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

  • 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

  • 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

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)
  • Chapter X (2018)
  • March of the Obsequious (2022)

References

  1. 1 2 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. 1 2 3 "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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