The German black metallers Granitader present thier new EP record, “Schlachtenklang”, on digipack CD format via Purity Through Fire.

Following last year’s masterful debut album, “Der Wald zwischen den Welten”, Granitader continue to storm the ramparts with the three-song / 16-minute “Schlachtenklang”. Short but most definitely sweet, this new EP is absolutely bursting at the seams with triumph and urgency; any longer and the listener might have a heart attack! Whereas that celebrated first full-length showed the Germans’ masterful grasp of songwriting and dynamics – and plenty of confidence and charisma to spare – here do Granitader light a fire under their pagan black metal, swarming from every direction with swords-aloft bloodlust and righteous bravado. Comparisons to the likes of Windur, Falkenbach, or fellow Teutonic horde Horn are still valid, but daresay do none of them whip forth such a life-affirming fury quite like “Schlachtenklang”, and the incorporation of occasional deathly vocals is a welcome development. Old souls who exude the effervescence of the new, Granitader continue their ascent to the top of the pagan pack with “Schlachtenklang”!

Tracklist:
1. Durch die Felder 4:07
2. In die Schlacht 6:15
3. Wie Brüder 4:52

Listen below:

Follow the band:
granitader.bandcamp.com