Necrodeath

Necrodeath
Necrodeath live at Genoa (2010)
Necrodeath live at Genoa (2010)
Background information
Also known asGhostrider (1984–1986)
OriginGenoa, Italy
Genres
Years active
  • 1984–1989
  • 1998–2025
LabelScarlet Records
Websitenecrodeath.net

Necrodeath was an Italian extreme metal band from Liguria. It is one of the first Italian extreme metal bands. They are inspired by Slayer, Dark Angel, Possessed, Venom, Kreator, Celtic Frost, Bathory and Sodom. The band is know for their live performances and their "wall of sound".

History

After watching Venom live, Claudio (guitars) and Peso (drums) formed the band in 1984 as Ghostrider. Along with Ingo (vocals) and Paolo (bass), they released the Slayer, Kreator and Bathory-influenced, 4-track demo The Shining Pentagram, which gained them a following in the underground metal scene.

Metal press and fanzines praised their first two albums, Into the Macabre (1988) and Fragments of Insanity (1989). The band disbanded after the second album.

Claudio and Peso reformed the band in 1998. Singer Flegias replaced Ingo. John became the new bass player. They have released eleven more albums, described as "challenging, eclectic heavy metal".

Necrodeath released 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. He recorded the albums Draculea, Phylogenesis, Old Skull and Idiosyncrasy at his MusicArt studios.

On August 19, 2024, Necrodeath disbanded for the second time, after a new album and farewell tour in 2025. Their final album, Arimortis, was released on January 17, 2025.

Members

Final lineup

Former members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

EPs

Demos

Side-project

Video

References

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