Adramelch

Musical Group

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The Profile

Adramelch are a Milan-based Italian metal band formed in 1986. They released the vinyl Irae Melanox in 1988 (later reissued on CD) and a comeback full-length Broken History in 2005. Reviews highlight Vittorio Ballerio (vocals) and Gianluca Corona (guitar/composer) and describe the band's sound as epic, progressive and at times doom-tinged.

Formed in Milan in 1986; debut demo 1987; debut vinyl Irae Melanox originally issued in 1988 and later reissued on CD; notable members mentioned in reviews include Vittorio Ballerio (vocals) and Gianluca Corona (guitar/composer). The band has a cult following abroad (noted markets include Germany and Greece).

DeBaser hosts two longform, highly positive reviews of Milanese epic/heavy metal band Adramelch. Irae Melanox (originally 1988 vinyl) is praised as a cult classic; Broken History (2005) is seen as a faithful, mature return. Reviewers highlight epic, progressive and doom influences, distinctive vocals by Vittorio Ballerio and guitar/composition by Gianluca Corona.

Notable Quotes

❝ The album in question that I am about to review is, in my opinion, one of the best Heavy Metal records ever released in Italy.

❝ Sometimes they return, and in the case of this review, it can only be a good thing... who are we talking about? About a group unknown, perhaps, to many, but that has contributed a lot to Italian metal: Adramelch.