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City: Jeddah
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009 

GRIEVING AGE, first saudi band to play in europe DOOM SHALL RISE FESTIVAL!



Germany ,April /2010 hope to see you all there DOOM ON!



http://www.doomshallrise.de/wp/



Wednesday, December 16, 2009 

  Lovely doomish review! check it out guy;)

Grieving Age Grieving Age - In Aloof Lantern, Thy Bequeathed, A Wailer Quietus

1. A Quadrennial Dame Pyres, Hearses Shall No Yawn, Thence
2. Therefore, A Myriad Of Gargoyles Bellow Their Aborted Versicles, Quoth Thee

Would Saudi Arabian doom/death outfit Grieving Age understand the term “WTF”? Ultimately it matters little if you know who Dame Pyres is, or what a vesicle is. What does matter is that Grieving Age’s self-released debut album is another bolt in the strengthening foundations of the building metal scene in countries like Saudi Arabia.

‘A Quadrennial Dame Pyres, Hearses Shall No Yawn, Thence’ has a lethargic, insidious rhythm that is agonisingly slow. The vocals are growled and groaned with rumbling mania and keep the music imbibed with a feverish drone. ‘Therefore, A Myriad Of Gargoyles Bellow Their Aborted Versicles, Quoth Thee’ is equally as sluggish and doom-laden, with a near-depressive tempo that then speeds up into deep, chugging death and thrashing blasts.

There is little in the way of middle-eastern influence except for a certain unidentifiable nuance, but Grieving Age’s impetus was a love of pure doom and their desire was to make it. They have recorded two almost narrative pieces of music; epic journeys through the murkier sounds that metal likes to dredge up from the mire of the human mind. Dame Pyres would be suitably impressed.

Reviewed by Annette Simmonds
‘In Aloof Lantern, Thy Bequeathed, A Wailer Quietus’ is out now on
Lugga Music

Saturday, December 05, 2009 

Finally,doom-metal.com reviewed our album!i've been waiting for this long time ago...

http://www.doom-metal.com/reviews.php?r=..1539


Grieving Age - In aloof Lantern, Thy Beaqueathed a wailer Quietus... (2009)


If you were to make a list of the countries producing Doom Metal, Saudi Arabia wouldn't be on top of it. Therefore, it was quite a surprise to me to discover a band coming from that part of the World. Grieving Age, according to their biography, play a Doom/Death that's highly influenced by My Dying Bride. While this influence may ring true in their very literature-influenced lyrics, the music lies far from the Gothic Doom sound the Yorkshire bards have been known for the last decade.

Because Grieving Age plays it raw, plays it cold, and, most importantly, plays it punishing and uncompromising. If I had to compare them to other bands, I would rather look towards Mythic, the US Dusk or the current Runemagick. This is the same ultra-slow Death Metal sound, reeking of graves in the night and with the occasional bursts of violence. Still, Grieving Age never lose sight of the fact that they are playing Doom metal, and mournful riffs are quite abundant. In the vocal style, expect nothing but deep abyssal growls. So, what were have here is a rather good first album (in a very beautiful digipack), with songs going as long as 20 minutes. Flawless? Alas, no.

For Grieving Age brings nothing new to the table. What I mean is, while this album is damn enjoyable, it has too much of an European sound and could have been released by nearly any band in the Old World. The band is young and have plenty of rooms left for a future evolution, but I must say that, considering their country of origin, I was expecting maybe something a bit more original (like the use of traditional instruments). Grieving Age has a lot to say, the ideas are here and the potential big. Their lyrics are clearly influenced a lot by the classics of Arab poetry, and that's a major plus. If the music were to benefit from a bit more originality, then Grieving Age could very well become the leader of a new wave of southern Doom. I wish them the best, and hope they'll develop the numerous good ideas you can find on this release for their next record.

Saturday, December 05, 2009 

Finally,doom-metal.com reviewed our album!i've been waiting for this long time ago...

http://www.doom-metal.com/reviews.php?r=..1539


Grieving Age - In aloof Lantern, Thy Beaqueathed a wailer Quietus... (2009)


If you were to make a list of the countries producing Doom Metal, Saudi Arabia wouldn't be on top of it. Therefore, it was quite a surprise to me to discover a band coming from that part of the World. Grieving Age, according to their biography, play a Doom/Death that's highly influenced by My Dying Bride. While this influence may ring true in their very literature-influenced lyrics, the music lies far from the Gothic Doom sound the Yorkshire bards have been known for the last decade.

