Upon the Darkest Shores

by Grim Ravine

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steve zodiac Unpretentious and original blackened sludgy doom. The Portsmouth posse definitely have a sweet style all of their own and it’s as filthy as all fuck on the surface, but underneath lies an addictively drone-like quality that gets its hooks in drags you down to even murkier depths. Yes, this shit right here? That’s my kinda shit..!

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	1.	Colossal Matter 07:09
	2.	Xenolith 06:46
	3.	Portend 03:34
	4.	Singularity 07:02
	5.	Organic Corruption 08:31
	6.	Tattered Mantle 05:07
	7.	Orogenesis 10:27

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released September 22, 2023

All music written and performed by Grim Ravine.
Vocals: Gareth Nutbeen
Guitars: Martin Shouler
Drums: David Webber

Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Paul “Win” Winstanley.
Assistant Recording Engineer: Joe Lyndon.
Artwork & Logo: Martin Shouler.

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Excerpts from Reviews:

“Aural punishment, song execution as physical catharsis, nasty, nasty fucking feedback — all of these and a heaping dose of subduction volcano tonality result in a misanthropic, mournful and, yes, colossal — as in opening track “Colossal Matter,” which establishes a brooding mood before casting forth its full dole of violence.”
"One way or the other, Grim Ravine are more than the sum of their genre."
The Obelisk - Full review:
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"It’s not similar to many acts of Doom Death Metal because this filthy outfit is beyond the classical approach of the genre, with distorted noisy tunes on the chords, a solid work on the drums, and shrieks and grunts sounding as coming from a deep and unfathomable thick lay of mist. It’s really good, a different insight on a eroded formula." 8 out of 10.
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"In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Grim Ravine and if you are a fan of blackened sludge and doom metal, you should check out this album. 8 out of 10.
Adifferentshadeofblackmetalzine - Full review:
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Grim Ravine Portsmouth, UK

"Grim Ravine’s doom is more like a glacier leaving a canyon in its wake. Then they fill that canyon with misanthropy, amplifier feedback, and a few shit-tons of fossilized misery." Decibel Magazine

“Suffice to say Grim Ravine are one of the finest purveyors of extreme blackened doom to emerge from the UK.” The Sludgelord ... more

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