A House to Zerra One - The Ultimate List Of Irish Rock Groups And Artists
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| Band/Artist | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fat Lady Sings | Founded in Dublin in 1986 by Nick Kelly, released 2 albums in the early 90s before they split in 1994 and Kelly went solo |
| Feargal Sharkey | Went solo after the Undertones split in the early 80's |
| Femmepop | Femmepop is electronic solo artist Margaret O'Sullivan from Cork |
| Feverpitch | Rock trio from Co. Louth |
| Fight Like Apes | Punky synth pop four-piece from Dublin |
| Fighting With Wire | Alternative rock and punk band from Derry, Northern Ireland |
| Fingersmith | Alternative rock, post-grunge, band from Cork |
| Fionn Regan | Folk rock artist from Bray, Co. Wicklow, garners regular comparisons to both Damien Rice and Nick Drake; released his debut album in 2006 |
| Fireland | Heavy Metal band from Northern Ireland formed in 2003 |
| Five Go Down To The Sea? | Early 80s Post-punk band from Cork, evolved from late 70s punk band Nun Attax, later renamed to Beethoven |
| Five Will Die | Sludge/doom metal band from Cork, active from 2005 to 2015 |
| Fizzy Orange | Six-piece soul group from Dublin |
| Flogging Molly | Pogues influenced L.A. based band formed by Dubliner Dave King mix revved up irish folk music with punk |
| Floyd Soul And The Wolf | This Waterford four-piece, formed in 2005, play heartfelt rock and roll stripped back to the basics |
| Fontaines D.C. | Edgy, punky rock sung in a heavy Dublin accent. Ireland's top band of the 2020s. |
| For Ruin | Melodic death/black metal band from Cork started in 2003 |
| For Those I Love | The musical project of Dubliner David Andrew Balfe, blending spoken-word poetry, electronica, hip-hop; his 2021 debut album was met with critical acclaim |
| Fós | Sean-nós singing set to stark droning instrumentation of Fionn Murray (Drone-nós!) |
| FOS Brothers | Bucolic folk has a psychedelic head-fit |
| Fox Jaw | Limerick band formed in 2006 as Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters |
| Foy Vance | Soulful singer/songwriter/musician from Bangor, Co. Down currently based in London. |
| Francie Conway | Francie Conway is a singer/songwriter, musician & producer; performs with his group 'The Works' as well as solo |
| Frantic State | Rock/grunge band from Kilkenny, active in mid-late 2000s |
| Fred | Cork based five-piece pop/rock outfit started by 3 lads from Tralee |
| Freddie White | Singer/songwriter from Cobh, Co. Cork, was a founding member of Scullion |
| From Ruins | Metal band from N.I. formed in 2023 |
| From The Bogs Of Aughiska | Dark / black metal / ambient drone project from County Clare |
| Fruupp | 1970s progressive rock band, which originated in Belfast |
| Fuckhammer | 4-piece Metal band formed as a side project of War Iron and other bands |
| Fuil Na Seanchoille | One man black metal project formed in 2008 |
| Funky Junction | A makeshift band consisting of the first incarnation of Thin Lizzy with addition of vocalist and keyboards from the Dublin band Elmer Fudd came together to release a tribute to Deep Purple album |
| Future Kings of Spain | 4 piece hard rocking alternative rock band formed in Dublin in 2000 |
| Gama Bomb | Speed/trash metal band from Newry founded in 2002 |
| Gangsters | Ska group from Dublin |
| Garrett Wall | Irish musician who relocated to Madrid |
| Gary Moore | One of the all time great guitarists and master of a variety of styles including hard rock, heavy metal, jazz rock and blues - RIP |
| Gavin Friday | Former front man of The Virgin Prunes established a solo career as singer/songwriter/composer and additionally as a painter and actor. |
| Gavin Glass | Americana/alt. country artist from Dublin; released their debut album as Gavin Glass And The Holy Shakers in 2005 |
| Gavin James | Dublin singer-songwriter who gained prominence with his debut single "Say Hello" in 2013 |
| Gavin Ryan | Dublin troubadour Gavin Ryan released his critically acclaimed debut, Broken Blues, in 2006 |
| Geasa | Black metal /Celtic metal band from Dublin, formed in 1994 |
| Gemma Hayes | Tipperary-born Gemma Hayes won the Best Irish Female Artist award at the 2006 Meteor Ireland Music Awards |
| General Fiasco | Belfast indie band fromed in 2007 |
| Genuflection | Doom metal band from Galway formed in 2018 |
| Geomyth | Celtic metal/power metal |
| George Houston | Alternative Irish singer songwriter with distinctive voice from Donegal |
| Geriko | This Drogheda band are purveors of straight forward rootsy, funky hard rock in the vein of The Black Crows |
| Ghost Of An American Airman | Northern Irish band of late 80's, early 90's |
| Gilbert O'Sullivan | Co. Waterford born singer-songwriter best known for his early 70's hits |
