The Scratch (band)
Irish trad/metal band
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The Scratch are an Irish band based in Dublin, whose music blends Irish traditional music and heavy metal.[1][2]
OriginDublin, Ireland
Years active2016–present
The Scratch | |
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The Scratch, live at the Gasometer, Vienna, Austria. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Label | Sony Music Entertainment |
| Members | Conor Dockery Daniel Lang Cathal McKenna Gary Regan |
| Past members | Jordan O'Leary Peter Keogh |
| Website | thescratch |
Career
The Scratch were founded in Perrystown in 2016 by three of the five members (Jordan O'Leary, Daniel Lang, Conor Dockery) of Red Enemy, a heavy metal group, joined by bass player Cathal McKenna.[3]
They released their first album Couldn't Give a Rats in 2020,[4] and their second Mind Yourself in 2023. It was nominated for the Choice Music Prize.[5]
In December 2024 Jordan O'Leary announced his departure from the band. He was replaced by Gary Regan.[6]
Members
- Conor "Dock" Dockery – guitar, backing vocals (2016–present)
- Gary "Snakeskin" Regan – guitar, backing vocals (2024–present)
- Cathal McKenna – bass, backing vocals (2022–present)
- Daniel "Lango" Lang – cajón, percussion, lead vocals (2016–present)
Former members
- Jordan O'Leary – guitar, backing vocals (2016–2024)
- Peter Keogh – bass (2016–2022)
Discography
Albums
EPs
- Old Songs (2018)
- The Whole Buzz (2019)
Other
- For the People (2025) (the band appears on two tracks on the Dropkick Murphys thirteenth album)