Égrotants, souffreteux, cacochymes, covidards is the new album by the French medieval black metal band Grylle that uses no modern instruments, instead employing historical instruments like lutes, pipes, flutes, and a Sarrazin guitar to create a unique, dark, and folk-infused black metal sound. The album blends medieval folk melodies with harsh black metal vocals, exploring themes of sickness and modern social problems, with the title "covidards" hinting at its lyrical focus on contemporary issues, particularly the pandemic. It features guest musicians and a distinctive production style, offering a complex and immersive listening experience.
Incredible album, middle-age is back and is not making it easy! Dirt, sickness are your companions in this journey full of great medieval melodies. Simply impressively performed!
- Coloured LP in a 3mm cover.
- 40 pages 21cm x 21cm booklet (soft cover, gold hotfoil)!
- Inside : an album of True medieval paintings and black metal.