Because Grieving Age plays it raw, plays it cold, and, most importantly, plays it punishing and uncompromising. If I had to compare them to other bands, I would rather look towards Mythic, the US Dusk or the current Runemagick. This is the same ultra-slow Death Metal sound, reeking of graves in the night and with the occasional bursts of violence. Still, Grieving Age never lose sight of the fact that they are playing Doom metal, and mournful riffs are quite abundant. In the vocal style, expect nothing but deep abyssal growls. So, what were have here is a rather good first album (in a very beautiful digipack), with songs going as long as 20 minutes. Flawless? Alas, no.

For Grieving Age brings nothing new to the table. What I mean is, while this album is damn enjoyable, it has too much of an European sound and could have been released by nearly any band in the Old World. The band is young and have plenty of rooms left for a future evolution, but I must say that, considering their country of origin, I was expecting maybe something a bit more original (like the use of traditional instruments). Grieving Age has a lot to say, the ideas are here and the potential big. Their lyrics are clearly influenced a lot by the classics of Arab poetry, and that's a major plus. If the music were to benefit from a bit more originality, then Grieving Age could very well become the leader of a new wave of southern Doom. I wish them the best, and hope they'll develop the numerous good ideas you can find on this release for their next record.

Saturday, December 05, 2009 

Another short semi review about the album,it won't 10 second reading it!

PS: Scroll down the page a bit to find the article.

http://www.live4metal.com/reviews-783.ht..m


Saturday, December 05, 2009 

 One of the best review we've ever got!yet short but good!but this time you have to scroll down a lot to find the article:P

but i'm posting it anyway.

http://gaspetc.com/Trax_Fall09.html


GRIEVING AGE In Aloof Lantern, Thy Bequeathed A Wailer Quietus
grieving age
I believe that Grieving Age is the first Saudi Arabian metal band I have come across in my time. The band has been around since 2003, and this is their first full-length - a self released two song affair clocking in at about 37 minutes.
The music here is pure death/doom, in the vein of early My Dying Bride (in fact, Aaron Stainthorpe created the bands logo and also did the artwork for this release), Anathema, etc. Slow, downtuned, heavy as fuck music that will put you on the brink of depression is what you expect, and it is what you will get. There are some really good, slow riffs going on here, and there are tons of great little melodic bits piecing it all together as well. The music here is precise and cutting, while the vocals are tortured and menacing - just the way they should be.
One of the most impressive things about this release is the presentation. The artwork is great, the disc comes in a gatefold package, with full-color artwork inside and out, and a 12 page booklet with full lyrics and other stuff. The production is pretty much flawless, and the disc was mixed and mastered by none other than Dan Dan Swanö, so you know that side of it is gonna be flawless as well. The disc is available through Lugga Music - go get yourself a copy.
         B             -Goz
 


Thursday, November 12, 2009 
Hi all,

    We get reviewed in a french website Soilchronicles ,please check it out,i tried to translate it into English but it sounded weird,so i will keep the original text.


Grieving Age - In Aloof Lantern, They Bequeathed A Wailer Quietus

Tracklist

1.A Quadrennial Dame Pyres, Hearses Shall No Yawn, Thence 19.55
2- Therefore, A Myriad Of Gargoyles Bellow Their Aborted Versicles, Quoth Thee 16.59
    Artiste : Grieving Age
    Sortie : 16 juillet 2009
    Style : Doom Death
    Label : Lugga Music Productions

Note du Soilchroniqueur (Metalpsychokiller):
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Line-up de Grieving Age sur cet album :

Ahmed Shawli - Chant
Ghassan Fudail - Guitare
Diya Azzoni – Guitare
Hosam Tammar - Basse
Abdullah Sabab- Guitariste de session / claviers
Une courte introduction pour seulement expliciter aux lecteurs mon bonheur à chroniquer ce premier opus des Grieving Age. Sans verser dans la démagogie du « Love And Peace » woodstockien , il ne tombe pas en effet tous les jours dans l’escarcelle du reviewer un tel album ayant vocation à rejeter aux oubliettes les dogmes culturels, religieux et ethniques. A l’image de son titre à rallonge, et en rupture totale avec la tendance concise actuelle quand il s’agit d’affubler une palette d’un terme générique accrocheur, cette « Lantern » vous demande quelques éclaircissements…

Tout d’abord, avoir six musiciens aux manettes ne s’avère déjà pas aussi usuel que l’on pourrait le penser, tant trouver ensuite la juste alchimie à faire jouer tout ce monde ensemble se révèle délicat. Mais le groupe formé en 2003, a pris le temps de la réflexion et de la maturité pour nous délivrer un premier opus très abouti ; malgré le pari risqué choisi de ne délivrer que deux titres sur sa première offrande. Seulement deux plages certes, mais avoisinant les 18 et 20 minutes ; ce qui convenez-en se montre particulièrement « Couillu ». Ajoutez à cela que la musicalité du combo ne s’affranchit du style Doom/death scandinave que par une curiosité somme toute assez incroyable : Grieving Age nous vient de Jeddah, Arabie Saoudite. En guise de trolls errant dans de froides contrées brumeuses fertiles à la mythologie nordique ; « vlà t’y pas » que surgissent des sables brulants de mystérieux vaisseaux du désert métaleux jusqu’à la garde.

