Gronspech by Asgrauw
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Asgrauw - Gronspech
Influenced by the great 90’s Scandinavian hordes, Asgrauw has recorded their third full length, ‘Gronspech’. The oil painted cover (that does remind of the great Ulver-trilogy) shows what Gronspech is about: it can be seen as a concept-album - performed in both Dutch and local Groesbeek dialect - about ancient regional myths. A direction that Asgrauw’s drummer Batr has already embarked on with his old bands Sagenland and Meslamtaea. Asgrauw employs two vocalists in their recordings, which gives a lot of variety in vocal styles. The diverse interplay between Vaal’s cold shrieks and Kaos’ angry barks are alternated with mesmerizing spoken words, which are very much emphasized on Gronspech. Asgrauw relies on a dark and bleak atmosphere with piercing guitars and hounting synths, that are strengthened with powerfull and energetic riffs and heavy drums. Although Asgrauw has that typical 90’s melancholic black metal vibe, this band is unafraid of breaking the boundaries. Gronspech shows a more peculiar and adventurous side of this band, taking it to a another direction. The album portrays the dark aspects of nature, while hateful punk-influences are not avoided. Also slow-paced tunes are present, although it never takes long before hell breaks loose again!
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Tracklist
| 1. | Plétsmajoor | 6:33 |
| 2. | Wolvenbloe.d | 5:03 |
| 3. | Sgoer | 5:53 |
| 4. | Duu.velsbé.rreg | 5:21 |
| 5. | Kiste Trui | 6:37 |
| 6. | Duitenpact | 4:37 |
| 7. | Galgehei.j | 4:44 |
| 8. | Zwotte Ruïne | 4:31 |
| 9. | Grafwè.gen | 5:02 |
Credits
Music by Asgrauw
Recorded & mixed by Batr
Mastered in Tuianti
Painting by J. Putman
License
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The Dutch black metal band Asgrauw is active since 2010. While 'Schijngestalten' showed straight-forward old skool influences. More atmospheric and melancholic vibe, affected by the great 90's Scandinavian hordes like Ulver, Emperor, Dodheimsgard and Darkthrone, is what you observe on 'Krater'. 'Gronspech', which is performed in local dialect, was well received by the press.