While I'm a huge fan of their music, it's not the only reason they are one of my favorite bands. They are unbelievably fun, creative and exciting. There simply is no competition for Alestorm when it comes to pirate metal. They are, without a doubt, one of the most energetic and anthemic metal bands of all time. However, their pirate metal is some of the best you'll find. Legendary power metal band Running Wild haven't completely stuck to the pirate metal style throughout their discography. Lagerstein is an undeniably fun band and I look forward to checking out their new album. It's essentially what would happen if Jack Sparrow formed a metal band. This folk/power metal group takes the silliness and party-hard vibe of pirate lifestyle to an extreme degree.