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Grendel
Industrial / Electronica / Electro

"GRENDEL :: Harsh EBM/Industrial"

Den Haag, ZH
Netherlands

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Grendel: General Info
Member Since1/30/2005
Band Websitegrendel-base.com
Band Members[VLRK] - Vocals // synthesis // programming // sampling

[M4RC] - Live Drums/percussion // programming (studio)

[MRK0] - Live Synthesis // engineering

Sounds LikeHarsh EBM/Industrial
Record LabelInfacted [EU], Metropolis [USA], Gravitator [RUS]
Type of LabelIndie








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Jul 19 2008 8:00P
Amphi Festival 2008 // Köln / DE Köln / Cologne
Aug 22 2008 8:00P
Infest 2008 // Bradford / UK Bradford
Sep 12 2008 8:00P
Infacted Festival // Batschkapp // Frankfurt / DE Frankfurt
Oct 2 2008 8:00P
Dark Area Festival // Kassel / DE Kassel
Oct 3 2008 8:00P
Underworld // Athens / GR Athens
Oct 11 2008 8:00P
Siddharta // Firenze / IT Firenze

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   About Grendel

BIOGRAPHY

Grendel started out in 1997 under a different name, but due to the band splitting up the name was changed into the current one. VLRK continued under the name Grendel, which originates from a character from the old Anglo-Saxon tale 'Beowulf', and was soon after joined by new member [FLRS].

In the early part of 2000 the first promo CD was released which included the Dutch dance floor hit 'Strangers'. Within a very short period of time the promo was being played at many locations throughout the Netherlands and internationally (a.o. in Germany, Belgium and Spain).

Half a year later the first demo CD was releases entitled 'Inhumane Amusement'. This demo caught the ear of the German record label NoiTekk (a sub-division of Black Rain records), which convinced the label to such an extent that they signed Grendel immediately. This demo was re-mastered, re-designed and released in combination with new material in 2000 as the band's debut album. This first release set the band's name and recieved praise from throughout the scene.

To follow this up, the "End of Ages EP" was released in 2002 and marked new territory for Grendel with tracks such as the international hit title-track "End of Ages", the pounding "Catastrophe" and the intrigueing "Noisome". Next to this the EP was completed with remixes done by the bands Feindflug, Arzt+Pfusch and God Module. With the unorthodox and original use of orchestration, obscure samples incorporated with harsh and pounding EBM structures this release again recieved almost only great reactions from both the media and listeners and would set Grendel's sound for the future.

In 2003, Grendel recorded their second full-length release, entitled "Prescription : Medicide". This album took another step deeper into the world of [Grendel] with it's complex, yet harsh, pounding & danceable structures, dismal orchestration and distressed nature. It meant a big breakthrough for the band, recieving many great reviews, becoming album of the month in a.o. Zillo and Orkus plus reaching very high positions in underground charts world wide. It was also soon after this release that [FLRS] parted ways with Grendel and [4N1T4] joined on live synths

A year after the release of this album, it was time for the band's next EP "Soilbleed", which instantly became an unmissable dancefloor classic. This gained a huge amount of support, great reviews and maintained top 5 positions in a.o. the DAC & DUC for maximum periods. As a consequence of this EP's success, the band was highly occupied with performances and tours world wide for the next year and a half. During this period [4N1T4] left the band due to personal choices, but on good terms, and was replaced by [M4RC] on live drums and [MRK.0] on live synths.

Finally, in 2006, VLRK and new members found time to work on their third full length album entitled "Harsh Generation". This album marked new territory for the band, which a more matured sound and style, gaining more support and success. Again, after it's release in early 2007, this album remained on top 5 positions (often peaking at no. 3) on the DAC & GEWC for the maximum period of time and caught the keen ears of reviewers & listeners all around. Tracks such as "Hate This", "Void Malign" and "Dirty" quickly became dancefloor favorites and continue to keep it stomping with their hybrid of harsh electronics, stomping beats and ultra catchy melodic hooks.

