome-choirs, etc. The band is named after the race of supernaturally-gifted people in Irish mythology, the Tuatha Dé Danann, roughly translated to "People of Dana".
Between July and August 2005, Tuatha de Danann did their first tour outside Brazil, performing in France and Germany. In France, the band played shows in Saint Brieuc, Languidic, Brest, Hennebont, Tours, Grenoble, Rheims, while in Germany the band played at the Wacken Open Air festival.[2]
Following a hiatus, the band returned in 2013 at the Roça 'n' Roll festival organized by frontman Bruno Maia; during the occasion they performed with Martin Walkyier (ex-Sabbat, ex-Skyclad.[3]
In 2015, they released their first album since 2004's Trova di Danú: Dawn of the New Sun.[4] In the period between both efforts, two groups spun off Tuatha de Danann: Kemunna and Tray of Gift. Maia also released a solo album, Braia.[3]
In 2019, they released In Nomine Élreann, containing 11 songs, nine of which are traditional Irish songs. One of the original songs, "King", was perceived as criticizing Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro.[1]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- Tingaralatingadun (2001)
- The Delirium Has Just Began... (2002)
- Trova di Danú (2004)
- (2015)
- (2019)
Live albums/DVDs[]
- Acoustic Live (2009 – Acoustic DVD)
Demos and EPs[]
- The Last Pendragon (1996, demo released under the name Pendragon)
- Faeryage (1998, demo)
- Tuatha de Danann (1999, EP)
- The Tribes of Witching Souls (2019, EP)
Singles[]
- "Dawn of a New Sun" (2014)
Line-up[]
Current members[]
- Bruno Maia – lead vocals, guitars, flute, whistle, mandolin, bodhrán (1994–2010, 2013–present),
- Giovani Gomes – bass, harsh vocals (1999–2012, 2013–present)
- Edgard Britto – keyboards (2003–2004, 2013–present)
Former members[]
- Rogério Vilela – bass (1995–1999)
- Wilson Melkor – drums (1995–2000)
- Felipe Batiston – keyboards (1995–2000)
- Marcos Ulisses – vocals (1998–1999)
- Leonardo Godtfriedt – keyboards, violin (2000–2002)
- Rafael Castro – keyboards, piano (2002–2003)
- Rodrigo Berne - lead guitar (1994 -2010, 2013-2017 )
- Alex Navar - uilleann pipes ( 2013- 2018)
- Rodrigo Abreu – drums, percussion (2000–2012, 2013–2018)
Touring/session members[1][]
- Rafael Wagner – guitar
- Alex Navar – bagpipe
- Nathan Viana – violin
- Rafael Delfino – drums
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Plantonni, Luciano (9 December 2020). "Tuatha de Dannan: homenagem à Irlanda em "In Nomine Éireann"". Metal Hammer (Portugal) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ Antico, Carlo (October 2005). "Tuatha de Danann, de São Carlos para o mundo" [Tuatha de Danann, from São Carlos to the world]. Roadie Crew (in Portuguese) (81): 72–76. ISSN 1415-322X.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Moreira, Combate (31 October 2013). "Kernunna mostra com competência um pequeno pedaço da Irlanda em Varginha". Combate Rock (in Portuguese). . Retrieved 7 March 2021.
- ^ Seabra, Daniel (16 October 2015). "Tuatha de Danann apresenta canções de novo álbum com formação original em BH". uai.com.br (in Portuguese). Diários Associados. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
External links[]
- Celtic metal musical groups
- Brazilian folk metal musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1995
- 1995 establishments in Brazil
- Musical groups disestablished in 2012
- 2012 disestablishments in Brazil
- Musical groups reestablished in 2013
- 2013 establishments in Brazil