Necrodeath is an Italian Cult Extreme Metal Band that was formed back in 1985 by Claudio (guitars), Peso (drums), along with Ingo (vocals) and Paolo (bass). After being influenced by bands like Slayer, Kreator, Hellhammer, VoiVod and Bathory they released a 4-track demo titled "The Shining Pentagram" which gained them an incredible following throughout the underground. Tons of tributes in majors magazines, fanzines and other underground rags followed the release of their first two legendary albums "Into the macabre" (1987) and "Fragments of insanity" (1989). For the underground followers Necrodeath are still one of the most important and outrageous powers, a distinctive influence on modern extreme acts. Bands like Cradle of Filth, Cannibal Corpse, Immortal, Brutal Truth, and At the Gates have cited Necrodeath as personal favorites in their interviews.
They came back in 2000,with their return album "Mater of all Evil". Flegias took the place of Ingo at the vocals,while John became the new bassman.The new album had a great impact on the whole Metal scene and one year later they released another creation,"Black as Pitch".Just some months of break and Necrodeath came back in the studios and in September 2003 the last album "Ton(e)s of Hate" was in the stores.
Necrodeath are also well-known for their great live-experience,in fact their shows are characterized by an impressive wall of sound.