1 definition by Niagara Falls Metalhead
pirate metal is a pseudogenre of heavy metal that usually deals with pirate like themesor sounds. The term pirate metal was originally coined by German Speed/Power metal band Running Wild, especially after the release of their third album "Under Jolly Roger". Some modern pirate metal bands include Alestorm, who use elements of folk and power metal in their music and Verbal Deception, who use elements of melodic death metal and folk metal.
"Pirate metal is kickass"
"WTF is pirate metal?"
"its basically anything with guitars and pirates"
"fucking awesome"
"WTF is pirate metal?"
"its basically anything with guitars and pirates"
"fucking awesome"
by Niagara Falls Metalhead April 16, 2009