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{{Short description|Russian rock and metal band}}
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{{notability|music|date=September 2021}}
{{More citations needed|date=October 2020}}
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| origin = [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Russia]]
| origin = [[Saint Petersburg]], Russia
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative metal]]|{{nowrap|[[melodic death metal]]}}|{{nowrap|[[progressive metal]]}}|[[djent]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative metal]]|{{nowrap|[[melodic death metal]]}}|{{nowrap|[[progressive metal]]}}|[[djent]]}}
| years_active = 1992–present
| years_active = 1992–present
| label = [[Mausoleum Records|Mausoleum]]
| label = [[Mausoleum Records|Mausoleum]]
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| website = [http://www.grenouer.com www.grenouer.com]
| website ={{url|grenouer.com}}
| current_members = * Ind
| current_members = * Ind
* Motor
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'''Grenouer''' is a Russian [[Rock music|rock]] and [[Heavy metal music|metal]] band, formed in late 1992 in [[Perm, Russia|Perm]]. Their name is an intentional misspelling of [[grimoire]], a magic textbook.
'''Grenouer''' is a Russian rock and [[Heavy metal music|metal]] band, formed in late 1992 in [[Perm, Russia|Perm]]. Their name is an intentional misspelling of [[grimoire]], a magic textbook.


== History ==
== History ==
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The debut was followed by other albums, released in Russia by labels like [[Irond]], [[More Hate]], [[Blacksmith Productions]], and Metallism, further developing their death metal approach. The third album, ''The Odour O' Folly,'' included a heavy cover version of [[A-Ha]]'s "[[Take On Me]]". The fourth album ''Presence With War'' lyrically dealt with the [[Iraq]]-related war issues; its front cover was made by [[Mickmo]], an American creator of comic books. Grenouer "is the most impressive metal statement from an unlikely source," Steve Beebee wrote in 2009, reviewing the album for ''[[Kerrang!]]'' and giving it a 4K-rating.<ref>Steve Beebee. ''Kerrang!'' magazine. Issue No.&nbsp;1247, February 17, 2009, Albums, p. 52.</ref>
The debut was followed by other albums, released in Russia by labels like [[Irond]], [[More Hate]], [[Blacksmith Productions]], and Metallism, further developing their death metal approach. The third album, ''The Odour O' Folly,'' included a heavy cover version of [[A-Ha]]'s "[[Take On Me]]". The fourth album ''Presence With War'' lyrically dealt with the [[Iraq]]-related war issues; its front cover was made by [[Mickmo]], an American creator of comic books. Grenouer "is the most impressive metal statement from an unlikely source," Steve Beebee wrote in 2009, reviewing the album for ''[[Kerrang!]]'' and giving it a 4K-rating.<ref>Steve Beebee. ''Kerrang!'' magazine. Issue No.&nbsp;1247, February 17, 2009, Albums, p. 52.</ref>
In the mid-2000s, Grenouer’s music began to change dramatically and at the same period musicians also relocated to [[Saint Petersburg]]. Preference was given to hardcore, math metal and even progressive rock. The fifth album ''Try'' was released worldwide in Great Britain by [[Casket Music]] (a division of [[Copro Records]]), that displayed these influences yet some fans of brutal death metal felt as if Grenouer was betraying their ideals. In fact they were just pioneering the genre that today has the term [[djent]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}} This did not stop musicians from further experiments and the next album, ''Lifelong Days,'' was recorded with the platinum selling Finnish producer [[Anssi Kippo]] at the Astia Studios. Released by the Spanish label [[Locomotive Records]], it showcased Grenouer’s new approach to merging extreme metal with rock riffing. "Unforgiving to the end, this is metal at its most genuinely ferocious," ''Kerrang!''{{'}}s Ryan Bird wrote of ''Presence With War'' (released in 2009 in the UK) in another 4K-rating review.<ref>Ryan Bird. ''Kerrang!'' Issue No.1251, March 7, 2009. Albums review, p. 51</ref>
In the mid-2000s, Grenouer's music began to change dramatically and at the same period musicians also relocated to [[Saint Petersburg]]. Preference was given to hardcore, math metal and even progressive rock. The fifth album ''Try'' was released worldwide in Great Britain by [[Casket Music]] (a division of [[Copro Records]]), that displayed these influences yet some fans of brutal death metal felt as if Grenouer was betraying their ideals. In fact they were just pioneering the genre that today has the term [[djent]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}} In a retrospective, ''Kerrang!''{{'}}s Ryan Bird wrote of ''Presence With War'' (released in 2009 in the UK) Unforgiving to the end, this is metal at its most genuinely ferocious," in another 4K-rating review.<ref>Ryan Bird. ''Kerrang!'' Issue No.1251, March 7, 2009. Albums review, p. 51</ref>

Grenouer has toured inside and outside Russia and participated in big open air festivals. Grenouer has shared the same stage with [[Testament (band)|Testament]], [[Pro Pain]], [[Textures (band)|Textures]], [[TesseracT (band)|TesseracT]], [[Anathema (band)|Anathema]], [[Cradle of Filth]], [[Entombed (band)|Entombed]], [[Napalm Death]], [[All Shall Perish]], [[Behemoth (band)|Behemoth]], [[Cephalic Carnage]], [[Despised Icon]], [[Hate (band)|Hate]], [[Neurosis (band)|Neurosis]], [[Pain (musical project)|Pain]], [[Primordial (band)|Primordial]], [[Soilwork]], [[Sworn Enemy]], [[The Berzerker]], [[Tiamat (band)|Tiamat]], [[Trail of Tears (band)|Trail of Tears]], [[Warbringer]], and many others.


