Grendel

Den Haag, Netherlands

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About

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!

Line-up

[VLRK] :: Vocals // synthesis // programming // sampling
[M4RC] :: Live Drums/percussion // programming (studio)
[MRK.0] :: Live Synthesis // engineering