Eldritch (band)
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Eldritch is a progressive/power metal band formed in 1991 in Italy
.
Their history begins when Eugene Simone, Adriano Dal Canto, and Terence Holler formed a band with the intent of putting out some demos. Right after the lineup was complete and the demos started to spread over the scene, the interest towards the band began to grow until Limp Schoor, in 1993 accepted to be their manager.
In 1995 the band put out the debut album Seeds of Rage
for Inside Out Music label.
The album had good success, winning an award as Album of the Month on the German magazine Heavy, oder was!?. Two years later, in 1997, the band proceeded to follow the same flow in terms of musical ideals, to the point where they published Headquake
, having success again, and at the time the Organization of the Gods of Metal Festival was convinced to include them in the bill. By the end of the same year another important step took place, and it was a promotional tour in support of Angra
, by which Eldritch achieved European consense.
1998 was the year of a change in style. With the publishing of El Nino the band followed influences such as Metallica
, Coroner
, and Annihilator
. The crowd and the media appreciated very much their change as their albums selling grew and a successful tour with Threshold
and Pain Of Salvation
came. 1998 is even the year of a lineup change.
With the new lineup the band had to face many difficulties, and within 3 years, in 2001 they published Reverse, an album which marked a new turn to the band's style and composition ideas. they approached more complex riffs, with the influence of bands such as Machine Head
and Pantera
. That year they participated again to the Gods Of Metal Festival.
The following album was published 3 years after. After changing lineup again, they changed label too this time, signing with Limb Music Products, and Portrait of the Abyss Within
was put out in 2004.
In 2006 Eldritch had a new turn. With the publishing of Neighbourhell
the band defined their own distinctive style which was very much appreciated by the specialized media. During that year the band participated to different festivals all over the world like Chicago Powerfest
as headliners, to the Evolution festival and many other Italian festivals as headliners.
After putting out the album Blackenday
, the Leghorn band intent was to work on another album, which, as they declare, it will be even more complex and technically challenging than their previous albums.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
.
Their history begins when Eugene Simone, Adriano Dal Canto, and Terence Holler formed a band with the intent of putting out some demos. Right after the lineup was complete and the demos started to spread over the scene, the interest towards the band began to grow until Limp Schoor, in 1993 accepted to be their manager.
In 1995 the band put out the debut album Seeds of Rage
Seeds of Rage
Seeds of Rage is the first work of Eldritch, released in 1995. This work is dedicated to the memory of Fabio and Roberto Cappanera.-Track listing:#"Incurably Ill" - 6:45#"Under This Ground" - 5:00#"Chains" - 5:14#"Cage of Sins" - 4:55#"Colors" - 6:21...
for Inside Out Music label.
The album had good success, winning an award as Album of the Month on the German magazine Heavy, oder was!?. Two years later, in 1997, the band proceeded to follow the same flow in terms of musical ideals, to the point where they published Headquake
Headquake
Headquake is the second album of Eldritch, released in 1997. Headquake is dedicated to the memory of Luigi Tarantola .-Track listing:#Ghoulish Gift" - 6:51#The Last Embrace" - 6:41#Lord of an Empty Place" - 5:28#Sometimes in Winter" - 6:18...
, having success again, and at the time the Organization of the Gods of Metal Festival was convinced to include them in the bill. By the end of the same year another important step took place, and it was a promotional tour in support of Angra
Angra (band)
Angra is a Brazilian metal band from São Paulo, Brazil known for its symphonic interludes, highly technical instrumental playing and Brazilian regional elements.- Biography :...
, by which Eldritch achieved European consense.
1998 was the year of a change in style. With the publishing of El Nino the band followed influences such as Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
, Coroner
Coroner (band)
Coroner is a Swiss thrash metal/progressive metal band from Zurich. They garnered relatively little attention outside of Europe. Formed in 1983, the band broke up in 1996, but decided to reform 14 years later. The band will perform at multiple live venues and festivals around the world in 2011,...
, and Annihilator
Annihilator
Annihilator may refer to:* Annihilator , a mathematical concept* The annihilator of a vector subspace* Annihilator method, a type of differential operator, used in a particular method for solving differential equations...
. The crowd and the media appreciated very much their change as their albums selling grew and a successful tour with Threshold
Threshold (band)
Threshold is a progressive metal band, formed in Surrey, UK in the late 1980s.-History:Threshold began their career in 1988, initially playing covers of metal groups like Ratt and Testament. As they continued playing together, they began to write their own songs, and eventually stopped playing...
and Pain Of Salvation
Pain of Salvation
Pain of Salvation is a Swedish progressive rock band featuring Daniel Gildenlöw, who is the lyricist, chief composer, guitarist, and lead vocalist. Their sound is characterised by powerful, accentuated guitar work, broad vocal range, abrupt switching between heavy and calm passages, intense...
came. 1998 is even the year of a lineup change.
