What happens when you mix traditional Irish music with weak-ass punk and metal stylings? Why, you get US faves The Dropkick Murphys! Clearly, this is a band that could only be loved by the most simple-minded moo-brained American (they love the Oirish over there don't they?).

Now, before you start - my old lady at home is Irish, and the very thought of this band makes her dry heave. Y'see, the American (at least a certain kind of American... some of them are very nice!) vision of what Ireland is... is... well... funny hats and being arseholed on St. Patrick's Day. In essense, that's what this band is - a funny hat that has got a little too giddy with excitement. Watch this video and behold as Clannad collide with the worst kind of rock:

[video BlackHigginsClan]