Hands Of Orlac
Taking their name from an ancient horror film, Hands Of Orlac originally
hailed from Italy and released a self-titled effort in 2011.
Hands Of Orlac loosely belongs in the doom field, though it fits
more in the realm of 70's occult rock/metal, especially given the
lazy semi-tuneless vocals of one Ginerva, whose flute playing also brings
a somewhat folky occult slant.
Italy is no stranger to horror-inspired metal and for that reason this
band just sounds, well, Italian, bringing to mind (in spirit, not
as a soundalike) bands like
Death SS.
There's a really cool vibe at work here, especially for those into the
retro metal scene.
Apparently the band has relocated to Sweden, which is reflected in the
current lineup that features both Italians and Swedes.
Recent album: Hebetudo Mentis,
released on September 18, 2023.
Current Members
The Sorceress (Ginevra)
vocals/flute
Alex Moraitis
guitars
Manuele Bonanno
guitars
The Templar (Filippo)
bass
Axel Johansson
drums (Chevalier, Malokarpatan)
Former Members/Guests
The Executioner (S)
guitars
The Puritan (David Olofsson)
guitars (ex-Portrait)
The Clairvoyant (Jens Rasmussen)
drums
Discography
Hands Of Orlac
2011
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- Hands of Orlac
- Castle of Blood
- Demoniac City (Black Hole cover)
- Into the Prison of Sleep
- Vengeance from the Grave
- Lucinda
- Witches Hammer
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-
The Sorceress
-
The Executioner
-
The Puritan
-
The Templar
-
The Clairvoyant
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Figli Del Crepuscolo
2014
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- I figli del crepuscolo
- Last Fatal Drop
- Burning
- A Coin in the Heart
- Noctua
- A Ghost Story
- Mill of the Stone Women
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-
The Sorceress
-
Alex Moraitis
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The Puritan
-
The Templar
-
The Clairvoyant
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Hebetudo Mentis
2023
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- To the Night a Bride
- Three Eyes
- Il velo insanguinato
- Hebetudo Mentis
- Malenka
- Frostbite
- Ex Officio Domini (The Executioner of Rome)
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-
The Sorceress
-
Manuele Bonanno
-
The Templar
-
Axel Johansson
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