Tad Morose is a Swedish power metal band. Formed in Bollnäs in 1991, they are led by guitarist Christer "Krunt" Andersson. Their style has been described as "a power/classic heavy metal hybrid with slight progressive tendencies".[2]
Tad Morose | |
|---|---|
 Singer Ronny Hemlin, 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Genres | Power metal, heavy metal[1] |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Century Media |
| Members | Christer Andersson Ronny Hemlin Johan Löfgren Peter Morén Andreas Silén |
| Past members | Markus Albertson Daniel Olsson Urban Breed Fredrik Eriksson Kristian Andrén Per-Ola Olsson Dan-Erik Eriksson Anders Westlund Anders Modd Joe Comeau Tommi Karppanen Kenneth Jonsson Anton Pärlenskog |
History
editTad Morose's original lineup consisted of Christer Andersson, Per-Ola Olsson, and Dan-Erik Eriksson.[3] Their full-length debut was Leaving the Past Behind, released in 1993.[4] In the subsequent decade the band went through numerous lineup changes, with Andersson as the only consistent member, and released a total of seven albums. A relative success came to the band with the arrival of lead singer Urban Breed, who appears on four albums, including highlights Undead (2000) and Matters of the Dark (2002).[1] The band released Modus Vivendi in 2004, signaling a shift away from symphonic and progressive metal toward a more traditional metal sound.[5] In late 2004 Urban Breed departed. The band toured for several years after the release of Modus Vivendi, with several more lineup changes including a stint by singer Joe Comeau, but they were unable to return to the recording studio.[6]
Tad Morose reformed in 2013 with a new lineup featuring singer Ronny Hemlin, formerly of Steel Attack.[7][6] The reformed band released the albums Revenant in 2013[6] and St. Demonius in 2015, which renewed the band's European power metal sound.[8] Tad Morose then signed with GMR Music.[9] Their ninth album, Chapter X, was released in June 2018.[10] Their tenth album, March of the Obsequious, was released on August 26, 2022.[11]
Band members
editCurrent
edit- Christer Andersson – guitar, keyboards, arrangements (1991–present)
- Ronny Hemlin – vocals, vocoder (2008–present)
- Tommi Karppanen – bass (2008–2018, 2022–present)
- Markus Albertson – guitar (2008–2011, 2022–present)
- Peter Morén – drums (1994–present)
Former
edit- Anton Pärlenskog – guitar (2019–2020)
- Kenneth Jonsson – guitar (2012–2019)
- 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 (1993–1996)
- Per-Ola 'Rossi' Olsson – bass (1991–1995)
- Dan-Erik 'Danne' Eriksson – drums (1991–1994)
- Anders 'Wispen' Westlund – vocals (1991–1992)
- Andreas Silén – guitar (2020–2022)
- Johan Lofgren – bass (2018–2022)
Timeline
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Discography
edit- 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)
- Chapter X (2018)
- March of the Obsequious (2022)
References
edit- ^ a b Prato, Greg. "Tad Morose: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ Mihalovich, George. "TAD MOROSE Chapter X". knac.com. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ "TAD MOROSE". Progarchives.com. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- ^ "TadMorose: Leaving the Past Behind". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Modus Vivendi: Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ a b c "Leaving the Past Behind: An Interview with Tad Morose". Metal Blast. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ Claire, Collette (30 July 2015). "Tad Morose – Back in Action". Screaming Magazine. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ Stein, Lior (22 July 2015). "Tad Morose – St. Demonius". Metal Temple. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ "Swedish Metal Veterans TAD MOROSE Sign With GMR Music". Brave Words. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ "TAD MOROSE To Release 'Chapter X' Album In June". Blabbermouth.net. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ "TAD MOROSE Announce New Album, March Of The Obsequious". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
