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Circe

Origin: Spain
Formed: 2021
Genre: Celtic Folk / Power Metal / Hard Rock
Status: Active
Label: The Fish Factory
Themes: Not officially listed

Circe is a Celtic folk/power metal and hard rock band from Valdepeñas (Castile‑La Mancha), formed in 2021 and quickly recognized for their fusion of melodic metal, Celtic folk instrumentation, and a strong sense of theatrical storytelling. Their music blends powerful guitar‑driven arrangements with violin, keyboards, and folk‑infused melodies, creating a sound that moves fluidly between hard rock energy and epic, myth‑tinged atmospheres.

From the beginning, Circe positioned themselves as a modern, melodic act with a strong emphasis on narrative and emotional expression. Their early singles—Tambores de guerra, Eternidad, and Dime por qué (all 2022)—introduced a polished production style and a balance between catchy choruses, folk‑inspired motifs, and a rock‑metal backbone. These tracks helped establish the band’s identity and prepared the ground for their debut album.

Their first full‑length, Odisea (2022), marked a significant step forward. Drawing inspiration from mythic journeys and heroic imagery, the album showcased the band’s ability to merge Celtic folk textures with power‑metal‑leaning arrangements and hard‑rock immediacy. The interplay between violin and guitars, supported by keyboards and dynamic rhythm work, gave the album a vibrant and cinematic character. Vocalist Juan Ramón Gómez delivered a performance that combined clarity, emotional weight, and a strong melodic presence, further defining the band’s sound.

Circe continued to evolve through the mid‑2020s, releasing new singles that hinted at a more ambitious and expansive direction. Calypso (2025) and Ulises (2026) suggested a conceptual thread tied to classical mythology, while maintaining the band’s signature blend of folk color and modern metal accessibility. These releases reinforced Circe’s position as a rising act within the Spanish folk/power metal scene, supported by a lineup of experienced musicians with backgrounds in bands such as Haeresian, Ataräxia, Halcón, and Osiris.

With their combination of Celtic folk elements, melodic metal, and hard‑rock sensibility, Circe stands as a young but promising force in the contemporary Spanish scene—an act defined by strong songwriting, polished production, and a clear artistic identity rooted in myth, emotion, and melodic power.

Members (past and current)

Juan Ramón Gómez – Vocals (Haeresian, ex‑Ataräxia, ex‑Halcón, ex‑Osiris, ex‑The Biturbos, ex‑Vestiglo)
David Osorio – Guitars, Vocals
Miguel Ángel Cabello – Guitars (2017–present)
Carlos Montañés – Bass
Jose Montañés – Drums
Pedro Sánchez – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Mar López – Violin

Discography

Tambores de guerra – Single (2022)
Eternidad – Single (2022)
Dime por qué – Single (2022)
Odisea – Full‑length (2022)
Calypso – Single (2025)
Ulises – Single (2026)