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Skiltron is an Argentine Celtic Metal band formed in 2004. This musical fusion is common in many groups throughout Europe, but is particularly exceptional in South America, and much more so in Argentina, Skiltron being a pioneer group of the genre.

Band members

  • Emilio Souto − Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Bouzuki
  • Juan José Fornés − Electric Guitar
  • Fernando Marty − Bass
  • Diego Valdez − Vocals
  • Matias Pena − Drums
  • Pablo Allen − Bagpipes, Tin whistle

The band also have many unsigned associated acts such as Tórk, who are an Irish Heavy/progressive metal band.

Name

The name Skiltron comes from one pronunciation of the word schiltron, a formation used by the Scottish during the Wars of Independence

Discography

DEMOS

Year Title
2004 Gathering the Clans
2007 The Blind Harry

Albums and Live Albums

Year Title
2006 The Clans Have United
2008 Beheading The Liars
2010 The Clans Have United (Remasterizado)
2010 The Highland Way (CD+DVD)