Be part of the harsh generation and live by the bassline!

DISCOGRAPHY

2007 - "Harsh Generation" CD - Released on Infacted Rec. (EU), Metropolis Rec. (US) & Gravitator Rec. (RUS)

2006 - "Soilbleed : Redux" EP - Released on NoiTekk Rec.

2005 - "Soilbleed" EP :: Released on NoiTekk & Metropolis Rec.

2004 - "Prescription : Medicide" CD :: Released on NoiTekk & Metropolis Rec.

2002 - "End of Ages" EP :: Released on NoiTekk Rec.

2001 - "Inhumane Amusement" CD :: Released on NoiTekk Rec.

2000 - "Inhumane Amusement" PROMO

2000 - First promo/demo

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Grendel's Friends Comments
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Niebla de Otoño





Jul 2 2008 11:55 AM

I looove the song Hate this!!

awsome music...so much hate...
fantastic!
thank you for your dedication...




grretings and thanks for add me.
AdrenAlyne





Jul 3 2008 6:28 AM

Hey Grendel,
Thanks for the add
Yeah, you make so fuckin stuff ! we really like your music !

Don't hesitate to say us what you think about our music, I can help us =)

Have a nice day

AdrenAlyne.
katarina_l





Jul 3 2008 4:13 PM

Hello!
Thanks for the Add
With best regards,
Katarina
Jhonny





Jul 4 2008 4:52 AM

Thanks for the add, you f-ing rock
Great Overlord





Jul 4 2008 7:13 PM

Like the music... Greetings from Califonia US
mickey_jacoby, i fell in love with loneliness





Jun 28 2008 7:01 PM

i love soilbleed v3, your music is fantastic greetings from mexico
Dark_Engeldemian77





Jun 29 2008 2:52 PM

Really good Music

goth bye
yotox





Jun 30 2008 7:01 PM

VLRK!! you born in music studio?
you make songs and other are phsicoldelics paranoias!
jaja!
Tell me new songs......please and other concert in vitoria-gasteiz KROMLENCH festival!!
greets from BASQUE COUNTRY!!!
** HarveY Aka ArvCalv Gh3tto Ang3L V4mP!r3Z**





Jul 1 2008 3:44 PM

* Hey thanx for the Add dudes2. Your Guys are Really Awesomes2. I like your music tones2. So Kick AzZ and CoOl deep Dark Trance Industrials Electro EbM Music2 Yeah im also half Dutch Holland from NL too. * Good Lucked On Your Tours2 Come played in U.S.A in NyC. Take Care Grendel2.
mickey_jacoby, i fell in love with loneliness





Jun 28 2008 7:02 PM

i love soilbleed v3, your music is fantastic greetings from mexico
Gothica Magazine


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Jun 29 2008 2:59 AM

thanx a lot for the add!
best regards from Ukraine!
we love yours music ;-)
Pax Psychosis☢





Jun 23 2008 7:24 AM

hey grendel!!
just stopping by 2 say hi
ur music is awesome, it has changed my life, i listen 2 u everyday u are my fave band, the bestttt

keep up the good work!!!!!!!!
Midnight





Jun 22 2008 5:16 AM

Hi from Amsterdam. Good 2B friends.
Come check out our parties...
Nico2000

www.boudoir-bizarre.nl
www.club-midnight.nl
www.obsession-circle.nl
Tina


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Jun 22 2008 5:49 AM

Thanks for the add, and our sound!

Tina
☢X-RAY☢





Jun 22 2008 6:07 AM

thank you for the add!
I really love your music!
*raves to it*
Night Legacy





Jun 22 2008 8:06 AM

Thanks for the add, your music is great!
Cheers!
Silvana





Jun 22 2008 9:48 AM

Thanks for accepting me !!!
I love your music
\o/
Kisses
Sil*
Frauen Dunkel





Jun 22 2008 11:11 AM

Hola como
THESE
Thank you for aggregator
Health
ESTES TO WELL

Adi
ShadowLust





Jun 21 2008 6:39 PM

Tkx for the add again!

