Gràb have unveiled the track visualiser “Vom Gråb im Moos” (“About the Grave in the Moor”) as the final advance single taken from their forthcoming new album Kremess (English ‘funeral feast’, German “Leichenschmaus”). The sophomore full-length of the Bavarian black metal duo has been scheduled for release on February 21, 2025.
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“Regarding the lyrics of ‘Vom Gråb im Moos’ (‘About the Grave in the Moor’), the song is my tribute to the famous German author Otfried Preußler, who is best known for his children’s books”, vocalist and lyricist Grànt explains. “His stories inspired many of my childhood fantasies and I regard his works as timeless. This led me to write my own dark fairytale. It might come as a surprise, but there is no happy ending to my story.
“Of course, the music needed to fit the fantastic story. ‘Vom Gråb im Moos’ turned out to be much more playful than the rest of the songs on this album and shows a new side of Gràb. We added choirs sung by Thomas Helm and Markus Stock of Emyprium, and lots of dulcimer actiob of course, but we also used a viola, acoustic guitars, and even a flute. Hell, that final part of ‘Vom Gråb im Moos’ gives me such strong vibes from Ulver’s Bergtatt album!”
Gràb offer both, continuity and change, on their sophomore full-length Kremess. The Bavarian black metal project founded by vocalist Grànt continues to revolve lyrically around tales and traditions narrated in the local dialect of Germany’s southernmost Alpine state: Bavaria. “Kremess” 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 Gnàst, 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 were conceived by former Dark Fortress frontman Grànt (a.k.a. Azathoth) who wanted to bring a particularly Bavarian expression to black metal. The use of vernacular elements in this harsh style of music emerged early in its formation in Scandinavia when such bands as Enslaved and Borknagar took inspiration from local history, language, legends, and sounds. This soon evolved into a global phenomenon in black metal with examples ranging from Romania’s Negură Bunget to Cascadian USBM pioneers Wolves In The Throne Room.
Tracklisting:
“Waidler”
“Kremess”
“Kerkermoasta”
“Im Hexnhoiz”
“Vom Gråb im Moos”
“Deifeszeig”
“Waldeinsamkeit”
“Dà letzte Winter”
“Waidler (gschmeidig)”*
“Schaug’ de Himmesdechta” (Burzum cover)*
“Leere” (Burzum cover)*
*Artbook Bonus CD tracks
“Vom Gråb im Moos” visualizer:
“Waidler” video:
“Kerkermoasta” lyric video:
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Preorder here.
“Regarding the lyrics of ‘Vom Gråb im Moos’ (‘About the Grave in the Moor’), the song is my tribute to the famous German author Otfried Preußler, who is best known for his children’s books”, vocalist and lyricist Grànt explains. “His stories inspired many of my childhood fantasies and I regard his works as timeless. This led me to write my own dark fairytale. It might come as a surprise, but there is no happy ending to my story.
“Of course, the music needed to fit the fantastic story. ‘Vom Gråb im Moos’ turned out to be much more playful than the rest of the songs on this album and shows a new side of Gràb. We added choirs sung by Thomas Helm and Markus Stock of Emyprium, and lots of dulcimer actiob of course, but we also used a viola, acoustic guitars, and even a flute. Hell, that final part of ‘Vom Gråb im Moos’ gives me such strong vibes from Ulver’s Bergtatt album!”
Gràb offer both, continuity and change, on their sophomore full-length Kremess. The Bavarian black metal project founded by vocalist Grànt continues to revolve lyrically around tales and traditions narrated in the local dialect of Germany’s southernmost Alpine state: Bavaria. “Kremess” 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 Gnàst, 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 were conceived by former Dark Fortress frontman Grànt (a.k.a. Azathoth) who wanted to bring a particularly Bavarian expression to black metal. The use of vernacular elements in this harsh style of music emerged early in its formation in Scandinavia when such bands as Enslaved and Borknagar took inspiration from local history, language, legends, and sounds. This soon evolved into a global phenomenon in black metal with examples ranging from Romania’s Negură Bunget to Cascadian USBM pioneers Wolves In The Throne Room.
Tracklisting:
“Waidler”
“Kremess”
“Kerkermoasta”
“Im Hexnhoiz”
“Vom Gråb im Moos”
“Deifeszeig”
“Waldeinsamkeit”
“Dà letzte Winter”
“Waidler (gschmeidig)”*
“Schaug’ de Himmesdechta” (Burzum cover)*
“Leere” (Burzum cover)*
*Artbook Bonus CD tracks
“Vom Gråb im Moos” visualizer:
“Waidler” video:
“Kerkermoasta” lyric video:
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