Grendel

Grendel is an industrial and dark electronic music project hailing from the Netherlands, known for its hard-hitting beats, dense atmospheres, and piercing vocals. The project, led by the enigmatic figure known simply as VLRK, started capturing the attention of the alternative electronic music scene in the early 2000s. With a name inspired by the legendary monster from the ancient English epic "Beowulf," Grendel carves out a narrative of modern-day dystopias and personal demons through aggressive synths and relentless rhythms.

Over the years, Grendel has undergone a significant evolution in sound and scope. Albums like "Timewave: Zero" and "Age of the Disposable Body" showcase the band's adeptness in blending themes of societal decay with potent, body-moving electronic sounds, winning over fans across the globe. Their remix works, such as "House of Black + White (Grendel Remix)" and "Dose (Grendel Remix)," reveal their ability to reinvent other artists' music with their distinctive dark and energetic style. The reissue of early material, like "Inhumane Amusement at the End of Ages: REDUX (2000-2002)," underscores Grendel's legacy and continuing relevance in a genre that prizes innovation and intensity.

Genres

Aggrotech

Cyberpunk

Ebm

Futurepop

Industrial Metal

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Latest Release

Split (Grendel Remix)

Grendel

Single - Released July 25, 2025