NECRODEATH | Time To Kill Records
Country: Italy
Genre: Death / Thrash Metal
Line up:
Flegias – Voice
Peso – Drums
Pier – Guitar
GL – Bass
Bio:
Necrodeath were formed in Genova on February 5, 1984, originally under the name Ghostrider, by drummer Peso and guitarist Claudio. Inspired by attending the Italian leg of the Venom tour, they soon became one of the pioneers of the Italian extreme metal scene. With their early pseudonymous lineup (Ingo Veleno, Mark Peso, Fuckin’ Clod, and Peter Volcano) they recorded the demo Mayhemic Destruction. In 1985, the band adopted the definitive name Necrodeath, releasing the legendary demo The Shining Pentagram.
After nearly a decade of silence, Necrodeath reformed in 1998. Founders Peso and Claudio brought in Flegias (Opera IX) on vocals and John on bass, releasing Mater of All Evil (1999), followed by Black as Pitch (2001) and Ton(e)s of Hate(2003). In 2006, guitarist Andy joined for the album 100% Hell, featuring guest vocals by Cronos (Venom). In 2007, Necrodeath released Draculea, a concept album dedicated to Vlad Ţepeş, featuring guitarist Pier Gonella (Labyrinth, Mastercastle).
By 2008, Pier became a permanent member, while bassist GL joined the fold. Necrodeath continued releasing acclaimed records: Phylogenesis (2009, Scarlet Records), Old Skull (2010, a covers album celebrating 25 years), Idiosyncrasy (2011, a 40-minute concept track), and the live DVD Hellive (2013). Their 30th anniversary was marked with The 7 Deadly Sins(2014), a concept album on the seven deadly sins.
The band kept evolving: in 2015 they released the single Headhunting, with guests Mantas and Demolition Man(Venom). In 2018, The Age of Dead Christ returned to old school roots, followed by a remake of their second album as Defragments of Insanity (2019).
In 2020, Necrodeath unveiled the EP Neraka (meaning “Inferno” in Indonesian), though pandemic restrictions limited live activity. During this period, they collaborated with writer Massimo Villa, resulting in the 2021 biography Necrodeath – The Shining Book (Arcana Editions), warmly received by critics and fans alike.
Discography:
Singin' In The Pain - 2022 BUY NOW!
Transformer Treatment / Come to the Sabbath (7"lp) - 2022 BUY NOW!
Neraka – 2020
Defragments of Insanity – 2019
The Age of Dead Christ – 2018
Cult of Necrodeath (Tribute CD from Various Artists) – 2017
Mondoscuro (Split EP with Cadaveria) – 2016
Headhunting (7″ Vinyl EP Limited 500 copies) – 2015
The 7 deadly sins – 2014
Wrath (7″ Vinyl Single limited edition) – 2014
Hellive (DVD) – 2013
Idiosyncrasy – 2011
The Age of Fear (Anthology) – 2011
Old Skull – 2010
Phylogenesis – 2009
Draculea – 2007
100% Hell – 2006
20 Years Of Noise (Anthology) – 2005
Ton(e)s Of Hate – 2003
Black As Pitch – 2001
From Hate To Scorn (Home Video) – 2001
Mater Of All Evil – 1999
Mondocane: Project One (Necrodeath & Schizo split album) – 1990
Fragments Of Insanity – 1989
Into The Macabre – 1987
The Shining Pentagram (Demo) – 1985
Ghostrider “Mayhemic Destruction” (Demo) – 1984