Alestorm is a metal band from Perth, Scotland. They would generally be classified as folk metal or power metal, although they have experimented with many different genres throughout the years. The band has previously described themselves as True Scottish Pirate Metal, a phrasing that mocks a similar saying in the black metal scene.

The band formed under the name Battleheart in 2004 by vocalist/keyboardist Christopher Bowes and guitarist Gavin Harper. After releasing two EPs, they were signed by Napalm Records in 2007, but was asked to rename themselves. The band was happy to do that because they didn’t like the name themselves, and chose a new name that would fit them better: Alestorm.

(Alestorm’s logo)

Current Lineup:
Christopher Bowes: Vocals
Máté Bodor: Guitar
Gareth Murdock: Bass
Elliot Vernon: Keyboards
Peter Alcorn: Drums

(Current Alestorm Lineup)