Gjendod/Svekkelse/Osmose Productions/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Norway's  Gjendod  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  very  varied  and  intense  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Svekkelse"  which  will  be  released  in  September  by  Osmose  Productions.

  A  very  heavy  and  aggressive  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  album  also  add  in a   great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  a  lot  of  the  guitar  riffing  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.

  Most  of  the  music  is  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  classic  Norwegian  style  while  also  being  very  modern  at  the  same  time.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilzied  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  technical  sounding  as  well  as  a  couple  of  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  some  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,  acoustic  guitars  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  a  later  track  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  spoken  words  along  with  some  synths  also  being  added  towards  the  end.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written    in  Norwegian  and  cover  dark  lore  and  legends.  

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Gjendod  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  Norwegian  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Lykkens  bortgang"  "En  staur  i  hjertet"  and  "Den  falske  rate".  8  out  of  10.

   https://bfan.link/GJENDOD-Svekkelse

Gjendod/Livskramper/Osmose Productions/2024 Full Length Review

 

  Gjendod  are  a  band  from  Norway  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a  very modern  form  of  Norwegian  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2024  album  "Livskramper"  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  Osmose  Productions.

  Acoustic  guitars  start  off  the  album  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  yet  chaotic  style.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.  

  All  of t he  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Synths  are  also  add  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody  along  with  a  couple  of  songs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  spoken  word  parts,  clear  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  the  tracks  also  add  in  a  good  balance  between  old  school  and  modern  influences.

  On  this  recording  Gjendod  brings  in  more  of  a  diverse  style  of  black  metal  without  losing  any  of  the  aggression  of  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Norwegian  and  cover  darkness  and  death  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Gjendod  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  Norwegian  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Livskramper"  "Byttingen"  and  "I  nattend  land".  8  out  of  10.

  https://youtu.be/ShKyp0qtrRk

Gjendod Interview

1. For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
"Gjendød is a two-piece formed in Trondheim by K on guitar/ bass and me (KK) on drums and vocals. We play black metal  how we think it should sound. We formed late 2015, but we have talked about this and planned it for years while playing others styles of music."

2. In April you had released your first demo, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording?
"I think the sound is fairly perfect on that demo, quite satisfied with it. I thought the bassdrum could maybe have been a millimeter louder but I am passed that now."

3. Can you tell us a little bit more about the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
"Yes, strongly anti-christian, hateful towards any religion really... Genetics, let the strong survive, human breeding and ancient funeral traditions."

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Gjendod'?
"Redeath. Instead of rebirth. It's also musically what we want."

5. Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you planning on expanding the line up in the future or do you chose to remain a duo?
"We will probably continue this way forever, but guests might come and visit."

6. The demo was released on 'Hellthrasher Productions' are you happy with the support they have given you so far?
"Absolutely, the best!"

7. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?
"A lot of strange feedback saying that we haven't mixed or mastered, or that we are obviously inspired by bands that we never heard of, and that we play finnish black metal. A lot of people have understood us as well, so there has mostly been good response."

8. Are any of the band members also involved with any other bands or musical projects?
"We two have played together and not together in different bands and projects since the 90ies. We have played a lot of different genres, and we live in the studio at periods."

9. When can we expect a full length and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
"We are still recording our first album. Right now we are recording guitar two, so there is some stuff left. I think it's a continuation of the demo. Same style but different songs. I don't know when it's coming because we have no clue on who, what or when."

10. What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
"I guess Gjendød are inspired by early 90ies black metal. Safe to say that. But we try not to be specific, just try to capture that feeling. Nowadays I'm listening to old soundtrack LP's."

11. Does Satanism or Occultism play any role in your music?
"Of course we are a satanic band. But occultism, if you think about this "I know something you don't and I can show you, IF you do this and pay that. I'll show you some cool symbols as well. It will help your understimulated religious mind", the answer is no."

12. Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
"Thanks alot for the interview."

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Gjendod/Self Titled/Hellthrasher Productions/2016 Demo Review

  Gjendod  are  a  band  from  Norway  that  plays  a  very  raw  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  titled  2016  demo  which  was  released by  Hellthrasher  Productions.

  A  very  fast  and  raw  black  metal  sound  starts  off  the  demo  along  with  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  and  you  can  also hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that are  present  on  the  recording  and  after  awhile  grim  black  metal  screams  and  melodic  guitar  leads  are  added  onto  the  recording.

  After awhile  the  songs  bring  in  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  the  songs  also  stick  to  a  very  true  Nordic  tradition  of  black  metal  while  also  being  more  aggressive  than  most  of  the  modern  bands  from  their  home  land  and  when  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  done  in  a  very  dark  and  melodic  fashion  and  the  whole  demo  sticks  to  a  very  heavy  and  raw  sound  from  beginning  to  ending  of  the  recording and  the  last  song  is  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  Gjendod  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  fast,  raw,  aggressive  and  heavy  sounding,  the  production  sounds  very  raw  yet  heavy  and  powerful  at  the  same  time  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Norwegian  and  cover  genetics,  death  and  anti  Christianity  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Gjendod  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  and  aggressive  black  metal band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you should  check  out  this  demo.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Evig  Svart  Royk"  and  "Likdans".  8  out  of  10.

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