Necrodeath

{{Short description|Italian extreme metal band}} {{Use mdy dates |date=October 2024}} {{+r|date=February 2019}} {{Infobox musical artist  | name = Necrodeath | image = Necrodeath 6.JPG | caption = Necrodeath live at Genoa (2010) | landscape = yes | image_size = | background = group_or_band | alias = Ghostrider (1984–1986) | origin = Genoa, Italy | genre = {{hlist|Black metal|thrash metal|speed metal<ref>[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/necrodeath-mn0000382936/biography Necrodeath biography]. ''AllMusic''. Retrieved 10 August 2018.</ref>}} | years_active = {{hlist|1984–1989|1998–2025}} | label = Scarlet Records | website = {{URL|necrodeath.net}} | current_members = | past_members = }}

'''Necrodeath''' was 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.<ref name = necrodeath>[http://www.necrodeath.net/2006/bio.html Necrodeath Biography from the official site]</ref> The band is also renowned for its live performances, and notably for their "wall of sound".

==History== The 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" with Slayer, Kreator and Bathory influences, which gained them an important following throughout the underground metal scene.<ref name="Rivadavia">Rivadavia, Eduardo "[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p442718|pure_url=yes}} Necrodeath Biography]", Allmusic, retrieved 2010-04-04</ref>

Their first two albums ''Into the Macabre'' (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.<ref name="Rivadavia" /> They have since released eleven albums, described as "challenging, eclectic heavy metal".<ref name="Rivadavia2">Rivadavia, Eduardo "[{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r674074|pure_url=yes}} ''Ton(e)s of Hate'' Review]" Allmusic, retrieved 2010-04-04</ref>

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.<ref name="Harris">Harris, Chris (2008) "[https://archive.today/20130129233859/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1594653/20080911/story.jhtml Metal File]", MTV, September 12, 2008, retrieved 2010-04-04</ref> 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.<ref name="Necrodeath">{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/necrodeath-announce-breakup-final-album-and-farewell-tour|title=NECRODEATH Announce Breakup, Final Album, And Farewell Tour|magazine=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|access-date=August 19, 2024|date=August 19, 2024}}</ref> Their final album, ''Arimortis'', was released on January 17, 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://terrarelicta.com/publications/news/necrodeath-announces-final-album-and-presents-its-first-single-video|title=NECRODEATH - Announces Final Album And Presents Its First Single/Video|magazine=Terra Relicta|access-date=January 23, 2025|date=November 9, 2024}}</ref>

==Members== ===Final lineup=== * Peso – drums (1985–1990, 1998–2025) * Flegias – vocals (1998–2025) * Pier Gonella – guitars (2007–2025) * GL – bass (2008–2025)

===Former members=== * Claudio – guitars (1985–1990, 1998–2003) * Ingo – guitars, vocals (1985–1998) * Paolo – bass (1985–1998) * Andy – guitars (2003–2006) * John – bass (1998–2008) * Maxx – guitars (2007–2009)

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==Discography== ===Studio albums=== * ''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'')<ref>{{cite web|title=NECRODEATH – Defragments Of Insanity Out In April|url=http://bravewords.com/news/necrodeath-defragments-of-insanity-out-in-april|publisher=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|access-date=February 28, 2019|date=February 4, 2019}}</ref> * ''Singin' in the Pain'' (2022) * ''Arimortis'' (2025)

=== Compilation albums ===

* ''20 Years of Noise 1985–2005''{{nbsp}}(2005)<ref>{{cite web |title=''20 Years of Noise 1985–2005'' |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/20-years-of-noise-1985-2005/492929573 |publisher=Apple Music |access-date=2024-10-14}}</ref>

===EPs=== * ''Headhunting'' (2015) * ''Neraka'' (2019) * ''Transformer Treatment'' (2022)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/news-necrodeath-release-single-transformer-treatment/|title=Necrodeath release Transformer Treatment|access-date=2023-07-01 |work=newnoisemagazine.com}}</ref>

===Demos=== * ''Rehearsal '84'' (1984, as '''Ghostrider''') * ''The Exorcist'' (1984, as '''Ghostrider''') * ''Mayhemic Destruction'' (1985, as '''Ghostrider''') * ''The Shining Pentagram'' (1986)

===Side-project=== * ''Mondocane: Project One'' (with Schizo) (1990)

===Video=== * ''From Hate To Scorn Home Video'' (2001) * ''Hellive'' (2013)

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * [http://www.necrodeath.net/ Official site] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303200928/http://www.musicmight.com/artist/italy/genova/necrodeath Necrodeath] at MusicMight * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090805044953/http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/necrodeath.htm Interview from ''Voices from the Darkside'']

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