Skyclad
British folk metal band
👥 Personnel & Lineage (4)
Tap any band to hopGeorge Biddle
Kevin Ridley
Steve Ramsey
Keith Baxter
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Skyclad
Skyclad emerged out of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom starting in 1990, contributing distinctive energy to the heavy metal music and thrash metal landscape. Anchored by personnel including George Biddle, Kevin Ridley, Steve Ramsey, Keith Baxter, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Kevin Ridley (also of Forgodsake), Steve Ramsey (also of Satan).
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore Skyclad's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to Forgodsake (Shared member Kevin Ridley), Satan (Shared member Steve Ramsey). Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between Skyclad and other scene originators.
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