Origin: Spain
Formed: 2010
Location: Vigo, Galicia
Genre: Folk Metal
Status: Unknown
Label: Independent
Tharanis was a Galician folk‑metal band active in the early 2010s, blending traditional folk instrumentation—bagpipes, flute, violin—with melodic metal riffing and a strong regional identity. Their sound leaned toward the festive, melodic side of folk metal, but with a heavier backbone than many of their contemporaries in Galicia’s folk‑rock tradition. Although their activity after 2013 is unclear, their sole EP remains a snapshot of a promising project rooted in the Celtic heritage of Galicia.
Their self‑titled EP Tharanis (2013) is the band’s only known release, showcasing energetic folk melodies, dual‑guitar interplay, and a mix of clean and harsh vocals. The presence of violin, bagpipes, and flute gives the music a distinctly north‑western Iberian flavor, echoing the region’s Celtic lineage.
After the EP, the band’s trail fades, and their current status is unknown, though no official disbandment was ever announced.