album · March 24, 1995

The Silent Whales of Lunar Sea

Skyclad

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Noise RecordsSee this day

folk rockheavy metalmetal

The Silent Whales of Lunar Sea' pushes Skyclad's folk-metal synthesis into more ambitious, conceptual territory, weaving together intricate narratives with their signature blend of corrosive riffs and traditional instrumentation. It stands as a landmark in their discography, showcasing a band hitting a complex stride.

• The album was recorded at Acorn Studios in Lindfield, England, with producer Paul Hoddy.
• "The Silent Whales of Lunar Sea" charted at number 119 on the UK Albums Chart.
• The album's title track, "The Silent Whales of Lunar Sea," is a near-epic 15-minute journey that encapsulates the band's progressive leanings and thematic depth.

Skyclad are a British band formed in 1990, noted for being the first band to transparently incorporate English folk music, such as jigs and reels, into a heavy metal framework. Their 1995 release "The Silent Whales of Lunar Sea" arrived midway through their tenure on Noise Records, following their critically acclaimed debut and preceding their most commercially successful work.