Graceless

Graceless is a Dutch death-doom powerhouse formed in 2012 by brothers Paul and Remco Kreft, who channel old-school metal vibes through their raw, churning sound. Drawing inspiration from giants like Asphyx, Celtic Frost, and Bolt Thrower, this Utrecht-based duo (who also play together in stoner/doom band Solar Haze) specializes in crushing riffs and atmospheric heaviness that feels straight out of a crypt excavation. Since their 2016 debut "Glorious End," they've carved their name deeper into the underground with albums like the cavernous "Shadowlands" (2020) and their 2023 crusher "Where Vultures Know Your Name," proving they're masters of blending death metal's intensity with doom's ominous weight. Their music – including recent tracks like "Resurrection of the Graveless" – serves as a gnarly love letter to '90s extreme metal, delivered with a no-frills authenticity that's earned them respect in the international metal scene.

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