Grin to Release Black Nothingness EP April 7; Opening Track Posted
The forthcoming six-songer from Berlin-based sludge-plus aficionados Grin — here pared down to just the core duo of Sabine and Jan Oberg — puts down the guitar in favor of a purely low end assault, and remains atmospheric despite dedicating itself largely to pummel across its span of just 10 minutes. That it follows on in such raw fashion from last year’s more expansive Phantom Knocks (review here) feels like a willful contrast, but following that impulse is well in line with Grin‘s broader methodology, never mind that the band is one of three ongoing projects from the Obergs alongside Slowshine and EarthShip, each with a distinct sound and style.
Self-recording as always and self-releasing through their The Lasting Dose Records imprint, Grin will issue Black Nothingness on April 7, and if you’ll allow the plug, I’ll be playing the lead track on the big Gimme Metal show this Friday, though of course it’s also streaming below, should you not want to wait that long.
By all means, have at it:
Dive into the Psychedelic Abyss with GRIN’s “Black Nothingness”
Experience the Heavy Psych-Doom Odyssey with GRIN’s Upcoming Album “Black Nothingness”
Immersed in an atmospheric haze of intensely amplified bass drones and haunting, layered vocals, heavy psych-doom outfit GRIN ventures deeper into their psychedelic mythology with a concise display of sheer heaviness and DIY ethos in their latest release, ‘Black Nothingness’.
Comprising six compact compositions, ‘Black Nothingness’ departs from the duo’s signature use of guitar flourishes, opting instead to focus on their distinctive and powerful drum and bass sound. By returning to the core of their sonic identity, GRIN unveils the ecstatic essence of their music, inviting listeners to join them on a mesmerizing journey through the astral plane and beyond.
The foundations of GRIN’s iconic heavy drum and bass sound can be traced back to their 2018 debut album ‘Revenant’. It comes as no surprise that the power couple, Jan and Sabine (Earth Ship / Slowshine), have been crafting riff-heavy tunes for over a decade. Their sophomore album, ‘Translucent Blades’ (2020), further reinforced GRIN’s sludgy psychedelic doom metal sound by incorporating high-pitched guitar drones and eerie soundscapes. Recorded once again at Jan Oberg’s Hidden Planet Studio, ‘Phantom Knocks’ (2022) retained the earth-shattering intensity of its predecessors while showcasing even greater vividness and power, aptly demonstrating the Berlin-based duo’s refined chemistry.
Through ‘Black Nothingness’, GRIN persistently unravels the intricate threads of their psychedelic mythos with a focused exploration of overwhelming heaviness and DIY principles.
Artist: Grin
Release Title: Black Nothingness
Label: The Lasting Dose Records
Release Date: April 7th, 2023
Formats: Digital, CD
Tracklist:
1. Nothingness
2. Gatekeeper
3. Midnight Blue Sorrow
4. The Tempest Of Time
5. Talons
6. Deathbringers
Recording Info: Produced, mixed & mastered by Jan Oberg at Hidden Planet Studio. Berlin Artwork by Doomolith.
Line-up:
Sabine Oberg – Bass Guitar
Jan Oberg – Drums, Vocals
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