Galaad is a Swiss progressive rock band from Moutier, originally active in the 1990s and known for their distinctive blend of neo‑progressive rock and French‑language vocals. Formed in 1988 by a group of childhood friends, the band developed their sound organically, beginning as self‑taught musicians before shaping a personal musical identity. They released two albums on the Musea label: Premier Février in 1993 and Vae Victis in 1996. Shortly after the second release, the group disbanded and remained inactive for nearly two decades. In 2016, Galaad reunited with their original lineup, returning to the stage the following year. The reformed band once again featured Pierre‑Yves Theurillat on vocals, Gianni Giardiello on keyboards and synthesizers, Sébastien Froidevaux on guitar, Gérard Zuber on bass, and Laurent Petermann on drums. This lineup restored the characteristic sound that had defined their earlier work and marked the band’s renewed presence in the progressive rock scene. Line‑up: Pierre‑Yves Theurillat — vocals, Gianni Giardiello — keyboards, synthesizers, Sébastien Froidevaux — guitars, Gérard Zuber — bass, Laurent Petermann — drums. The band’s comeback album Frat3r has been noted for its emotional intensity and strong vocal delivery. The opening track, “La Machine,” showcases Pierre‑Yves Theurillat’s expressive performance, supported by expansive keyboard arrangements, sharp synthesizer accents, and soaring guitar lines.
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Encore!
L’épistolier (Pagney-Derrière-Barine 2018)
Fugazi (Live 1994) [Marillion cover, with P. Trewavas & I. Mosley]
La machine
Frater
Moloch
Kim
Stone
Une rose noire (Live)
Justice
Merci [puR]