Grabnebelfursten - Von Schemen Und Trugbildern CD Review

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2004-12-09 : Murezor : Link
Wow, this CD is so amazing. I like it more everytime I listen to it. buy this cd. thats all I have to say. it's well worth the money
2003-09-05 : Vorfeed : Link
Artist: Grabnebelfursten
Album Title: Von Schemen und Trugbildern
Label: Ketzer/Beverina

This is the first I've heard of this band, though I believe they have released a split vinyl with Pest, and possibly other works as well. They're a German band playing a unique style of Black Metal.

"Von Schemen und Trugbildern" is probably one of the most original releases I've heard in a while. It's very avantgarde music. The obvious comparison would be with fellow German art-metallers Bethlehem, but while that band occasionally let the artsy aspects get in the way of the metal, Grabnebelfursten do nothing that detracts from the insane, chaotic atmosphere of this disc. Even the short piano/vocals piece is angst-ridden and perfectly timed, creating a great lead-in for the violence of the fifth track.

As far as the music goes, it's undeniably melodic, though not in the ordinary vein, and certainly not at the expense of hatefulness or brutality. There's an absolute variety of vocal styles, including clear singing, all of which are perfectly done. The riffs are excellent, each memorable and technical, yet punishing. Keys and samples are used sparingly.

This is a truly original work, and should be sought out by anyone interested in extreme music. Few releases show this level of experimentation, and fewer still have done so while maintaining this level of quality.

Standout tracks: "Sturmpropheten", "Leben mit der Angst", "Fluchgeburt"
Saturday, April 27, 2002 - 6:35:49 AM : matze
From the shipment that we received from Ketzer there are two bands that
really promise a lot to the black metal scene; one is Realm of Carnivore and
this Grabnebelfürsten is the other one; a coincidence that both bands have
hardly (or in Grabnebelfürsten’s case none) any English language?
The album starts with a nice mysterious intro that could have been in the
Tolkien-movie Lord of The Rings. Be aware; cause the first song goes seamless
into the second song, a trick that they repeat on the seventh and eighth track…
Don’t think that these songs are all alike, but the changes of riffs and tempo
in these bands’ songs are that well taken care of and performed in such a
wonderful way. Each song is composed of various parts, fast, ferocious and slow/mid
tempo parts.
Without being a copy, I can warmly advise this band to those who like the early
Cradle of Filth (in the times of The Principle of Evil Made Flesh); a singer
that sings with various voices (screaming, grunting and sometimes sounding like
Maniac at Grand Declaration of War, the use of keyboards and ferocious double
bass drums. And yes, despite that I hear some influences of thrash and doom
metal, these guys are definitely Black Metal. Perhaps this is the album Mayhem
should have made in stead of Grand Declaration according to their criticasters
who believe they abandoned the black scene.Another thing that I like is that
sometimes (because of the singer and some of the vocal parts) they have a
typical german sound (and it is not just due to the german language!) that I
would almost speak of Brechtian Black Metal. Take for instance the fourth track
(Sehnsucht, and hell no, not by Rammstein); it could have been the apocalyptic
Berlin cabaret of Germany in the era between the two wars (the second part;
first part is a bit of piano and opera-like voice). This is not a metal song,
but it adds to the special atmosphere on this album. The songs of this band can
be characterized as long, very variable and, without being a copy of any band, a
very trusty sound. Notice the Beach Boy alike riff in the seventh song which
goes merciless into a black metal riff. This is definitely an album that needs
to be listened to with earphones on or something, so that you can hear all the
riffs and bridges in their songs. I believe that only the drummer could play
with a bit more variety; although his fast parts are good and in support of the
songs/music. Personal favorites; at the moment the second and fifth song, but
that is liable to change: a truly great album!!!
Tuesday, November 20, 2001 - 9:50:32 AM : beverina
Great band, and please remember that this CD is released like split production of KETZER -Germany and BEVERINA -Latvija...