With the new lineup the band had to face many difficulties, and within 3 years, in 2001 they published Reverse, an album which marked a new turn to the band's style and composition ideas. they approached more complex riffs, with the influence of bands such as Machine Head
Machine Head (band)
Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California. Formed on October 12, 1991, the group was founded by Robb Flynn and Adam Duce. There have been 4 member changes since their inception. The current lineup of the band comprises Flynn , Duce , ex-Vio-Lence guitarist Phil Demmel ,...
and Pantera
Pantera
Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. Formed by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell in 1981, bassist Rex Brown would join in late 1981 with vocalist Terry Glaze. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera had Terry replaced in 1987 with Phil Anselmo as...
. That year they participated again to the Gods Of Metal Festival.
The following album was published 3 years after. After changing lineup again, they changed label too this time, signing with Limb Music Products, and Portrait of the Abyss Within
Portrait of the Abyss Within
Portrait of the Abyss Within is the fifth album by Eldritch, released in 2004. It is the first album without keyboards, except for the bonus track "Quiet Hope".-Track listing:#"Muddy Cleopatra" —1:17#"Forbidden" — 6:43#"The World Apart — 4:15...
was put out in 2004.
In 2006 Eldritch had a new turn. With the publishing of Neighbourhell
Neighbourhell
-References:*[ Neighbourhell overview] at Allmusic...
the band defined their own distinctive style which was very much appreciated by the specialized media. During that year the band participated to different festivals all over the world like Chicago Powerfest
Chicago Powerfest
Chicago Powerfest is a heavy metal festival held annually in Illinois since 2000. The 2008 edition took place on May 1-3 at The Pearl Room in Mokena.-May 7 :*Korpiklaani*Eluveitie*Moonsorrow*Primordial*Blackguard*Swashbuckle...
as headliners, to the Evolution festival and many other Italian festivals as headliners.
After putting out the album Blackenday
Blackenday
Blackenday is the seventh album by Italian progressive metal band Eldritch, released in 2007 and attended by guests as Ray Alder and Nicolas Van Dyk.-Track listing:#"Silent Flame" — 4:47#"The Deep Sleep" — 3:23#"The Blackened Day" — 4:47...
, the Leghorn band intent was to work on another album, which, as they declare, it will be even more complex and technically challenging than their previous albums.
Members
- Terence Holler- Vocals
- Eugene Simone - Guitar
- Rudj Ginanneschi - Guitar
- John Crystal - Bass
- Gabriele Caselli - Keyboards
- Raffahell Dridge - Drums
Studio albums
- 1995 - Seeds of RageSeeds of RageSeeds of Rage is the first work of Eldritch, released in 1995. This work is dedicated to the memory of Fabio and Roberto Cappanera.-Track listing:#"Incurably Ill" - 6:45#"Under This Ground" - 5:00#"Chains" - 5:14#"Cage of Sins" - 4:55#"Colors" - 6:21...
- 1997 - HeadquakeHeadquakeHeadquake is the second album of Eldritch, released in 1997. Headquake is dedicated to the memory of Luigi Tarantola .-Track listing:#Ghoulish Gift" - 6:51#The Last Embrace" - 6:41#Lord of an Empty Place" - 5:28#Sometimes in Winter" - 6:18...
- 1998 - El Niño
- 2001 - ReverseReverse (Eldritch album)Reverse is the fourth album of the progressive metal band Eldritch, containing a cover of "My Sharona".-Track listing:#"E-Nest"#"Reverse"#"Slavery On Line"#"Leftovers and Crumb"#"Bittersweet Penny"#"Bio-Trinity"#"Suffering Degree"#"My Sharona"...
- 2003 - Portrait of the Abyss WithinPortrait of the Abyss WithinPortrait of the Abyss Within is the fifth album by Eldritch, released in 2004. It is the first album without keyboards, except for the bonus track "Quiet Hope".-Track listing:#"Muddy Cleopatra" —1:17#"Forbidden" — 6:43#"The World Apart — 4:15...
- 2005 - NeighbourhellNeighbourhell-References:*[ Neighbourhell overview] at Allmusic...
- 2007 - BlackendayBlackendayBlackenday is the seventh album by Italian progressive metal band Eldritch, released in 2007 and attended by guests as Ray Alder and Nicolas Van Dyk.-Track listing:#"Silent Flame" — 4:47#"The Deep Sleep" — 3:23#"The Blackened Day" — 4:47...
- 2011 - Gaia's Legacy
Music videos
- "Reverse" - 2001
- "My Sharona" (cover) -2001
- "Save Me" - 2006
- "The Blackened Day" -2007
- "Everything's Burning" -2011