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Grindcore z Archangielska w Rosji. „Graves of Ice” to koncept-album, który nawiązuje do powieści Dana Simmonsa „Terror”. Zabójcza mieszanka grindcore i death metalu dla fanów NAPALM DEATH i NASUM!



Tuunbaq isn't only a grindcore trio hailing from Arkhangelsk in Russia but also a monstrous spirit bear in Inuit mythology. Album title Graves of Ice and the cover artwork depicting private marine William Braine from HMS Erebus are obvious allusions to the ill-fated Franklin expedition to find the legendary Northwest Passage in the mid-nineteenth century. American author Dan Simmons wrote a novel of epic proportions entitled The Terror about what might have happened to the two ships twelve years ago. The novel was transformed into a stunning television series that was released in ten gripping episodes last year. A second season followed this year but is unrelated to the novel and its settings. This subject has also been quite popular over the past few years since HMS Erebus was finally found in Queen Maud Golf five years ago while HMS Terror was found in Terror Bay three years ago. Numerous exhibitions about the expedition can be found in numerous Canadian cities. I have seen information about it at the Museum of Vancouver, the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg, the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax. I'm glad to see that the complex story of the ill-fated expedition continues to inspire people around the world and Tuunbaq's Graves of Ice is a wonderful example for this.

This record is much more than a grindcore record since it includes brutal death elements but also funeral doom moments and a few atmospheric ambient transitions. The record's vibe is menacing, mysterious and oppressive which suits the grim topic particularly well. The songs convince with gripping riffs, variable rhythm section and raw, haunted and desperate harsh vocals. This style brings the horrors experienced in the Great White North to life in an almost cinematic fashion. The tracks never overstay their welcome and clock in at just above two minutes on average.

''Terror Takes Shapes'' convinces with brutal eruptions followed by gloomy breakdowns that visualize the horrors the crews of the two ships faced one and a half centuries ago.

''White Man'' however is on the atmospheric side with slow and plodding riffs evoking bleak uneasiness before the song erupts into a pitiless grindcore tune.

''Carnival Blood'' is so slow and discordant that it sends shivers down the spine and the stoic drum play and thunderous bass sounds stand out in particular.

The closing ''Last Letter'' clocks in at an impressive five and a half minutes and summarizes the previous ten songs and their unique stylistics cleverly. If you only want to listen to one single track to make up your mind about the quality of this release, this outstanding highlight should be your first choice. This song is one of the most atmospheric, creative and detailed grindcore tracks ever performed.

The story of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition has intrigued people for nearly two hundred years and many conclusion will still unfold, many mysteries shall be uncovered and numerous questions still need to be answered. I'm eager to discover more documentaries, exhibits or works of fiction regarding this fascinating topic. Tuunbaq's Graves of Ice is a highlight in the latter category and convinces with atmosphere, grit and inspiration. It's certainly one of the most creative grindcore records I have ever listened to and you should give it a chance.

kluseba



..::TRACK-LIST::..

1. Captain 01:53
2. Terror Takes Shapes 01:46
3. Crew 01:51
4. White Man 02:06
5. Tuunbaq 01:31
6. Blind 01:35
7. Carnival In Blood 02:16
8. Lady Silent 00:36
9. Traitor 01:58
10. Heart Of The Northern Darkness 02:28
11. Last Letter 05:28

Bonus Tracks:
12. Souleaters 02:00
13. In Drink We Grind 00:55
14. Mommy, Can I Go Out And Kill Tonight (Misfits cover) 01:42



..::OBSADA::..

Andrey Borau - Bass
Andrey Jurgen - Guitars
Andrey Rusty - Vocals



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