Tad Morose
Singer Ronny Hemlin, 2012
Singer Ronny Hemlin, 2012
Background information
OriginSweden
GenresPower metal, heavy metal[1]
Years active1991–present
LabelsCentury Media
MembersChrister Andersson
Ronny Hemlin
Johan Löfgren
Peter Morén
Andreas Silén
Past membersMarkus 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

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]

History

Tad 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

Current

Former

Timeline

Discography

References

  1. ^ a b Prato, Greg. "Tad Morose: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  2. ^ Mihalovich, George. "TAD MOROSE Chapter X". knac.com. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  3. ^ "TAD MOROSE". Progarchives.com. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  4. ^ "TadMorose: Leaving the Past Behind". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  5. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Modus Vivendi: Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  6. ^ a b c "Leaving the Past Behind: An Interview with Tad Morose". Metal Blast. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  7. ^ Claire, Collette (30 July 2015). "Tad Morose – Back in Action". Screaming Magazine. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  8. ^ Stein, Lior (22 July 2015). "Tad Morose – St. Demonius". Metal Temple. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  9. ^ "Swedish Metal Veterans TAD MOROSE Sign With GMR Music". Brave Words. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  10. ^ "TAD MOROSE To Release 'Chapter X' Album In June". Blabbermouth.net. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  11. ^ "TAD MOROSE Announce New Album, March Of The Obsequious". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.

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