ZEAL & ARDOR · Greif | CRYSTAL CLEAR LP

Crystal clear vinyl.

Background information about 'Greif'

Zeal & Ardor returns with "Greif", a stunning testament to their continued evolution in blending spiritual darkness with sonic innovation. This Swiss-American collective, led by the visionary Manuel Gagneux, once again demonstrates their mastery of combining gospel traditions with black metal fury, creating something that feels both ancient and utterly modern. The album opens with "the Bird, the Lion and the Wildkin", immediately establishing the band's signature approach of weaving haunting melodies with crushing intensity, while tracks like "Kilonova" and "Disease" showcase their ability to seamlessly transition between moments of ethereal beauty and explosive heaviness.

The second half of the album maintains this compelling duality, with "369" delivering some of the most memorable hooks the band has crafted, while "une ville vide" explores more atmospheric territories that highlight Gagneux's incredible vocal range. The closing track "Hide in Shade" serves as a perfect culmination, bringing together all the elements that make Zeal & Ardor such a unique force in contemporary metal. Throughout "Greif", the band continues to push boundaries while staying true to their core identity, resulting in an album that feels both familiar to longtime fans and refreshingly unpredictable.

For fans of: Batushka, Imperial Triumphant, Blut Aus Nord, and Deafheaven

Track listing

A1. the Bird, the Lion and the Wildkin
A2. Fend You Off
A3. Kilonova
A4. are you the only one now?
A5. Go home my friend
A6. Clawing out
A7. Disease

B1. 369
B2. Thrill
B3. une ville vide
B4. Sugarcoat
B5. Solace
B6. Hide in Shade
B7. to my ilk

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