Greh Interview

 

1. Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording of the new album?

Gjero: Since recording "Dysphoric Devotion," we've been busy rehearsing, refining our live show, and preparing for the album release in January. We're incredibly excited to finally share this music with the world and can't wait to see the reaction.

 

2. You have your first full-length coming out in 2025. Musically, how does it differ from your previous EPs?

"Dysphoric Devotion" builds on the foundation laid down by our debut EP "Reversion of the Repressed." While the EP showcased our blend of black and death metal with doom elements, the new album delves deeper into this sonic territory. We've incorporated more atmospheric passages to create a more immersive listening experience, while still retaining the raw aggression and intensity that defines our sound.

 

3. What are some of the lyrical themes and subjects the band explores with the newer music?

The lyrics on "Dysphoric Devotion" explore themes of despair, alienation, and the struggle to find meaning in a world filled with darkness. We delve into the human condition, confronting the abysses within ourselves and the external forces that threaten to consume us. There's also an undercurrent of hope and resilience that shines through the bleakness.

 

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'GREH'?

The name GREH is a play on the word "greh," which carries connotations of grief, sorrow, and despair in some Slavic languages. We felt this name encapsulated the emotional weight of our music and the themes we explore.

 

5. Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

The artwork for "Dysphoric Devotion" is a visual representation of the album's themes. It's a dark and evocative piece that reflects the emotional turmoil and existential struggle explored in the music. We don't want to reveal too much, but we hope it will resonate with listeners and draw them deeper into the world of the album.

 

6. Originally the band started out as a solo project, what was the decision behind expanding into a full band?

GREH began as a solo project to explore my musical vision. However, after recording the "Reversion of the Repressed" EP, I felt the potential for the project could be fully realized with a full band. Bringing Maurice and Martin on board allowed us to develop a more dynamic and powerful sound in our live performances and on this new album. 

Martin, our vocalist. He has a rich musical history and has played in various bands before joining GREH. His vocal abilities are second to none and he brings a depth and complexity to our music that makes it truly unique.

Mauirice, our drummer. He is the heart of our band and keeps us all in time. His energy and commitment is infectious and he always puts 100% into every rehearsal and every gig.

And I am the lead guitarist of the band. I have a deep passion for metal and have always dreamed of playing in a band that plays this type of music.

We all came to GREH through our shared love of music and our desire to create something unique and meaningful. It was a natural progression and we are proud of what we have achieved so far and look forward to what the future holds.

7. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage presence?

We've had some great shows so far, but a few that stand out include our performance with Hexis, and our set headlining alongside Coldspine, Dornen, Tristis, and Tourin Horse. Our stage presence is intense and energetic. We strive to create a consuming atmosphere that reflects the aggression and despair of our music.

 

8. Do you have any touring or show plans once the new album is released?

Absolutely! We're currently booking shows for 2025 in support of "Dysphoric Devotion." We're eager to unleash the new album live and connect with fans on the road. We'll announce the tour dates as soon as they're finalized, so stay tuned!

 

9. On a worldwide level, how has the reaction been to your music by fans of underground metal?

The response to our music has been overwhelmingly positive. We've been fortunate to connect with fans of underground metal from all over the world. It's been incredibly rewarding to see our music resonate with listeners on a global scale.

 

10. Are any of the band members currently involved with any other bands or musical projects these days?

We're all entirely focused on GREH at the moment. This band is our primary creative outlet, and we're pouring all of our energy into making it a success.  Maurice Müller is still active as drummer in HARD STRIKE and MILAN, and Martin Kocula is active as singer and guitarist in GRAU.

 

11. Where do you see the band heading musically in the future?

We're constantly looking to evolve and push our sound forward. While "Dysphoric Devotion" represents a significant step in our musical development, we see it as just the beginning. We're excited to experiment and explore new sonic territories in future releases.

 

12. What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are currently listening to nowadays?

Our musical influences are wide-ranging. We draw inspiration from classic black metal bands like Bathory and Darkthrone, as well as death metal innovators. But our inspiration goes beyond the genre. We are also influenced by bands outside of metal that have shown us how to bring emotional depth and musical complexity to our songs. Ultimately, our music is the result of all these influences and our own unique vision. We are proud to follow in the footsteps of these great bands while forging our own path.

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Greh/Dysphoric Devotion/Fetzner Death Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Greh  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  sludge,  doom  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  album  "Dysphoric  Devotion"  which  will  be  released  in  2025  by  Fetzner  Death  Records.

  Dark  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  also  bring  in  elements  of  sludge  and  doom  metal.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  can  also  be  heard  while  the  album  also  has  its  atmospheric  and  dissonant  moments.  Grooves  are  also  added  into  a  lot  of  the  mid  tempo  guitar  riffing  along  with  a  couple  of  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  synths  are  also  added  towards  the  end

  Greh  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  black,  sludge,  doom  and  death  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  suffering  of  human  existence.

  In  my  opinion  Greh  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  sludge,  doom  and  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Chained  Thoughts"  "All  Flesh  Decays"  and  "Enter  my  Oblivion".  8  out  of  10.

   https://grehmetal.bandcamp.com/album/dysphoric-devotion

 https://linktr.ee/greh  

Cephyre/A Gleam Within The Gloom/2024 EP Review

 

  Cephyre  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  plays  a  melodic  mixture  of  black,  doom  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2024  ep  "A  Gleam  Within  The  Gloom".

  A  very  dark  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  ep  while  also  introducing  synths  onto  the  recording  which  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  parts  of  the  songs  at  times.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  a  lot  blast  beats  are  also  added  into  the  faster  Sections of  the  recording  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  death  metal  growls  and  clear  singing  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  o f  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Blackened  metal  screams  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  also  bringing  in  elements  of  doom  metal  as  well  as  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  and  a  couple  of  tracks  are  also  long  and  epic  in  length,  acoustic  guitars  are  also  added  on  the  closing  track.

