Cry Of Silence



Artist Bio

Genre - Heathen Black Metal (Hellenic Black Metal)
Lyrical themes include - Heathen Pride, The Vast Hellenic Forests & Nature; The Gods, Paganism, Nostalgia, Anti-Humanity, Pain, Loss, and Depression.

Though there may be lyrical content, and imagery that suggests otherwise, Cry of Silence should not be considered ‘Depressive Black Metal’. Granath has also slightly reshaped the face of the band recently by recruiting a female backing vocalist/lyricist and has personally labeled Cry Of Silence as "Heathen Black Metal".

Album Release Information

Cry Of Silence 2009 - Wandering Through Pagan Times

Released on Monday 29 June, 2009 by Zyklon-B Productions

Distributed in the following formats:
- LP - 200 copies
- CD - 500 copies
- CD in A5 DIGIBOOK - 100 copies

[Zyklon-B Productions - Cry Of Silence featured merchandise -]

Various Detailed Information -

Though there is no longer a myspace page, or any online site to reference Cry Of Silence, or to communicate with Granath, he has NOT decided to end the project. Nor has he forsaken Sarvari, which has a new full-length album to be released soon, also on Zyklon-B Productions.

Also...the oft assumed rumor that he has killed himself is not true, though it is amusing. At least to us.

This album was originally intended to be entitled 'Journey Through Pagan Times'. Original mix of this album was finished recording towards the beginning of 2008. It was delayed due to various reasons. Zyklon-B Productions backlog/scheduling, not to mention the printing of the hand-written artwork took a great deal of time to finish & print the high quality glossy pages of Cry Of Silence's 2nd full length album. Granath also decided on a few changes from time to time. Which makes the following information even more...interesting.

There is a typo on track 7 on the official CD back cover which reads: 'Strenght' Over Weakness, instead of 'Strength'. To this point, Zyklon-B, nor Granath have attempted in any way to confirm this one way or the other. (Let the forum battles & bloodletting begin.)



(Update Edit) *Regarding the typo on track 7-
It is indeed a typo. Also, it is entirely the fault of the person behind Zyklon-B Productions. Apparently, the prints for the album have been ready since last January. Obviously, he saw the mistake but didn't want to pay again for the prints of the artwork (which were drawn personally by Granath.) That tells me everything I need to know at least, about what kind of person is behind that label...This is how I see it: Basically he had over a year to get this right, and still managed to fuck it up.

And the owner is not the only one who missed it. He had a girl that works for him deal with the artwork that was presented to them for printing, etc. People who may work for him at times, not to mention the many people that have had access personally to see the pre-release artwork and arrangements of it since last January. Which includes various customers, and friends of course, but also distros, his webpage admins, and probably a lot more than only these examples. In my mind, all of these things show his level of respect for the projects on his label, saying nothing about pride for his work. What a fucking joke.

Perhaps I am overly critical about what to some people may think is no big deal? I disagree...I think you fail to see the larger picture, or do not like being critical of others. Even knowing the facts, (which I will go into much better detail about soon) I still feel the same way. I haven't had the chance to ask Granath again about this bullshit, and his thoughts about all of it...though one can assume that he's probably feeling more than insulted by the entire thing. Someone in charge of a label with their past work and reputation that he does never should have let this happen. Regardless if it was overlooked by incredible coincidence, should at least have to take shit for it. Or...it was known about well. For over a year. And still ignored completely. Neither of them justify such a thing coming from a professional, and only little wit can excuse him. If it was me having to look at my record and every single time I did, I thought about that mistake...I would have shoved one of those 'Limited to 100 copies' a5 digipacks down his throat, and sent him home to his fucking mom.

But that's just how I feel. Though I am a sociopath who only has passion in 'life' left only for this artform; therefore this would (does) offend the shit out of me personally, as one may who has first-hand knowledge of how these things work behind the scenes. Deal with it. So that also means that this album has been delayed all this time...for no reason whatsoever. Nice.

Credits

Special thanks go especially to Granath himself for providing the original pre-issue rip to a few people. Having to trust his fans and comrades enough to believe that his album would not reach the public until release date. Not to mention allowing us to release his music with a good attitude and understanding about it in the first place. (Dare I actually express 'thanks' also to those that have possessed this for long enough, and did not fuck it up for everyone by trying to make a name for themselves online. This happens too often these days.)

Also...most of the credit for this release goes to WindOfMayh3m for his generous contribution(s) to make this release (amongst countless others) possible. You have my eternal gratitude and support for everything you do for comrades, the artists, and for the underground. Don't ever change, my friend. -Heathen Regards-