BEHEMOTH - Grom (Metal Blade) · BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Grom (Metal Blade)'

Polish extreme metal legends Behemoth deliver a raw and uncompromising journey into the depths of blackened fury with "Grom". This album showcases the band's early exploration of atmospheric black metal territories, featuring haunting melodies intertwined with brutal aggression that would later define their signature sound. The record captures Nergal and his crew during a pivotal moment in their evolution, where pagan themes and occult mysticism blend seamlessly with crushing riffs and blast-beat driven compositions.

The expanded edition includes fascinating bonus material that provides insight into Behemoth's formative years, featuring covers of iconic tracks by Mayhem, Destruction, and Polish metal pioneers Kat. Live recordings from the Pagan Triumph Tour 1996 and rehearsal sessions offer a glimpse into the band's raw energy and dedication to their craft. These additional tracks demonstrate how Behemoth was already pushing boundaries and paying homage to their influences while carving out their own distinctive path in the extreme metal landscape.

For fans of: Mayhem, Emperor, Darkthrone, Immortal, and early Satyricon

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Intro
A2. The Dark Forest (Cast Me Your Spell)
A3. Spellcraft and Heathendom
A4. Dragon's Lair (Cosmic Flames And Four Barbaric Seasons)
B1. Lasy Pomorza
B2. Rising Proudly Towards the Sky
B3. Thou Shalt Forever Win
B4. Grom

LP 2:
C1. Freezing Moon (Mayhem Cover 1995/1996)
C2. Total Desaster (Destruction Cover 1995/1996)
C3. Ostatni tabor (Kat Cover 1996)
C4. Rising Proudly Towards the Sky (Rehearsal 1995)
D1. Dragon's Lair (Cosmic Flames And Four Barbaric Seasons)
D2. The Dark Forest (Cast Me Your Spell) (Live in Maastricht, Pagan Triumph Tour 1996)
D3. Spellcraft and Heathendom (Live in Maastricht, Pagan Triumph Tour 1996)
D4. Lasy Pomorza (Live in Kraków, XXX Years Ov Blasphemy 2021)

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com