  Cephyre  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  the  melodic  forms  of  black,  doom  and  death  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark  and  realistic  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  Cephyre  are  a  very  great  sounding  melodic  mixture  of  black,  doom  and  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "A  Gleam"  and  "Distraction  From  Reality".  8  out  of  10.

  www.cephyre.band

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Eternal Crypt/Stages Of Grief/2024 Full length Review

 

  Eternal  Crypt  are  a  band  from  new  York  that  plays  a  melodic  and  progressive  mixture  of  black,  folk  and  power  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2024  album  "Stages  Of  Grief".

  Epic  sounding  keyboards  and  orchestration  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  a  lot  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  blast  beats  are  also  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  tracks  and  the  harsh  vocals  are  mostly  black  metal  screams.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  the  some  of  the  melodies  also  adding  in  a  good  amount  of  medieval  folk  music   touches.

   Power  metal  style  singing  is  also  a  very  huge  part  of  the  recording  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  progressive  and  symphonic  sounding ,  tremolo  picking  can  also  be  heard  in  some  of  the  faster  riffing. Some  tracks  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  death  metal  growls  and  as  the  album  progresses  pianos,  clean  playing  and  acoustic  guitars  are  also  introduced  as  well  as  one  song  also  being  an  instrumental.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  mysticism,  nature  and  isolation  themes. 

  In  my  opinion  Eternal  Crypt  are  a  very  great  sounding  melodic  and  progressive  mixture  of  black,  folk  and  power  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Death  Notice"  "Stone  In  My  Heart"  and  "Death  Bed".  8/5  out  of  10.

  https://www.facebook.com/eternalcrypt    

Summoning Saturn Voids/Self Titled/Argonauta Records/2024 Full Length Review

 

  Summoning  Saturn  Voids  are  an  international  band  with  embers  from  Norway  and  Italy  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  death,  doom  and  stoner  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  titled  album  which  was  released  by  Argonauta  Records.

  Synths  and  atmospheric  sounding  drones  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  bring  in  elements  of  doom  and  stoner  metal  and  the  solos  and  leads  bring  in  more  of  a 70's  rock  style.

  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  A  couple  of  the  tracks  are  also  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  the  music  also  having  its  psychedelic  moments  along  with  one  song  also  being  an  instrumental  and  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  acoustic  guitars  and  most  of  the  album  sticks  to  either  a  slow  or  mid  tempo  direction.

  Summoning  Saturn  Voids  plays  a  musical  style  that  is  mostly  rooted  in  doom  and  stoner  metal  as  well  as  mixing  in  the  aggression  of  black  and  death  metal  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Lovecraftian,  Cosmic  Horror,  Science  Fiction  and  Space  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Summoning  Saturn  Voids  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  death,  doom  and  stoner  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Cosmic  Sabbath"  "Technical  Heresy"  and "Siggy  Starsmoke  And  The  Bongsters  From  Mars".  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.facebook.com/ summoningsaturnvoids

LaColpa/In Absentia Lucis/Brucia Records/2024 Full Length Review

 

  Italy's  LaColpa  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  mixture  of  dissonant  black,  sludge,  doom  meta,  experimental,  drone  and  noise  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2024  album  "In  Absentia  Lucis"  which  was  released  by  Brucia  Records.

  Clean  playing  starts  off  the  album  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  At  times  the  recording  also  gets  very  experimental  sounding  along  with  some  whispers  also  being  utilized  briefly  along  with  some  noises  and  drones  also  being  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  songs.

  Elements  of  sludge  and  doom  metal  can  also  be  heard  in  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  while  the  harsh  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.  A  lot  of  the  riffing  also  brings  in  a  very  dissonant  vibe  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  bringing  in  more  of  a  distorted  style.

  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  some  of  the  music  also  bringing  in  more  of  an  improvised  style.  A  small  amount  of  melody  can  also  be  heard  in  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  and  when  the  album  finally  speeds  up  blast  beats  are  also  introduced  onto  the  recording  as  well  as  one  song  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  synths  and  clear  singing.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  negativity  and  pain.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  LaColpa  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  dissonant  black,  sludge,  doom  metal,  drone,  experimental  and  noise,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Our  Vast  Loneliness"  and  "Wher  God  lives".  8  out  of  10.

  https://lacolpa666.bandcamp.com/     

Morast/Fentanyl/Van Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Morast  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  sludge,  doom  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  album  "Fentanyl"  which  will  be  released  in  2025  by  Van  Records.

  A  very  dark  and  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Elements  of  sludge  and  doom  metal  are  also  added  into  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  along  with  the  vocals  bringing  in  a  mixture  of  death  metal  growls  and  black  metal  screams  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  done  in  a  very  dark  yet  melodic  style  while  one  song  also  introduces  clear  vocals  onto  the  album.  Spoken  words  and  whispers  can  also  be  heard  briefly  along  with  the  music  also  having  its  atmospheric  moments  and  the  whole  recording  also  sticks  to  a  slower  direction  and  a  couple  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  On  this  recording  Morast  goes  for  more  of  a  slow  sludge  and  doom  metal  style  which  also  mixes  in  the  aggression  of  black  and  death  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  grief,  loss  and  the  abyss  of  emotional  pain.  

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Morast  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black,  sludge,  doom  and  death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Of  Furor  And  Ecstasy"  and  "On  Pyre".  8  out  of  10.

  https://youtu.be/Fy8wByYIowI