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A House to Zerra One - The Ultimate List Of Irish Rock Groups And Artists

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Fat Lady SingsFounded in Dublin in 1986 by Nick Kelly, released 2 albums in the early 90s before they split in 1994 and Kelly went solo
Feargal SharkeyWent solo after the Undertones split in the early 80's
FemmepopFemmepop is electronic solo artist Margaret O'Sullivan from Cork
FeverpitchRock trio from Co. Louth
Fight Like ApesPunky synth pop four-piece from Dublin
Fighting With WireAlternative rock and punk band from Derry, Northern Ireland
FingersmithAlternative rock, post-grunge, band from Cork
Fionn ReganFolk rock artist from Bray, Co. Wicklow, garners regular comparisons to both Damien Rice and Nick Drake; released his debut album in 2006
FirelandHeavy 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 DieSludge/doom metal band from Cork, active from 2005 to 2015
Fizzy OrangeSix-piece soul group from Dublin
Flogging MollyPogues influenced L.A. based band formed by Dubliner Dave King mix revved up irish folk music with punk
Floyd Soul And The WolfThis 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 RuinMelodic death/black metal band from Cork started in 2003
For Those I LoveThe musical project of Dubliner David Andrew Balfe whose 2021 debut album was met with critical acclaim
FósSean-nós singing of Orla Cadden Patel set to stark droning instrumentation of Fionn Murray (Drone-nós!)
FOS BrothersBucolic folk has a psychedelic head-fit
Fox JawLimerick band formed in 2006 as Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters
Foy VanceSoulful 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 StateHard rock/grunge band from Kilkenny, active in mid-late 2000s
FredCork based five-piece pop/rock outfit started by 3 lads from Tralee
Freddie WhiteSinger/songwriter from Cobh, Co. Cork, was a founding member of Scullion
From RuinsMetal band from N.I. formed in 2023
From The Bogs Of AughiskaDark / black metal / ambient drone project from County Clare
Fruupp1970s progressive rock band, which originated in Belfast
Fuil Na SeanchoilleOne man black metal project formed in 2008
Funky JunctionA 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 Spain4 piece hard rocking alternative rock band formed in Dublin in 2000
Gama BombSpeed/trash metal band from Newry founded in 2002
GangstersSka group from Dublin
Garrett WallIrish musician who relocated to Madrid
Gary MooreOne of the all time great guitarists and master of a variety of styles including hard rock, heavy metal, jazz rock and blues - RIP
Gavin FridayFormer front man of The Virgin Prunes established a solo career as singer/songwriter/composer and additionally as a painter and actor.
Gavin GlassAmericana/alt. country artist from Dublin; released their debut album as Gavin Glass And The Holy Shakers in 2005
Gavin JamesDublin singer-songwriter who gained prominence with his debut single "Say Hello" in 2013
Gavin RyanDublin troubadour Gavin Ryan released his critically acclaimed debut, Broken Blues, in 2006
GeasaBlack metal /Celtic metal band from Dublin, formed in 1994
Gemma HayesTipperary-born Gemma Hayes won the Best Irish Female Artist award at the 2006 Meteor Ireland Music Awards
General FiascoBelfast indie band fromed in 2007
GenuflectionDoom metal band from Galway formed in 2018
GeomythCeltic metal/power metal
GerikoThis Drogheda band are purveors of straight forward rootsy, funky hard rock in the vein of The Black Crows
Ghost Of An American AirmanNorthern Irish band of late 80's, early 90's
Gilbert O'SullivanCo. Waterford born singer-songwriter best known for his early 70's hits
Gilla BandPost-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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giveamanakickRock duo from Limerick whose total loudness is greater than the sum of all parts
Glen HansardGlen Hansard of The Frames and The Swell Season also performs as a solo artist
GlenwashIndie rock band formed in Longford, split in 2007
GlyderThin Lizzy inspired retro hard rock band from Wicklow, formerly known as Hollywood, about to release their debut album
Goats Don't ShavePopular 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 AloneDance infused math/noise rock from Cork
God Is an AstronautInstrumental/post-rock band from the Glen of the Downs
Gorbachov5 piece Wateford rock band, active from 2003 to 2010
GrádaGráda are a Celtic fusion and trad/folk group that meld Irish traditional music with the contemporary
Grand Pocket OrchestraIndie pop/rock trio including Paddy Hanna who followed with a solo career
Grand SlamFormed by Phil Lynott after after Thin Lizzy's official dissolution
Granny's IntentionsLimerick 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 SermonDeath metal band from Co. Kildare formed in 2017
Graveyard DirtDoom metal band from Co. Donegal formed in 1994
Gregory GrayEclectic singer songwriter from North Antrim coast later based in London
Grey StagThree piece sludge metal band formed in Dublin in 2017
Ground Of RuinBlackened Thrash Metal band from Carlow active 2003-10
GurriersDublin based post-punk band formed in 2020
HaintPregressive metal band from Belfast
HalvesDublin based ambient post-rock outfit formed in 2006
Ham SandwicHIndie band from Kells
Hassle MerchantsPunk band gigging on the Dublin music scene between 2005 and 2014
HAVVKGrunge-fuelled indie/alternative rock group based in Dublin
Henry McCulloughPortstewart, 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
HermHerm is the music of Kevin Connolly who performs live with his band, The Hermanos.
