Finnegan’s Hell – A brief history lesson
Finnegan’s Hell was formed in 2010 and quickly made their mark on the European Celtic punk scene with early releases like The Molly Maguires, which even caught the attention of The Irish Times, who wrote an article about the band. Since then, they have released four full-length albums and numerous singles, with their fifth album now in its final stages, set for release in 2026 on Wild Kingdom Records (Sound Pollution).
The band’s signature sound combines high-energy punk rock with infectious melodies played on banjo, tin whistle, and accordion, primarily inspired by Irish folk music. Their intense and entertaining live shows, delivered by these sharp-dressed gentlemen, make Finnegan’s Hell a true crowd-pleaser. It is no surprise that the group was voted “Best Foreign Band” by the audience at the massive Woodstock Festival in Poland (now Pol’and’Rock Festival) in 2015.
Few bands deliver this level of energy, authenticity, and entertainment. Finnegan’s Hell turns every stage into a party, mixing musical precision with raw, infectious charisma. If you want a band that guarantees atmosphere, attitude, and unforgettable live energy, Finnegan’s Hell is the perfect choice. As VIG Festival in Denmark wrote about their 2025 performance: “Finnegan’s Hell blew the Heartbeat stage away with their Celtic punk, turning the entire floor into one big folk dance.”
“Damn, what a groove and infectious melodies!” – Lira (“The Nordic region’s largest newspaper covering jazz, folk, singer-songwriter, and world music.”)
”They’re hard to describe, but just imagine a blend of Metallica and the Kilfenora céilí Band and you’d be about right.” The Irish Times
“Finnegan’s Hell turns your dull everyday life completely upside down, without holding back.” – Gaffa (The largest music magazine in Scandinavia.)
“Their sound is dominated by the banjo, tin whistle and accordion, a sound that has influenced bands across Europe.” – London Celtic Punk
“The songs are very strong, the band is tight and aggressive with a great sense of melody.” – Shite ’n’ Onions
Muttis Booking: for the territories of Germany, BeNeLux, Poland and the baltic states of Europe.
Website: https://www.finneganshell.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finneganshell/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finneganshell/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/589hLfPmppFc1DX3ToXxMZ?si=VmXJy_1sR-uONdCUPjxbvA
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/finneganshell
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnegan%27s_Hell
