Origin: Spain
Formed: 2024
Location: La Rioja
Genre: Celtic Folk / Heavy Metal / Rock
Status: Active
Themes: Gangsters, bandits, tavern rogues
Label: Maldito Records
Years Active: 2024–present
Contact: finnwaycelticrock@gmail.com
Finnway is a young but sharply defined Celtic Folk/Heavy Metal/Rock band from La Rioja, formed in 2024 and already carving out a distinct identity in the Spanish folk‑metal landscape. Their aesthetic is playful, roguish, and steeped in tavern lore—songs about outlaws, vagabonds, tricksters, and the chaotic charm of life on the margins. Musically, they blend Celtic folk instrumentation with hard‑rock swagger and heavy‑metal drive, creating a sound that is festive, theatrical, and immediately accessible.
Their early singles—“Finnway Is the Fine Way,” “El vagabundo,” and “Voluntad de fuego” (all 2025)—introduced the band’s core formula: violin‑driven melodies, bouzouki and mandolin flourishes, upbeat rhythms, and charismatic vocals. These tracks quickly gained traction thanks to their catchy hooks and the band’s strong sense of personality.
In 2025, Finnway released their debut full‑length album “La corte de los marginados,” a record that expands their universe of tavern mischief, Celtic flair, and outlaw storytelling. The album showcases the band’s ability to merge folk instrumentation with rock and metal foundations, offering both high‑energy anthems and more narrative‑driven pieces. It stands as their first major statement and a clear sign of their ambition within the Spanish folk‑metal scene.
Finnway’s lineup includes musicians with experience in established folk, symphonic, and heavy metal bands, giving the project a level of professionalism and instrumental depth unusual for such a young group. Their sound is polished, lively, and built for the stage—an invitation to dance, drink, and join the rogues’ court.
Samuel de Jønxel – Bass
Also in: The Duellists
David Viana – Drums
ex‑Fury161, ex‑LauraBruja (live), ex‑Eon, ex‑Erdruida, ex‑Los Flojos
Sara Ember – Violin
Ñu, The Duellists, ex‑Débler Eternia, ex‑Last Days of Eden, ex‑The Hidden Road
Tony CH – Bouzouki, guitars, acoustic guitars, mandolin (2024–present)
Kinnia, ex‑Erdruida
Pablo Merchante – Vocals (2024–present)
ex‑Dark Hill, ex‑Kinnia
Sergio Culebras – Guitars (2025–present)
Celtian, ex‑Against Myself, ex‑Forced Rejection, ex‑The Thousand Faces