Hero In ErrorMetalcore band formed in 2008
Hey PauletteIndie band formed in Dublin in 1987, split in 1991
HinterlandDublin based musical partnership of Gerry Leonard and Donal Coghlan active from 1987 to 1994
His Father's VoiceLimerick post-punk/indie rock band
HoganRock group fronted by Mark Hogan
Honey For ChristBelfast heavy metal band formed in November 1998
HorrendaBlack metal band from Dublin formed in 2015
HorslipsFirst 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.
Host3 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
HostessSolo project of Gráinne Dee formerly of Cap Pas Cap
Hothouse FlowersFounded in Dublin in mid-eighties by Liam O'Maonlai, achieved success with their 1988 debut album 'People'
House of Cosy CushionsDutch – 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 MossSinger/Guitarist from Co. Meath, performs rock music influenced by the likes of Springsteen, Petty and Clapton.
HozierAndrew John Hozier-Byrne is a singer, songwriter, musican who's debut single was a worldwide hit in 2013
HuemanShort-lived band formed in 2004 by former members of the band Cyclefly
HumanziDublin indie band with hint of 80's in their energetic sound, released their debut album in 2006
Hunger's MotherHard rock/classic rock band from Ballymoney/Ballycastle Co Antrim
HybrasilIndie electronica band based in Wicklow town
Iain ArcherSinger, songwriter, guitarist from Northern Ireland; former member of Snow Patrol
IamaAcoustic & instrumental atmospheric songwriting duo from Cavan
Ian LynchIan Lynch of Lankum also released music as One Eye One Leg and a movie soundrack under his own name
Ian Whitty And The ExchangeCork based Indie/folk artist from Killarney
Idle DiscourseThis Drogheda outfit combines alt metal and hip hop
Idol Joy80s new wave/rock/pop band from Cork city
IlenkusIlenkus are a five piece progressive metal band from Galway, formerly called FUBAR
Ilya KWaterford four piece alt. synth & guitar rock outfit active between 2004 and 2009
Imelda MaySinger known for her rockabilly revival style and jazz influences
In Case Of FireHard edged three piece rock outfit from Portadown
In Tua Nua80's Celtic flavoured rock/pop band, briefly featured Sinéad O'Connor, signed to U2's Mother label in 1984
IncessantBlack/Death Metal trio from Dublin, formed in 2019
Inch HighFour-piece hard rock outfit from Newcastle, Co. Down and Belfast formed in 2002
IndianRock band from Sligo featuring Pat McManus (ex-Mama's Boys, Celtus) on guitar
Inni-KContemporary folk singer, songwriter, musician performs both traditional and original songs
Insidious VoidDeath metal band from Belfast formed in 2022
InterferenceIndie band formed in the early-mid eighties, centered around Fergus O' Farrell
Into ParadiseThis Dublin 4-piece formed in 1986 and influenced by Echo & The Bunnymen were the first commerical success for Setanta Records
ÍseA singer/songwriter with beautiful voice, released her debut album in 2007
Ispíní na hÉireannIrreverent Irish folk punk
I`ll Eat Your FaceInstrumental 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 SunHard rocking band formed in Dublin in 2002, active until 2011
James Vincent McMorrowFolk singer/songwriter/musician
JapeThe solo project of Richie Egan of The Redneck Manifesto
Jekyl5 piece Rock/Metal act based in Kildare
Jemson GreenRiff based rock band formed in 2005
Jenny LindforsAcoustic folk artist, released her acclaimed debut album, 'When the night time comes', in March 2007
Jerry FishThe alter ego of Gerrard Wheelan who was previously the vocalist of An Emotional Fish
Jester5 piece rockin band from Thurles, debut single charted in 2007
Jetplane LandingDerry band formed in 1999; with a strong DIY ethos, they formed their own label and released a number of albums
Jim ArmstrongJim 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 SlevinGuitarist, formed Peggy's Leg in early 70's, played with Skid Row and The Jimi Slevin Band. Released solo album in 1983.
Jinx LennonAgit-rocker-cum-rapper from Dundalk
JJ72Indie guitar band formed in Dublin in 1996, split in 2006
Joan of ArseDublin-based indie band formed in 1996, active until 2003
JodavinoFive 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 O'DonnellViolinist, played with various groups before forming his own group and releasing the progressive rock album Gaodhol's Vision
John Francis FlynnNeo folk musician
John SpillaneAcclaimed folk singer/songwriter from Cork released his debut solo album in 1997
Johnny FeanBest known as guitarist of Horslips, formed a gigging partnership with Steve Travers as
JoyriderNinties power punk band from Portadown
Jubilee AllstarsNow defunct Dublin lo-fi group included the 3 McCormack brothers
Juliet TurnerSinger/songwriter from Co. Tyrone, awarded the Meteor Music Award for best Irish female performer in 2005
Jung TurksInstrumental duo from Galway play pretty complex acoustic guitar stuff with hardcore drums
JuniperFormed in Kildare in 1994 and evolved into Bell X1 after the departure of Damien Rice in 1999.
Junk DrawerBelfast based alt-rock four piece formed in 2015
Juno FallsMyles O Reilly from Dublin began making music under the moniker Juno Falls in 2003
Just MustardExperimental rock band from Dundalk, formed in 2016
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