Geasa (band)

Geasa are a Celtic metal[1] band originating from Dublin, Ireland. Formed by Fergal Purcell and John Kavanagh in 1993 the band combines traditional Celtic music with black metal to form Celtic black metal. They have released one demo album, one EP, and three albums. They came onto the scene in 1994 with the much acclaimed 'Starside' demo. The demo was widely traded in the underground and attributed to the band's later record deal. The demo itself comprises two distinct sounds; from the epic black metal sounding 'Empyrean' and 'Warrior' penned by Purcell to the more Celtic sounding 'Starside' and 'Rite of passage' written mainly by Kavanagh. Indeed, it was this black metal sound lost when Purcell quit the band in 1996 that resulted in the band's major and sometimes-lamented change in sound style post Starside.

Geasa
OriginDublin, Ireland
GenresCeltic metal,[1] black metal
Years active1994–present
LabelsSeason of Mist, DMP Productions
MembersDraighean - Vocals, Bass, Keyboards
Philip White - Guitar, Keyboards
Cory Sloan - Guitar
Simon Ó Laoghaire - Drums
Past membersBrian O'Connor (1994–1998) - Vocals
Fergal Purcell (1994–1996) - Guitar/song writer
Steve Maher (1996–2007) - Guitar
Antoine Arrighi "Denosdrakkh" (–2008) - Guitar

Etymology

The band derived its name from geis (pl. Geasa), which in Irish mythology and folklore, is an idiosyncratic taboo, whether of obligation or prohibition, similar to being under a vow or spell. A geis can be compared with a curse or, paradoxically, a gift. If someone under a geis violates the associated taboo, the infractor will suffer dishonor or even death. On the other hand, the observing of one's geasa is believed to bring power. Often it is women who place geasa upon men. In some cases the woman turns out to be a goddess or other sovereignty figure.[2]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Angel's Cry (1999)
  • Fate's Lost Son (2003)
  • Godslaughter (2005)

Demo albums
  • Starside (1996)

Extended plays
  • Murder (2004)

References
  1. Bowar, Chad. "History, Styles and Subgenres of Heavy Metal". Heavymetal.about.com. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
  2. MacKillop, James (1998) A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. Oxford, Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-280120-1 p.249
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