Scottish folk metal band from Perth, Scotland, Alestorm was formed in 2004 by
Gavin Harper (guitar and backing vocals until 2008) and Christopher Bowes
(keyboards and vocals). The band's name, which could be translated as "Ale
Storm" (Ale being "top fermented" beer), has seen its personnel fluctuate
considerably over the years, but this has had no influence on its music, which
is described as "pirate metal", since most of the band's compositions refer to
the world of piracy. Alestorm signed to Napalm Records in 2007, and released
their first two albums back-to-back in 2008 and 20...