Certaines de mes dernières découvertes exotiques, et ayant pour nom Chthonic (Black sympho de Taiwan) ou encore Myrath (Metal Prog, Tunisie), m’ayant laissé plus que conquis ; je vous avoue avoir passé sans trop d’encombres l’écueil de la durée des deux titres délivrés. Car celui-ci sera le principal frein à votre appréciation initiale ; un peu comme si vous deviez ingurgiter in facto six à sept morceaux accrochés les uns aux autres. Certains d’entre vous risquent de ne pouvoir franchir allègrement le cap ; et ce d’autant plus qu’un second obstacle moins saillant s’érigera devant vous. Celui du chant, qui par instant peut finir par se révéler un peu trop linéaire.

Heureusement, ces deux petits « défauts » mis ..é ; tout le reste n’est que du bonheur. Une bonne production, des ambiances cold et dark de haute tenue, une voix Death accrocheuse à souhait malgré tout, des musiciens qui tiennent la route et se font plaisir, une mélodicité à la mise en place parfaite… Du grand art tout simplement. A mi-chemin entre du « old » Candlemass et du My Dying Bride ; Grieving Age revisite et explore avec réussite un Arabian Doom qui vous revient à la face tel un ressac ou une tempête du désert. Imparable !!!

L’exotisme n’a ici que la provenance du groupe, car tout fleure résolument le maelstrom hybride scandinave. Un sacré coup de bluff, une sacrée surprise et un sacré album. En un mot, « Sidérant ». Et à découvrir absolument.

Metalpsychokiller

Saturday, November 07, 2009 
Hi all,

    An interview with Grieving Age been posted,check it out!


Cheers!