Luv ur musik!

Greetz and Kisses from Japan!

Xx SL xX
Asydea - Jayme


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Jun 20 2008 4:56 PM

Sending my wicked hellos your way!! Cheers my dashlings!!!

Xoxo
soulwrath


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Jun 15 2008 2:19 PM

Thanks for the add!

Your music was one of the reasons I started listening to electronic music! :-)
DARKNOISE





Jun 15 2008 2:33 PM

Grendel the best !!!!! arrgggg!!!!
Bathory Aria





Jun 15 2008 5:34 AM

Are you guys ever coming to the U.S? :(
Steve





Jun 14 2008 11:25 AM

You guys kick @ss.
Thanks for the add.
6n0m3





Jun 13 2008 2:04 PM

Great game today; 4-1.Some awesome goals were scored.
Cpt.Corvinus





Jun 13 2008 8:41 PM

love your music, you should put Dirty on you playlist. much love
UberByte





Jun 12 2008 6:36 AM

good luck for Amphi buddy. I know you're tear em a new hole ;) And lets have a new release !
Caleb





Jun 10 2008 12:18 PM

The rage you kindle in me proves (as always) to be invaluable.

Thank you.
ALX





Jun 9 2008 10:32 AM

Thanks for the Add
& for your music :)

ALX.
Tatyana Sherman


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Jun 8 2008 8:58 AM

The good days and creative success!!!
Cliит // єvil / иicє





Jun 8 2008 12:12 PM

Thanx for the add! Great fucking album "Harsh Generation" such energy unleashed! Keep up the good work!
Pax Psychosis☢





Jun 8 2008 11:03 PM

the best band ever..
Xentrifuge (Album Out Now)





Jun 7 2008 8:59 PM

Hey Jos,

How are you doing?
Hope all is well.

Any plans on coming back to the U.S.??

Talk to you later.

X
【Pichu ©】





Jun 4 2008 4:36 AM

Hi (^.^)

Thanks for acceptin' my request (=

Hope that you're fine (=

Have a Nice Day and good continuation, you're really amazing <3

*HUGS and SUPPORT from France (^w^)*
Behemoth





Jun 4 2008 6:23 PM

Hey guys, just checking in to say keep up the good work!

I think
that you should make a video for one of the Harsh Generation songs...
I see a lot of potential.

hope all is well over there :)
[Decaying Mind]





Jun 2 2008 2:48 PM

Thanks for the ADD.

Your music is awesome!!!

^_^
【Pichu ©】





Jun 3 2008 1:16 AM

Hi =)

Thx for acceptin my request (n_n)

Hope that u're fine, i love ur sounds <3

U're rly amazin' [L]

Good Continuation, have a nice week ;)

*Kisses & support From France (^.^)*
forgotten delusion





Jun 3 2008 11:45 AM

Thanks for the add, you guys are amassing and a huge influence on my music.
I cannot wait to see you at Infest, I'm sure its going to be mind blowing.
//FD//
darkpinkblood





Jun 1 2008 11:27 PM

THX for the add
come in Russia one more)
ghostreveries


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Jun 2 2008 2:43 AM

Hi guys
Thanks a lot for accepting my request. I have just find out about your music recentl and it's been a very good surprise. Hope to see you perfoming in France in the coning months.
Take care
Sandra
~Joseph~





May 31 2008 4:58 AM

Thanks for the add.
Your music sounds great.
Regards from America,
Joseph
{Godslayer}-Takeshi





May 29 2008 5:03 PM

Thanks for accepting my request,

Very good music
NDG





May 27 2008 6:36 PM

hey, whats up?

thanks for the add.
the music is awesome!!!
Toapsec





May 28 2008 12:11 AM

Thanks for the add and for the music! :)
Sleethill Deluder