Tad Morose

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]

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

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. 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. "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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