IRON BONEHEAD PRODUCTIONS is proud to present Lamentationen, a special split album between GRABUNHOLD and CIRCLE OF SHADOWS, on CD and vinyl LP formats.
Bringing together two black metal hordes from the Olde World, Lamentationen features three exclusive tracks each from Germany's GRABUNHOLD and Austria's CIRCLE OF SHADOWS. Those who follow the evil deeds of IRON BONEHEAD should be well aware of GRABUNHOLD by now, having released an EP in 2019 and the successive Heldentod debut full-length in 2021 (and, most recently, a reissue of the band's first demo). Keeping their swords aloft, the Germans continue to mine their medieval black metal with care, craft, and charisma. But the plaintive lament "Lebewol" should induce chills as their half comes to a close. CIRLCE OF SHADOWS, for their part, comprise a member from the well-respected Transilvania, and although they've been around a decade, their discography to date includes all short-lengths. Nevertheless, with their trio of tracks here do they whip forth a rustic style of black metal that's equal parts icy surge and triumphant march - pagan by proxy rather than "pagan black metal" by cliche.
supported by 7 fans who also own “Grabunhold / Circle of Shadows - Lamentationen”
I fucking love this band. 100% guaranteed that if you opened me up and listened to the sound of my crazy ass black metal heart, it would most likely sound something like this 🤣🖤
PS. - Thanks for the signed cd, shirt and note!!! See this is why these guys will always have my full unterstützung! bcb723
supported by 6 fans who also own “Grabunhold / Circle of Shadows - Lamentationen”
There's a certain mood, an oddly specific aspect of existential misery triggered in me when listening to this - especially Von Alcoholische Verbittering Naar Religieuze Cult and its follow-up tracks. It's almost like spectating myself being overwhelmed by my demons: an ego death; a vicious, delirious frenzy induced by e.g. Salvia Divinorum, fighting over the control of my fleshly vessel, torn apart from within. I live for tracks like this, thrive in the 'visions'... absolute god-tier ambience. David Fischer
supported by 6 fans who also own “Grabunhold / Circle of Shadows - Lamentationen”
Masterful use of acoustic passages and synth stuff. This is definitely my favorite black metal-dungeon synth kinda album I've found recently. Each track flows into the next so well, I cannot recommend it enough. Perri