Tau Cross is a rock band founded by Rob Miller of England's Amebix.
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Relapse |
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Controversy
editTau Cross' third album, Messengers of Deception, was originally scheduled for release on August 9, 2019, via Relapse Records.[1] In July 2019, however, Relapse chose to sever its relationship with the band and cancel the album's release due to Miller's inclusion of Gerard Menuhin, a Holocaust denier, in his thanks list, submitted to the label in the late stages of production.[2] Shortly thereafter the other four members of the band issued a joint statement expressing their lack of previous knowledge about, and desire not to be associated with, Menuhin's work and Miller's interest in it.[3] Within a week Miller had "released" guitarist Andy Lefton and drummer Michel Langevin and made an ambivalent public statement about the status of the remaining members, expressing his resolve to continue the band alone if necessary.[4] Miller eventually self-released the album in December 2020, after resurfacing with a new lineup for the band.[5]
Musical style
editTau Cross' musical style is primarily described as crust punk,[6][7] punk rock[6][8] and heavy metal,[8] with many critics referring to it as a continuation of the style of Miller's previous band Amebix[6][9] The band have also been described as alternative rock, gothic rock, traditional doom metal, post-punk, progressive rock and thrash metal and industrial.[10][7][11][12] Citing influences such as Killing Joke, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Joy Division and 16th century English mysticism,[11] their music has also been compared to the work of Motörhead, Prong and New Model Army.[6][13]
Members
edit- Current
- Rob "The Baron" Miller - bass, vocals
- The Kurgan - guitars
- Talamh - drums
- Former
- Andy Lefton - guitar
- Jon Misery - guitar
- Tom Radio - bass
- James Adams - keyboards
- Michel "Away" Langevin - drums
Discography
edit- Tau Cross (2015)
- Pillar of Fire (2017)
- Messengers of Deception (2020)
References
edit- ^ "TAU CROSS Feat. VOIVOD, AMEBIX Members: 'Messengers Of Deception' Album Due In August". Blabbermouth.net. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ Blabbermouth (3 July 2019). "RELAPSE RECORDS Explains Decision To Part Ways With TAU CROSS". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Rob Miller's Tau Cross bandmates respond to controversy". brooklynvegan.com. 3 July 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ Ghost Cult Mag (7 July 2019). "Rob Miller Offers Update on Tau Cross, Dismisses Other Members". Ghost Cult Mag. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Tau Cross' profile on Metal Archives". Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d Stasis, Spyros (19 July 2017). "Tau Cross: Pillar of Fire". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ a b Thorley, Andy (11 January 2017). "Featured Band: Tau Cross". Maximum Volume Music. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ a b "TAU CROSS Feat. VOIVOD, AMEBIX Members: 'Pillar Of Fire' Album Due In July". Blabbermouth. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Franco, Nicholas (22 July 2017). "Album Review: TAU CROSS Pillar of Fire". Metal Injection. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ "Tau Cross – Pillar of Fire Review". 20 July 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Tau Cross Biography". Relapse Records. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Maarrat, Daniel. "Tau Cross - Pillar of Fire". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ "TAU CROSS DELIVER CRUST-METAL ARMAGEDDON WITH "PILLAR OF FIRE"". 21 July 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.