Grab - Kremess - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

GRÀB offer both, continuity and change, on their sophomore full-length InchKremessInch. The Bavarian black metal project founded by vocalist Grant continues to revolve lyrically around tales and traditions narrated in the local dialect of Germany's southernmost Alpine state Bavaria. InchKremessInch means 'funeral feast' in that language and death plays a leading role on this album. Musically, GRÀB still feature a prominent traditional instrument of their region, the hammered dulcimer. This gets combined with particularly Norwegian strands of black metal such as early GEHENNA, ULVER, and DARKTHRONE as well as taking inspiration from German pioneers of the genre namely NAGELFAR and LUNAR AURORA. Adding to the local sonic colours are many fresh ideas and sounds that came with English guitarist Gnast, who has replaced previous main songwriter Grain in the meantime. A host of guest musicians including members of EMPYRIUM, TRIPTYKON, and DARK FORTRESS among others has further enhanced the musical spectrum. GRÀB, meaning Inchold and greyInch in the local dialect, were conceived by former DARK FORTRESS frontman Grant who wanted to bring a particularly Bavarian expression to black metal. The earlier collaboration between Grant and guitarist Grain resulted in the of the debut full-length InchZeitlangInch in 2021, which channelled the black metal spirit of the early 90s much to the delight of both critics and fans. With InchKremessInch, GRÀB are infusing Bavarian black metal with new power that is bound to expand their growing empire far beyond the borders of their homeland. Album Tracks 1. Waidler 2. Kremess 3. Kerkermoasta 4. Im Hexnhoiz (A Weihraz-Gschicht, Kapitel Oans) 5. Vom Grab Im Moos (A Weihraz-Gschicht, Kapitel Zwoa) 6. Deifeszeig 7. Waldeinsamkeit 8. Da Letzte Winter 1. Waidler (Gschmeidig) 2. Schaug' de Himmesdechta 3. Leere

Zeitlang is the harsh debut full-length of Bavarian black metal act GRÀB featuring founding vocalist Grant. The former DARK FORTRESS frontman has written the entire concept album in a local dialect of Germany's southernmost Alpine state. GRÀB, which means “old and grey”, are lyrically telling the story of an old man, who has chosen to withdraw from society into an isolated cottage deep in the mountains, where he reflects on his life while his death edges ever closer. The story on InchZeitlangInch (InchYearningInch) begins in his early childhood with the song 'Nachtkrapp' (InchNight RavenInch) and continues all the way to his end, which is illuminated by the track 'A Gråbliacht' (InchA Grave LanternInch). Musically, GRÀB are picking up the Norwegian strands of early GEHENNA, ULVER, and DARKTHRONE as well as being inspired by German NAGELFAR and LUNAR AURORA. Yet true to their topic, the Bavarians include traditional local elements, which is instrumentally expressed by the use of hammered dulcimer, zither and alphorn. Vocalist and Bavarian poet Grant views InchZeitlangInch as his personal musical legacy. Join the singer and GRÀB on their equally intimate and forceful quest into the dark and stark places of the human mind and Alpine nature where there are no safe spaces. Tracklist 1. Sched oreidig 2. Nachtkrapp 3. Zeitlang 4. Weizvåda 5. Nordwand 6. A Dåg i'm Herbst 7. Auf da Roas 8. S' letzte G'leit 9. A Gråbliacht Album Tracks 1. Sched Oreidig 2. Nachtkrapp 3. Zeitlang 4. Weizvada 5. Nordwand 6. A Dag Im Herbst 7. Auf Da Roas 8. S' Letzte G'leit 9. A Grabliacht

Album Tracks 1. Hopesmoker - Celestial Apex 2. Schattengeister 3. Withered Hands 4. Splitter 5. Enlightenment's Grieving 6. Once - Into the Endless Void 7. Phrenesis