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Necrodeath is an Italian extreme metal band from Liguria. It is one of the first extreme metal bands originating in Italy. They take inspiration from Slayer, Dark Angel, Possessed, Venom, Kreator, Celtic Frost, Bathory and Sodom.[2] The band is also renowned for its live performances, and notably for their "wall of sound".
Necrodeath | |
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 Necrodeath live at Genoa (2010) | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Ghostrider (1984–1986) |
| Origin | Genoa, Italy |
| Genres | Black metal, thrash metal, speed metal[1] |
| Years active | 1984–1989, 1998–present |
| Labels | Scarlet Records |
| Members | Flegias Pier Gonella John Peso |
| Website | http://www.necrodeath.net/ |
History
editThe band was formed in 1984 under the name Ghostrider by Claudio (guitars) and Peso (drums) who, right after having seen Venom in concert decided that they wanted to be metal artists as well. Along with Ingo (vocals) and Paolo (bass) they released as a first recording a 4-track demo titled "The Shining Pentagram"[3] with Slayer, Kreator and Bathory influences, which gained them an important following throughout the underground metal scene.[4]
Their first two albums Into the Macabre[5] (1988) and Fragments of Insanity (1989) were acclaimed by metal press and fanzines and allowed Necrodeath to have a cult following that is still present to this day. The band disbanded soon after the recording of the second album.
Historical members Claudio and Peso reformed the band in 1998 after a long break. Ingo was replaced by Flegias on vocals, while John became the new bass player.[4] They have since released eleven albums, described as "challenging, eclectic heavy metal".[6]
Necrodeath released the album Draculea on October 22, 2007. The album is based on Vlad Tepes.
In 2008 Pier Gonella joined on guitar as an official member after touring with the band for two years.[7] He also recorded the albums Draculea, Phylogenesis, Old Skull and Idiosyncrasy at his MusicArt studios.
On August 19, 2024, Necrodeath announced that they will disband for the second time after a new album and farewell tour in 2025.[8]
Members
editCurrent members
edit- Peso - drums (1985–1990, 1998–present)
- Flegias - vocals (1998–present)
- Pier Gonella - guitars (2007–present)
- GL - bass (2008–present)
Former members
edit- Claudio - guitar (1985–1990, 1998–2003)
- Ingo - vocals, Guitar (1985–1998)
- Paolo - bass (1985–1998)
- Andy - guitar (2003–2006)
- John - bass (1998–2008)
- Maxx - guitar (2007–2009)
Timeline
editDiscography
editStudio albums
edit- Into the Macabre (1987)
- Fragments of Insanity (1989)
- Mater of All Evil (1999)
- Black as Pitch (2001)
- Ton(e)s of Hate (2003)
- 100% Hell (2006)
- Draculea (2007)
- Phylogenesis (2009)
- Old Skull (2010)
- The Age of Fear (2011)
- The 7 Deadly Sins (2014)
- The Age of Dead Christ (2018)
- Defragments of Insanity (2019; re-recorded version of Fragments of Insanity)[9]
- Singin' in the Pain (2022)
Compilation albums
edit- 20 Years of Noise 1985–2005 (2005)[10]
EPs
edit- Headhunting (2015)
- Neraka (2019)
- Transformer Treatment (2022)[11]
Demos
edit- Rehearsal '84 (1984, as Ghostrider)
- The Exorcist (1984, as Ghostrider)
- Mayhemic Destruction (1985, as Ghostrider)
- The Shining Pentagram (1986)
Side-project
edit- Mondocane: Project One (with Schizo) (1990)
Video
edit- From Hate To Scorn Home Video (2001)
- Hellive (2013)
References
edit- ^ Necrodeath biography. AllMusic. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ Necrodeath Biography from the official site
- ^ "The shining Pentagram". metal-archives.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ a b Rivadavia, Eduardo "Necrodeath Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2010-04-04
- ^ "Into the Macabre". metal-archives.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo "Ton(e)s of Hate Review" Allmusic, retrieved 2010-04-04
- ^ Harris, Chris (2008) "Metal File", MTV, September 12, 2008, retrieved 2010-04-04
- ^ "NECRODEATH Announce Breakup, Final Album, And Farewell Tour". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. August 19, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "NECRODEATH – Defragments Of Insanity Out In April". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. February 4, 2019. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ "20 Years of Noise 1985–2005". Apple Music. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Necrodeath release Transformer Treatment". newnoisemagazine.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.