GRIEVE

Today, Werewolf Records announces March 31st as the international release date for the surprise second album of Finland’sGrieve , Wolves of the Northern Moon, on CD format. The vinyl LP version will follow later this year.

It was but 2020 when Grieve emerged from the darkness with their self-titled debut EP. Although otherwise meant to exist strictly in that darkness, it was soon discerned that the band included veritable Finnish black metal royalty within its ranks. Nevertheless, the swiftly uncompromising nature of Grieve was felt: Northern Black Metal Exclusively From the 1990s. No more, no less, no progression, no fun.

And then, at the dawn of 2020 came Grieve‘s first – and, at the time, final – album. Aptly titled Funeral, the record was a fiercely focused one, solely featuring funereal marches by V-Khaoz and last rites by Werwolf. Beyond cold, utterly grim, violent and restrained simultaneously, Funeral was a record out of time, one where the last couple decades of “black metal” never existed. And then Grieve ceased to exist.

But, obeying only nature and will, Grieve have arisen from their own self-imposed grave with the second full-length Wolves of the Northern Moon. “We said we’d end the project for good, but we lied,” state the band about that grave. “We exhumed it.” Indeed, the exhumation also includes a nastiness last found on such Nordic classics as Kronet til konge, Pentagram, Til evighet…, or even Black Thrash Attack. Essentially, then, Grieve‘s ethics have not changed (nor should they have to), but one can nonetheless find here a pronounced asskicking sensibility that adds further antagonization to trendy ears as well as a noble march to mystical victories. “Eternal Winter, Eternal War”: These Wolves of the Northern Moon are on the hunt – and you’re next!

In the meantime, hear the previously revealed track “Deep in the Ice-Cold Mountains” here:

Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Grieve (Finland)’s Wolves of the Northern Moon
1. Wolves of the Wintermoon
2. Ancient Enemy of Life
3. Twilight Woods
4. Damnation Nocturne
5. Glacier
6. Deep in the Ice-Cold Mountains
7. Eternal Winter, Eternal War
8. The Dark Storm of Death

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Today, reanimated Finnish black metallers Grieve reveal the new track “Deep in Ice-Cold Mountains.” The track is the first to be revealed from the band’s surprise second album, Wolves of the Northern Moon, which will see international release early next year via Werewolf Records. Hear Grieve‘s “Deep in Ice-Cold Mountains” in its entirety here:

It was but 2020 when Grieve emerged from the darkness with their self-titled debut EP. Although otherwise meant to exist strictly in that darkness, it was soon discerned that the band included veritable Finnish black metal royalty within its ranks. Nevertheless, the swiftly uncompromising nature of Grieve was felt: Northern Black Metal Exclusively From the 1990s. No more, no less, no progression, no fun.

And then, at the dawn of 2020 came Grieve‘s first – and, at the time, final – album. Aptly titled Funeral, the record was a fiercely focused one, solely featuring funereal marches by V-Khaoz and last rites by Werwolf. Beyond cold, utterly grim, violent and restrained simultaneously, Funeral was a record out of time, one where the last couple decades of “black metal” never existed. And then Grieve ceased to exist.

But, obeying only nature and will, Grieve have arisen from their own self-imposed grave with the second full-length Wolves of the Northern Moon. “We said we’d end the project for good, but we lied,” state the band about that grave. “We exhumed it.” Indeed, the exhumation also includes a nastiness last found on such Nordic classics as Kronet til konge, Pentagram, Til evighet…, or even Black Thrash Attack. Essentially, then, Grieve‘s ethics have not changed (nor should they have to), but one can nonetheless find here a pronounced asskicking sensibility that adds further antagonization to trendy ears as well as a noble march to mystical victories. “Eternal Winter, Eternal War”: These Wolves of the Northern Moon are on the hunt – and you’re next!

Release date, cover, and tracklisting to be announced shortly. For more info, consult the link below.

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Today, Werewolf Records sets January 14th, 2022 as the international release date for the first (and final) album from Finland’s Grieve, Funeral, on CD and cassette tape formats.

It was but 2020 when Grieve emerged from the darkness with their self-titled debut EP. Although otherwise meant to exist strictly in that darkness, it was soon discerned that the band included veritable Finnish black metal royalty within its ranks. Nevertheless, the swiftly uncompromising nature of Grieve was felt: Northern Black Metal Exclusively From the 1990s. No more, no less, no progression, no fun.

The same banner is upheld on Funeral, Grieve‘s highly anticipated debut album. Aptly titled, Funeral is also the band’s final recording, and a more fitting epitaph one will not find. Recorded in Hell during the diabolical summer of 2021, Grieve‘s first full-length is a fiercely focused one, solely featuring funereal marches by V-Khaoz and last rites by Werwolf. Beyond cold, utterly grim, violent and restrained simultaneously, Funeral is a record out of time, one where the last couple decades of “black metal” never existed. In fact, it’s not inaccurate to say that Grieve‘s final strike could’ve been released by Malicious Records back in the mid ’90s, so authentic and impassioned is this vintage obsidian. Suitably for the occasion, mastering was done at Trollhouse Audio, giving Funeral that extra gleam of deathly pallor.

From here on, Grieve does not exist anymore. Gather for their Funeral, or just walk on by.

Last rites can be witness with the brand-new track “Possessed…” here:

Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Grieve (Finland)’s Funeral
1. Lethal Wind of Destruction
2. Winter of Torment
3. Possessed…
4. Nocturnal Cries
5. Requiem of Mankind
6. Helvetin Valtaistuin
7. Funeral Path

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