In 2008, the band released their sixth studio album ''Lifelong Days'',<ref>{{cite news|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/russia-s-grenouer-to-release-lifelong-days-in-june/|title=Russia's Grenouer to Release Lifelong Days Album in June|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]}}</ref> which continued in the same vein as its predecessor. After this record, the band would take their music in a more melodic direction starting with 2013's ''Blood on the Face'', cutting out harsh vocals on their songs in favor of exclusively clean singing, which they've stuck with since.
Grenouer's seventh album, ''Blood on the Face,'' was released worldwide in 2013, in Europe on May 3, and North America on July 9 through [[Mausoleum Records]]. It was recorded with different producers – Finnish [[Anssi Kippo]], at the Astia Studios and Italians Dualized and Eddy Cavazza, at dysFUNCTION Productions. Dualized made mixing at Zeta Factory Studios and afterwards the material got mastered at the [[Finnvox]] Studio by Mika Jussila. The sound of the album has shed extreme metal sounds in favour of modern rock and alternative metal.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}


In 2021, a separate incarnation of the band named Grenouer Inc. was formed featuring the return of past members, created as a return to their [[death metal]] roots. They released their two debut singles in late 2023.
Grenouer's songs are featured on various compilations including "Adrenaline 2: Rush Hour", a soundtrack to computer game.


==Controversy==
==Controversy==
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== Line-up ==
== Line-up ==
* [[Ind (singer)|Ind]] – [[vocals]]
* [[Ind (singer)|Ind]] – vocals
* [[Motor (guitarist)|Motor]] – [[guitar]]
* [[Motor (guitarist)|Motor]] – guitar
* [[Al Bolo (bassist)|Al Bolo]] – [[Bass (guitar)|bass]]
* [[Al Bolo (bassist)|Al Bolo]] – bass
* [[Danny D (drummer)|Danny D]] – [[Drum kit|drums]]
* [[Danny D (drummer)|Danny D]] – drums


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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[[Category:Russian technical death metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1992]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1992]]
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[[Category:Russian musical quartets]]
[[Category:Locomotive Music artists]]
[[Category:Locomotive Music artists]]

Latest revision as of 18:57, 3 March 2024

Grenouer
Background information
OriginSaint Petersburg, Russia
Genres
Years active1992–present
LabelsMausoleum
Members
  • Ind
  • Motor
  • Buzzy
  • Danny
  • Daemon
Websitegrenouer.com

Grenouer is a Russian rock and metal band, formed in late 1992 in Perm. Their name is an intentional misspelling of grimoire, a magic textbook.

History

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The debut was followed by other albums, released in Russia by labels like Irond, More Hate, Blacksmith Productions, and Metallism, further developing their death metal approach. The third album, The Odour O' Folly, included a heavy cover version of A-Ha's "Take On Me". The fourth album Presence With War lyrically dealt with the Iraq-related war issues; its front cover was made by Mickmo, an American creator of comic books. Grenouer "is the most impressive metal statement from an unlikely source," Steve Beebee wrote in 2009, reviewing the album for Kerrang! and giving it a 4K-rating.[1]

In the mid-2000s, Grenouer's music began to change dramatically and at the same period musicians also relocated to Saint Petersburg. Preference was given to hardcore, math metal and even progressive rock. The fifth album Try was released worldwide in Great Britain by Casket Music (a division of Copro Records), that displayed these influences yet some fans of brutal death metal felt as if Grenouer was betraying their ideals. In fact they were just pioneering the genre that today has the term djent.[citation needed] In a retrospective, Kerrang!'s Ryan Bird wrote of Presence With War (released in 2009 in the UK) Unforgiving to the end, this is metal at its most genuinely ferocious," in another 4K-rating review.[2]

In 2008, the band released their sixth studio album Lifelong Days,[3] which continued in the same vein as its predecessor. After this record, the band would take their music in a more melodic direction starting with 2013's Blood on the Face, cutting out harsh vocals on their songs in favor of exclusively clean singing, which they've stuck with since.

In 2021, a separate incarnation of the band named Grenouer Inc. was formed featuring the return of past members, created as a return to their death metal roots. They released their two debut singles in late 2023.

Controversy

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In 2004, the Mayor of Kemerovo banned Grenouer's concert the very same day they arrived at the city, allegedly for the advocacy of violence.[4]

Line-up

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Discography

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References

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  1. ^ Steve Beebee. Kerrang! magazine. Issue No. 1247, February 17, 2009, Albums, p. 52.
  2. ^ Ryan Bird. Kerrang! Issue No.1251, March 7, 2009. Albums review, p. 51
  3. ^ "Russia's Grenouer to Release Lifelong Days Album in June". Blabbermouth.net.
  4. ^ The Exventer band member's statement Archived 2013-06-26 at the Wayback Machine. EXVENTER: "Группа теперь является официально запрещённой в г. Кемерово и Кемеровской области!". [dead link]
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