I don't know what people's music preference is, but there's been a bit of a surge of celtic music sprinkled into other forms lately. For instance, Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys are pretty much classified as punk, but with so much celtic influence and instrumentation that they've carved a niche called "celtic punk". Click here for the video of Dropkick Murphys song called Going Out in Style.
Punk music probably has the best sound to put to celtic music, but heavy metal hasn't been lacking for it either. There's a group called Eluveitie that has put out a couple albums. Click here for their video for Thousandfold.
The symphony orchestra playing with Metallica seemed to tone down the "heavy metal" sound of Metallica, yet it still sounded fantastic. In contrast, I think the celtic music with punk and metal actually enhances the sound of the music, making it richer, instead of softening it.
Hey! I think adding a modern twist to classic/folk music styles is a good way to keep them fresh. This is not Celtic, but I own two albums by Nordman, here's a link to the song "Wanderer" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhv_UB-8Lw4
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The wanderer has nowhere to go
Once he's reached the end
The moon colors all shadows blue
He's left out there alone
Far away from a lonely farm
The warmth shines into the night
Waking the hunger in his frozen body
Which has lived on air and water
(Chorus)
It hurts but keep going
You can always turn back
It hurts but keep going
You are and you came as a wanderer
I went to the Scandinavian Midsommar festival in Kenmore last year and was surprised to recognize some of the songs, though sang more traditionally.
Sorry for not following your blog. Now that I've started my own, your blog posts are front and center on my home page. :)