In Grief
Line Up
David Sandvik (V)
Benny Andrè Røste (G,B)
Jonas Andreassen (G)
Daniel Sandvik (K)
Vegard Hellan (D)
Origin: Norway
Label: Bombworks Records
Style: Progressive Death Metal
MySpace: myspace.com/ingrief
Overview
Atmosphere, melody and brutality collide on the debut from IN GRIEF. Hailing from the frigid north of Norway, IN GRIEF storms onto the scene with a fresh, unique sound for the extreme metal movement. The band incorporates elements from death metal and black metal while maintaining a very smooth atmospheric sound throughout, using haunting synths, lots of dynamic contrast, and catchy dark melodies amidst the crushing guitar attack, pounding drums, and brutal and haunting vocals. Each song contains a complex compositional structure and begs the listener to allow themselves to be absorbed into the various musical nuances. The end result is refreshing as the band explores the entire sonic soundscape, slowing things down and employing liberal decrescendos, synths and melodic guitars only to then crush the listener's skull with dynamic crescendos, crushing guitars with powerful and memorable riffs, and David Sandvik's well-accomplished vocals. "Deserted Soul" contains 7 songs but clocks in at nearly 50 minutes, and by the time the CD is done, the listener is already longing for more. IN GRIEF is recommended for fans of OPETH, SOILWORK, AMON AMARTH and SCAR SYMMETRY, and fans of death / black that is both progressive and atmospheric. If your ears long for a musical adventure that is both soothing and brutal while never losing your interest, IN GRIEF is the prescription.
Discography
2009
Deserted Soul
New Album
Deserted Soul
Street Date: 04/07/2009
Sales sheet
Distribution
Austria: Rebeat
Belgium: Bertus
Denmark: Target Distr.
Finland: Firebox
France: Season Of Mist
Germany: Twilight
Italy: Andromeda Distribuzioni
Italy: Masterpiece Distribution
Japan: Disk Union
Luxembourg: Bertus
Netherland: Bertus
Norway: VME
Poland: Agonia Records
Slovakia: Metal Age Productions
Sweden: Border
Switzerland: Non Stop Music
UK: Plastic Head
USA: Century Media Distro
International: H'Art Music Vertrieb
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MusikAnSich.de: 15/20 pts.
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DarkScene.at: 7/10 pts.
Eutk.net: 7/10 pts.
HolySteel.com: 7/10 pts.
Metal.de: 7/10 pts.
Metal-Sound.net: 7/10 pts.
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