Graveborne - Biography
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Biography
'Pure Negativity' is the debut album of Finnish black metal outfit, Graveborne, founded in 2008 by guitarist
Marchosias and drummer Pentele. Graveborne previously released one demo in 2009 entitled 'Astride Over
the Grave', subsequently reissued on 10" vinyl by Floga Records. 'Astride Over the Grave' obtained very
positive reviews, with the music described as; raw, fast, and even catchy black metal reminiscent of Marduk,
Gorgoroth, Impaled Nazarene, early Emperor and Immortal.
2009 and 2010 saw Graveborne morph into a more hideous beast; Raato replaced Raivo on vocal duties,
Graveborne performed an assortment of high-intensity live shows including Nummirock 2010, and then started
to compose, rehearse and record the material for 'Pure Negativity'.
Musically, 'Pure Negativity' delivers a much wider spectre of darkness than 'Astride Over the Grave' due to the
cohesive and synergistic involvement of Marchosias, Pentele, Brutalust and Kalmo in crafting the songs. The blast
beats are still there, faster than before, and the atmosphere still raw and gripping; Graveborne's evolution is
evidenced through heightened song structure complexity and development. The lyrical themes of the album
dwell in different forms of negativity such as anti-Christian and anti-religious revelations, loss of faith, hope and
humanity, despair, depression and suicide.
Marchosias and drummer Pentele. Graveborne previously released one demo in 2009 entitled 'Astride Over
the Grave', subsequently reissued on 10" vinyl by Floga Records. 'Astride Over the Grave' obtained very
positive reviews, with the music described as; raw, fast, and even catchy black metal reminiscent of Marduk,
Gorgoroth, Impaled Nazarene, early Emperor and Immortal.
2009 and 2010 saw Graveborne morph into a more hideous beast; Raato replaced Raivo on vocal duties,
Graveborne performed an assortment of high-intensity live shows including Nummirock 2010, and then started
to compose, rehearse and record the material for 'Pure Negativity'.
Musically, 'Pure Negativity' delivers a much wider spectre of darkness than 'Astride Over the Grave' due to the
cohesive and synergistic involvement of Marchosias, Pentele, Brutalust and Kalmo in crafting the songs. The blast
beats are still there, faster than before, and the atmosphere still raw and gripping; Graveborne's evolution is
evidenced through heightened song structure complexity and development. The lyrical themes of the album
dwell in different forms of negativity such as anti-Christian and anti-religious revelations, loss of faith, hope and
humanity, despair, depression and suicide.