Helvetios

Helvetios refers to the album released in 2012 by the Swiss folk metal band Eluveitie. It is a concept album centered on the Gallic Wars, specifically Julius Caesar's campaign against the Helvetii tribe in 58 BC. The album features a blend of melodic death metal with traditional Celtic folk instruments and melodies. The lyrics are primarily in English, but include significant passages in reconstructed Gaulish, an ancient Celtic language. The album's title is the Latin name for the Helvetii. "Helvetios" received generally positive reviews for its historical accuracy, musical complexity, and integration of ancient languages and instruments. The album explores themes of war, tribal identity, and the clash of cultures.