Tad Morose
Tad Morose | |
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![]() Tad Morose at Dirty Harry, Gävle, Sweden, November 2012 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Sweden |
Genres | Power metal; Progressive metal[1] |
Years active | 1991–present |
Labels | Century Media |
Members | Christer Andersson Ronny Hemlin Kenneth Jonsson Peter Morén |
Past members | Markus Albertson Daniel Olsson Urban Breed Fredrik 'Frippe' Eriksson Kristian 'Krille' Andrén Per-Ola 'Rossi' Olsson Dan-Erik 'Danne' Eriksson Anders 'Wispen' Westlund Anders Modd Joe Comeau Tommi Karppanen |
Tad Morose is a Swedish heavy metal band. Formed in Bollnäs, Sweden in 1991, they are led by guitarist Christer 'Krunt' Andersson. Their 1993 debut album was Leaving the Past Behind; subsequent releases include Sender of Thoughts (1994), Modus Vivendi (2003) and Chapter X (2018). Their style has been described as "a power/classic heavy metal hybrid with slight progressive tendencies."[2]
History
Tad Morose's original line-up was Christer Andersson, Per-Ola Olsson and Dan-Erik Eriksson.[1] Their full-length debut was Leaving the Past Behind, a minor hit that established the band within the continental European heavy metal community. In the subsequent decade the band released a total of seven albums, culminating with Modus Vivendi in 2003.[3]
Following the release of Modus Vivendi the band's membership underwent a number of changes. Singer Urban breed left for Bloodbound in late 2005. Breed was replaced by Joe Comeau in March 2006; Comeau left the band in 2008. As of 2018[update] the lead vocalist is Ronny Hemlin, formerly of Steel Attack.[4] Daniel Olsson left the band in 2007, and was replaced by Markus Albertson, on guitar. Bassist Anders Modd's departure was announced in July 2008; he was replaced by Tommi Karppanen.[5]
After a hiatus of about ten years, the band released Revenant in 2013 and St. Demonius in 2015. Front-man Hemlin described the style of St. Demonius as "melodic heavy metal with a touch of symphonic prog".[3] Their most recent album, Chapter X, was released in June 2018.[6]
Band members
Current band members
- Christer Andersson - Guitar, keyboard, arrangement (1991–present)
- Ronny Hemlin - vocals, vocoder (2008–present)
- Kenneth Jonsson - Electric guitar|guitar (2012–present)
- Peter Morén - drums (1994–present)
Former band members
- Tommi Karppanen - Bass guitar (2008–2018)
- Markus Albertson - guitar (2008-2011)
- Joe Comeau - vocals (2005–2008)
- Anders Modd - bass (1995–2008)
- Daniel Olsson - guitar, Bass, Keyboards (1998–2007)
- Urban Breed - vocals (1996–2005)
- Fredrik 'Frippe' Eriksson - keyboards (1993–1998)
- Kristian 'Krille' Andrén - vocals (1993–1995)
- Per-Ola 'Rossi' Olsson - bass (1991–1995)
- Dan-Erik 'Danne' Eriksson - drums (1991–1994)
- Anders 'Wispen' Westlund - vocals (1991–1992)
Timeline
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/timeline/tt6lgtm8167ma6mypdlod8z3tzpqmin.png)
Discography
- Leaving the Past Behind (1993)
- Sender of Thoughts (1995)
- Paradigma (EP) (1996)
- A Mended Rhyme (1997)
- Reflections (2000, compilation album)
- Undead (2000)
- Matters of the Dark (2002)
- Modus Vivendi (2003)
- Revenant (2013)
- St. Demonius (2015)[7]
- Chapter X (2018)
References
- ^ a b Prog Archives review
- ^ Mihalovich, George. "TAD MOROSE Chapter X". knac.com. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ a b Claire, Colette (30 July 2015). "TAD MOROSE - Back in Action - Screamer Magazine". Screamer Magazine. Screamer magazine. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ TM-forum
- ^ Tad Morose official Web site Archived 2012-07-16 at archive.today accessed July 21, 2008
- ^ "TAD MOROSE To Release 'Chapter X' Album In June". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ http://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Tad_Morose/St._Demonius/508020