1)    We have on eraskor.com the Grieving Age, an Arabian doom-metal band! Thanks for accepting our interview! Congratulations for your music! Tell us band story and describe line up, please…
It all started back August/2003, when Ghassan met up with Ahmed in Rotana’s music store, where Ahmed works. It was clear they shared an appreciation of metal music in general and doom in particular, they met few times later ,discussed the local metal scene in Saudi Arabia ”which is unknown widely”, and the possibility of having a mid success band, they wanted to start something but due to circumstances they did not . October/2004, in a moment of pure impulse Ahmed called Ghassan it seemed completely out of the blue since the two have not spoken nor met in such a long time .
Immediately Ahmed started off by proposing the idea of starting a band again, they met up a few hours later Not wasting anytime and got down to working on the bands theme and headlines ,their determination was visible. Ahmed assigned song writer/lead vocal. Ghassan lead Guitarist. Ghassan suggested (Emad-Wasted land) as a drummer.
The serious work started with a song entitled (The house of gloomy Anna), rehearsing sessions lasted for weeks ,passionate and eager they began working on another track (Which was Un-named) during this time they were looking for a name to suit the band’s attitude, they came up with a few names such as (Weeping Winter, Dark Vision) But it felt unoriginal. Little they knew their name was already there ”Grieving Age” it was picked up from their own music lyrics the three agreed. While working on their single, they met Abdullah, They liked the way he played the piano and approached him with their band’s idea in a few days he joined playing on the keyboards.
Ghassan again made a suggestion but this time for a second guitarist, he thought who better for the job than Ayman(wasted land) ,He accepted and was welcomed. For some reason they neglected the two first songs, and chose to focus on their new one, titled (My River).
Looking to record they went to Yazid-drummer of Panjiah ”another Local band” , Along with Khalid(ex-Panjiah’s guitarist)which worked on the song as a sound engineer/producer, It was complete during one month end of Feb/2005. Re-titled under the name of (My Hopeless River) By that time Diya came from Al-Dhahran and joined the band as a rhythm guitarist/violinist, while Ayman held the bass position. My hopeless River received great reviews from the metal fans in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Lebanon.
Working on their second project entitled (Have I sinned); they got back to their doom/death metal roots which were clearly their influenced by ”My Dying Bride and Old Anathema”. Diya’s impression was so obvious on this song, He did an astonishing job. The song was recorded as a live demo. Well known by now in the local metal scene the band got an invitation to perform in the SA Metal gig they couldn’t make it according to the band ”they didn’t have time”,
The line up has been settled for a while till they started working on the third track previously entitled, (A nightmare within a nightmare) And recently (Nocturnal realm of desolation), Mohammed Shata joined the band as a bassist after Aymans deparute to focus more on Wasted Land,Mohammed lasted for a short time then he left because some personal problems and Ayman came back again.
2) Listening tracks of ” In Aloof Lantern, Thy Bequeathed A Wailer Quietus  ” I remembered bands  like first Anathema, My dying bride, first Paradise Lost, a really trip in the past! What are your influences and your favorite bands at moment? Is there any bands that changed your life?
At the moment our favorite bands are the same bands we used to listen 10 years ago which are My Dying Bride,Anathema,Mourning Beloveth,Novembre,November’s Doom,Swallow The Sun,Candlemass,Black Sabbath,Morbid Angel,Suffocation,Obituary and Neurosis.
My Dying Bride and Anathema totally changed us! We formed Grieving Age because of love we have toward their Doom,Cheers and thanks for all the great efforts they did :)
3) What are the themes of your lyrics? They’re very particular and long, with a lot of amazing and obscure words. Especially, which are  inspirations for your lyrics?
Well , I didn’t have a direct path to seek in writing the lyrics but usually it carries a lot of death and darkness! I get inspired by the ancient history specially the mythologies.
4) How You give birth to  your composition? Who is involved in writing of lyrics and music?
Each member brings his own idea and thoughts of the next song and we sit together and see how we can develop the basic idea.
We do all involve in music compositions  ,e ach member works on his own instrument, me personally take the duty of writing the lyrics.
5) I adore whole recording! It is amazing : very doomish, with a particular charm, true death-doom  with great growl!!! These are all things that, lovers of these sonorousness, surely appreciate! But..for who hasn’t listened your album yet, how would you introduce it?
If you truly a Doom Death fan and love the long songs with no sense of sweetness and mercy then here is your record  ;)
6) I read on your myspace the mastering has been done by a great professional, Dan Swano, and entire artwork has been created by one of the king of Doom Metal, Aaron Stainthorpe ( My Dying bride’s vocalist, ndr). I think that quality of recording is really good and artwork is very strange and surrealistic! How  was the work with these two professional like? Are you proud and satisfied, and  Can you explain meanings of artwork?
Dealing with those 2 gentlemen were the best expierence ever! 2 professional, humble and genius musicians! We are totally happy about the results and I believe Dan Swano reached the sounds of our dreams.
For the artwork I prefer leaving it puzzled and let the listener guessing what the hell all about . I don’t wanna guide people ,let them see what they want to see and explain what they want to explain.
7) Grieving Age comes from Saudi Arabia : how is musical situation there? (promotion, support and live)! What is your opinion about Saudi Arabia underground , are there bands you love in particular way?
At the moment the situation is kinda messy, no live concerts or support we still trying to dig our way out with the other bands, but oh well hopefully things get changed anytime soon.
We have a very good  underground bands and I personally love them and appreciate their music! Such as Deathless Anguish, Wasted Land, Immortal Pain, Sound Of Ruby, Creative Waste and Sandstoned.
8) Are you  planning a tour or any lives? Have  you ever played in Italy? I saw on your myspace, between influences, a name of a great our band : Novembre. What is your opinion about this band? Did they influence your music, too ?
Yes we would like to tour live! Especially in Europe and Italy , I believe our music fits the European atmosphere more than anywhere else, plans are running but nothing confirmed yet but most probably in 2010.
Oh Novembre, hell yeah!!One of the best bands ever, Classica ( the album ) had a great influence in our music and style.
9) How are going the  promotion and sales of  “In Aloof Lantern, Thy Bequeathed A Wailer Quietus“? Is there a great response by doom metal fans? Where is possible buy your recording?
You can buy it via www.luggamusic.com and yeah we had a good response towards the album from the doom fans but definitely not all of them loved it, we received a handful criticisms specially about the songs length! lol
10) Well guys, we thank heartily for this interview on ERASKOR.COM  and for time granted!   Congratulations  for your full-length  and I wish a great success you! We wait your band in Italy…
Thanks a lot for the nice interview we do appreciate it! And expect us anytime in 2010.
(A cura di Marco Squillino)

Saturday, October 31, 2009 
Hi all,

    Check out the new review regarding our debut album!have a good time and great weekend:)



http://www.metalzone.gr/reviews.php?action=details&id=1514&lang=en


Cheers
Grieving Age
Saturday, October 17, 2009 

Hi all,

   Grieving Age appeared on Terrorizer magazine ( October issue ),so if you have time and enough money go and buy it