| Gilla Band | Post-punk / noise rock band from Dublin formed in 2011 |
| girlfriend. | Dublin-based five piece post-punk band formed in August 2015 |
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| giveamanakick | Rock duo from Limerick whose total loudness is greater than the sum of all parts |
| Glen Hansard | Glen Hansard of The Frames and The Swell Season also performs as a solo artist |
| Glenwash | Indie rock band formed in Longford, split in 2007 |
| Glyder | Thin Lizzy inspired retro hard rock band from Wicklow, formerly known as Hollywood, about to release their debut album |
| Goats Don't Shave | Popular folk/folk rock group from Donegal had a big hit in the early 90s with Las Vegas in the hills of Donegal, Split up around 2000. |
| God Alone | Dance infused math/noise rock from Cork |
| God Is an Astronaut | Instrumental/post-rock band from the Glen of the Downs |
| Gorbachov | 5 piece Wateford rock band, active from 2003 to 2010 |
| Gráda | Gráda are a Celtic fusion and trad/folk group that meld Irish traditional music with the contemporary |
| Grand Pocket Orchestra | Indie pop/rock trio including Paddy Hanna who followed with a solo career |
| Grand Slam | Formed by Phil Lynott after after Thin Lizzy's official dissolution |
| Granny's Intentions | Limerick beat group of the late 60s/early 70s, fronted by singer/songwriter Johnny Duhan who went on to solo success as a writer and performer on the folk scene. |
| Grave Sermon | Death metal band from Co. Kildare formed in 2017 |
| Gravefields | Black/Death Metal duo of an Irishman and Fenchman |
| Graveyard Dirt | Doom metal band from Co. Donegal formed in 1994 |
| Gregory Gray | Eclectic singer songwriter from North Antrim coast later based in London |
| Grey Stag | Three piece sludge metal band formed in Dublin in 2017 |
| Ground Of Ruin | Blackened Thrash Metal band from Carlow active 2003-10 |
| Gurriers | Dublin based post-punk band formed in 2020 |
| Haint | Progressive metal band from Belfast |
| Halves | Dublin based ambient post-rock outfit formed in 2006 |
| Ham SandwicH | Indie band from Kells |
| Hassle Merchants | Punk band gigging on the Dublin music scene between 2005 and 2014 |
| HAVVK | Grunge-fuelled indie/alternative rock group based in Dublin |
| Henry McCullough | Portstewart, Co. Derry born guitarist played with a long line of major acts including Eire Apparent, Sweeneys Men, Wings, Joe Cocker, and a host of other well known artists; Also released solo recordings |
| Herm | Herm is the music of Kevin Connolly who performs live with his band, The Hermanos. |
| Hero In Error | Metalcore band formed in 2008 |
| Hey Paulette | Indie band formed in Dublin in 1987, split in 1991 |
| Hinterland | Dublin based musical partnership of Gerry Leonard and Donal Coghlan active from 1987 to 1994 |
| His Father's Voice | Limerick post-punk/indie rock band |
| Hogan | Rock group fronted by Mark Hogan |
| Honey For Christ | Belfast heavy metal band formed in November 1998 |
| Hornets | Belfast-based metal and hardcore band |
| Horrenda | Black metal band from Dublin formed in 2015 |
| Horslips | First and most successfull band at combining irish traditional music with hard rock. Not that well known internationally but perhaps the most legendary band within Ireland. |
| Host | 3 members of Horslips, Eamon Carr, Johnny Fean and Charles O'Connor had this short lived vehicle in 1983/5. Released an album called Tyral plus a few singles |
| Hostess | Solo project of Gráinne Dee formerly of Cap Pas Cap |
| Hothouse Flowers | Founded in Dublin in mid-eighties by Liam O'Maonlai, achieved success with their 1988 debut album 'People' |
| House of Cosy Cushions | Dutch – Irish collective with an extended family of core players and guests drifting in and out. Dublin based, during it's formative years, later Netherlands. |
| Howard Moss | Singer/Guitarist from Co. Meath, performs rock music influenced by the likes of Springsteen, Petty and Clapton. |
| Hozier | Andrew John Hozier-Byrne is a singer, songwriter, musican who's debut single was a worldwide hit in 2013 |
| Huartan | Belfast-based 'tradtronica' collective |
| Hueman | Short-lived band formed in 2004 by former members of the band Cyclefly |
| Humanzi | Dublin indie band with hint of 80's in their energetic sound, released their debut album in 2006 |
| Hunger's Mother | Hard rock/classic rock band from Ballymoney/Ballycastle Co Antrim |
| Hybrasil | Indie electronica band based in Wicklow town |
| Hypnic Jerk | Fuzzed out rock one man band from Donegal/Derry border |
| Iain Archer | Singer, songwriter, guitarist from Northern Ireland; former member of Snow Patrol |
| Iama | Acoustic & instrumental atmospheric songwriting duo from Cavan |
