The Tribes of Witching Souls, according to lead singer Bruno Maia, goes back to the mythical side of the band by addressing the creatures or people of the goddess Danu and sings about some characters that were featured in the band's old songs. The lyrics make references and allusions to the giant Brazuzan, the dwarf Finganforn and other "magical journeys" to the fairy world.
"The lyrics reminds us of some characters and motes worked by the band in the past and we invite the listener to give this magical world a chance, if you turn off a little and 'burn' your inner demons, "says Bruno Maia.
About the composition, the musician points out that The Tribes of Witching Souls has the musical personality of Tuatha de Danann. "It goes back a bit to the more mystical, mythical, 'hippie' and festive side of the band. Something we did a lot until the album Trova di Danú. And our fans can feel it in the music! We highlighted the folk music instruments, the festive atmosphere, the heavy guitars, the crazy atmospheres of the keyboards and the "leprachauns" screaming typical of Tuatha.
The Tribes of Witching Souls was recorded at Braia Studio in Varginha. Bruno Maia, in addition to vocals, recorded the guitars, bouzouki, banjo, guitar and flutes. Giovani Gomes was in charge of the bass guitar and vocals and Edgard Brito recorded the keyboards. The drums and violins were recorded by the guests Fabrício Altino and Nathan Viana.
If you like bands like Cruachan and Elvenking, Tuatha De Danann is the band for you! (metalstorm.net)
Tuatha de Danann is a remarkable band that play for the sake of fun and to create a nice, enjoyable and accessible sound which very interest elements like the inclusion of that many guitar solos and folky instruments. (metal-archives.com)
The purpose of the band was to mix styles, to create music which wasn’t be done before. Heavy metal, Celtic and Medieval music… Overall, Tribe of Witching Souls is a great album. (folkmetal.nl) 8/10
Tuatha De Danann have thrived (even played Wacken), borrowing the Celtic folk ethos (and sound). Banjo, tin/penny whistles, bouzouki, bodhrán and lilting jigs, backed by electrified rock instrumentation is an infectious mix. Think a full album of Blind Guardian's “Bard Song”, sung by The Chieftains… (bravewords.com) 7,5/10
"Festive, celtic and joyful!" - Kaosguards.com (GR), 17/20
