{"id":180,"date":"2024-03-06T18:35:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T16:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/?p=180"},"modified":"2026-01-29T20:48:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T18:48:57","slug":"bansidh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/index.php\/2024\/03\/06\/bansidh\/","title":{"rendered":"Bansidh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Release date: 04072023 | \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 | Band: Bansidh | Genre: Folk\/Death Metal | Album: Orgetontiros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Orgetontiros\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/4oC5Wl9sL8ybBC1oXNzidd?si=gwKspJQ9SluP2LM3SNYbgQ&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bansidh (France)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bansidh<\/strong> is a rising force in the Folk\/Death Metal scene, hailing from <strong>Angers, Pays de la Loire<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup> Formed in 2014, the band has carved out a unique niche by blending the aggressive, technical foundations of Melodic Death Metal with traditional Celtic and Gaulish folk instrumentation.<sup><\/sup> They are particularly noted for their historical focus on the <strong>Andecavi<\/strong> (a Gallic tribe from the Angers region).<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Band Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Angers, France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formed:<\/strong> 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genre:<\/strong> Folk \/ Melodic Death Metal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lyrical Themes:<\/strong> Gaulish history, Celtic mythology, and the regional history of <em>Andecavorum<\/em> (ancient Angers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> Lyrics are written in a mix of <strong>Gaulish<\/strong>, English, and French.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>History &amp; Cultural Identity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bansidh (a name derived from the Irish &#8220;Banshee&#8221;) began as an ambitious project to revitalize the ancient Gallic spirit through modern extreme music. Unlike many &#8220;party-oriented&#8221; folk metal bands, Bansidh maintains a darker, more epic atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their evolution reached a peak with the release of their first major works, where they integrated traditional instruments like the <strong>Celtic harp, flutes, pipes, mandolin, and the bodhr\u00e1n<\/strong> directly into a heavy metal framework.<sup><\/sup> The band identifies as &#8220;Gaulish Death\/Folk Metal,&#8221; emphasizing archaeological and historical accuracy in their storytelling.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured Album: <em>Orgetontiros<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Released on <strong>July 4, 2023<\/strong>, <em>Orgetontiros<\/em> is a conceptually rich album that solidified their reputation in the underground European scene.<sup><\/sup> The title refers to <em>Orgetorix<\/em>, a powerful chieftain of the Helvetii, and the songs explore the tribal politics and warfare of ancient Gaul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Characteristics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Atmosphere:<\/strong> A balance between brutal blast beats and delicate, acoustic folk interludes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instrumentation:<\/strong> Features prominent use of the bagpipes and harp, which provide a melodic counterpoint to the guttural vocals and heavy distortion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track Highlights:<\/strong> The album features tracks that delve into the struggles of the Celtic peoples against expanding empires.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Band Members<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The group is known for its large, ensemble-style lineup, allowing them to perform their folk elements live without relying solely on backing tracks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Corentin:<\/strong> Vocals (since 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ludo:<\/strong> Rhythm Guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alex:<\/strong> Lead Guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max:<\/strong> Drums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>L\u00e9onard:<\/strong> Celtic Harp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malfy:<\/strong> Bass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elodie:<\/strong> Flute, Pipes, Mandolin, Bodhr\u00e1n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discography Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>An Alisos<\/em> (Single, 2021)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Orgetontiros<\/em> (Full-length Album, 2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Release date: 04072023 | \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 France \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 | Band: Bansidh | Genre: Folk\/Death Metal | Album: Orgetontiros Bansidh (France) Bansidh is a rising force in the Folk\/Death Metal scene, hailing from Angers, Pays de la Loire. 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