| Ian Lynch | Ian Lynch of Lankum also released music as One Eye One Leg and a movie soundrack under his own name |
| Ian Whitty And The Exchange | Cork based Indie/folk artist from Killarney |
| Idle Discourse | This Drogheda outfit combines alt metal and hip hop |
| Idol Joy | 80s new wave/rock/pop band from Cork city |
| Ilenkus | Ilenkus are a five piece progressive metal band from Galway, formerly called FUBAR |
| Ilya K | Waterford four piece alt. synth & guitar rock outfit active between 2004 and 2009 |
| Imelda May | Singer known for her rockabilly revival style and jazz influences |
| In Case Of Fire | Hard edged three piece rock outfit from Portadown |
| In Tua Nua | 80's Celtic flavoured rock/pop band, briefly featured Sinéad O'Connor, signed to U2's Mother label in 1984 |
| Incessant | Black/Death Metal trio from Dublin, formed in 2019 |
| Inch High | Four-piece hard rock outfit from Newcastle, Co. Down and Belfast formed in 2002 |
| Indian | Rock band from Sligo featuring Pat McManus (ex-Mama's Boys, Celtus) on guitar |
| Inhaler | Dublin band formed in 2012 by Elijah Hewson, son of Bono |
| Inni-K | Contemporary folk singer, songwriter, musician performs both traditional and original songs |
| Insidious Void | Death metal band from Belfast formed in 2022 |
| Interference | Indie band formed in the early-mid eighties, centered around Fergus O' Farrell |
| Into Paradise | This Dublin 4-piece formed in 1986 and influenced by Echo & The Bunnymen were the first commerical success for Setanta Records |
| Íse | A singer/songwriter with beautiful voice, released her debut album in 2007 |
| Ispíní na hÉireann | Irreverent Irish folk punk |
| I`ll Eat Your Face | Instrumental metal/grindcore duo from Cork City formed in 2006 |
| Jack Lukeman | Originally from Athy, Co. Kildare, Jack Lukeman (a.k.a. Jack L) has released a number of acclaimed albums |
| Jaded Sun | Hard rocking band formed in Dublin in 2002, active until 2011 |
| James Vincent McMorrow | Folk singer/songwriter/musician |
| Jape | The solo project of Richie Egan of The Redneck Manifesto |
| JC Stewart | Northern Irish singer-songwriter |
| Jekyl | 5 piece Rock/Metal act based in Kildare |
| Jemson Green | Riff based rock band formed in 2005 |
| Jenny Lindfors | Acoustic folk artist, released her acclaimed debut album, 'When the night time comes', in March 2007 |
| Jerry Fish | The alter ego of Gerrard Wheelan who was previously the vocalist of An Emotional Fish |
| Jester | 5 piece rockin band from Thurles, debut single charted in 2007 |
| Jetplane Landing | Derry band formed in 1999; with a strong DIY ethos, they formed their own label and released a number of albums |
| Jim Armstrong | Jim Armstrong was the guitarist with 'Them' and also played with the likes of Van Morrison, Jim Morrison, Captin Beefheart & Frank Zappa; Formed his own band - 'The Jim Armstrong Band' in the 1990s |
| Jimi Slevin | Guitarist, formed Peggy's Leg in early 70's, played with Skid Row and The Jimi Slevin Band. Released solo album in 1983. |
| Jinx Lennon | Agit-rocker-cum-rapper from Dundalk |
| JJ72 | Indie guitar band formed in Dublin in 1996, split in 2006 |
| Joan of Arse | Dublin-based indie band formed in 1996, active until 2003 |
| Jodavino | Five piece Cork group formed in 2005 by brother and sister duo, Joe and Aoibheann Carey. |
| Joe Chester | Former member of Ten Speed Racer released a solo album in 2005 |
| Joe Hodgson | Guitarist from Tyrone, releases mostly instrumental rock music |
| Joe O'Donnell | Violinist, played with various groups before forming his own group and releasing the progressive rock album Gaodhol's Vision |
| John Francis Flynn | Neo folk musician |
| John Spillane | Acclaimed folk singer/songwriter from Cork released his debut solo album in 1997 |
| Johnny Fean | Best known as guitarist of Horslips, formed a gigging partnership with Steve Travers as |
| Joshua Burnside | Experimental folk artist from Belfast |
| Joyrider | Ninties power punk band from Portadown |
| Jubilee Allstars | Now defunct Dublin lo-fi group included the 3 McCormack brothers |
| Juliet Turner | Singer/songwriter from Co. Tyrone, awarded the Meteor Music Award for best Irish female performer in 2005 |
| Jung Turks | Instrumental duo from Galway play pretty complex acoustic guitar stuff with hardcore drums |
| Juniper | Formed in Kildare in 1994 and evolved into Bell X1 after the departure of Damien Rice in 1999. |
| Junk Drawer | Belfast based alt-rock four piece formed in 2015 |
| Juno Falls | Myles O Reilly from Dublin began making music under the moniker Juno Falls in 2003 |
| Just Mustard | Experimental rock band from Dundalk, formed in 2016 |
| JyellowL | Nigerian-born, Irish-raised hip-hop artist from Dublin |
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