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  • Alternative / Post punk / New Wave
  • Udine, Udine, IT

Moth's Tales

Biography
Established in Udine (2002), Moth's Tales is an Italian alternative rock band formed by vocalist and guitarist Michele Rossi, bassist Roberto Battilana and drummer Miguel Gazziero.

The style of Moth’s Tales has been frequently refered to Post-punk and New Wave artists like The Cure, Joy Division, The Sound, Sad Lovers and Giants, The Chameleons UK.

The first "Decadent Truth" (2003) included Sadness, based on a medieval theme familiar for the song Saltarello by Dead Can Dance, and was showcased with a multimedia concert conceived together with Giuseppe Zigaina.

After have recorded a soundtrack for a short film about environmental protection (2004) and the album "Obstinè" (2006), three songs were released in a compilation including works by Fields of the Nephilim projects, supporting them on tour as well.

The next album "Unknown Portrait" (2008) gathered enthusiastic reviews in the alternative press, followed by the anthological session Three (2009), freely downloadable on Last.fm.

The new album Burying Ophelia will be released within september featuring Tony Longheu as added guitarist and the title-track as promotional single.
Members
Michele Rossi: guitar, vocals
Roberto Battilana: bass
Miguel Gazziero: drums
Press words

"Stirring stuff, stirred slowly."
Mick Mercer


"Una sensibilità avvincente, un romanticismo sinuoso..."
Rumore Magazine


"Fra le realtà d'area post-punk più ispirate in quanto a pathos estetico/musicale"
Rockerilla


"Un susseguirsi di emozioni cangianti e di felici intuizioni..."
Rock Impressions

Music To Die For
by Mick Mercer

Moth's Tales are featured in the new book by Mick Mercer entitled "Music To Die For": the most in-depth Noir music resource ever printed. A must for all Goth and Post-Punk enthusiasts.

Buy on Cherry Red Books

Discography

Three (2009)

Unknown Portrait (2008)

Obstiné (2006)

Decadent Truth (2003)

How to buy Moth's Tales releases: an on-line shop will be soon launched, meanwhile kindly forward your request to shop@mothstales.com.
€10,00 each release. "Decadent Truth" is sold out and out of print.


Free MP3s on Last.fm

Booking & Contact
Contact: info@mothstales.com
Booking: booking@mothstales.com

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Shows & Events

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The Music


New album Burying Ophelia
Out on 13.09.2010
Physical and digital release. Pre-order here.

New single Burying Ophelia
B-sides: Nursery Rhyme / Le Corbillard
Soon on digital release

Videos

Still

05:14 | 74 plays | Nov 24 2008