Walk Records, 2008

Legends of an Old Grave is third album of Bosnian Progressive Black Metal Masters from Silent Kingdom. The band was formed in the beginning of 1999 and it has got some very positive feedbacks from the international metal press on their rare style of mixing epic black metal with progressive elements and ethnic music of that part of the world. How many bands do you know that have created a concept based on the history of Bosnia & Herzegovina and mixed it together with traditional Bosnian music ‚Sevdalinka‘? Not many, right?!
This 5-piece band from the south has managed to create this very special sound never heard before. Legends of an Old Grave is more or less just a continuation of what has been started almost a decade ago; but this time around it seems like their sound have matured and it all sounds more up to date and more modern. There‘re eight tracks to be found on the album containing those recognizable black/death metal riffs, perfectly executed solos, blast beats and oriental melodies which usually continue on after the harsh and deep vocals. The band experiments a big deal and it never stands still. They will surprise you at the times when you don’t expect it with sudden changes in style and tempo. Lyrics are mainly about the past times, about legends and history that was so rich and inspiring in this part of the word. On the songs as „Legends“ the band also shows another side, as this song is an instrumental one, creating one after another competing exercise in their musical abilities.

These guys are keen to show the world that this country can be famous for something beyond war and death. Legends of an Old Grave is not yet another ordinary album, it is rather a statement that a metal scene in Bosnia and Herzegovina is getting stronger for each day and furthermore that Silent Kingdom are the uncrowned kings sitting on Bosnian a metal throne for many years to come. Quite impressive and catchy piece of metal music that will satisfy any metal fan on planet. Contact www.walkrecords.com or www.brnovjak.com/zbp for further info on how to get your own copy of this magnificent album. You can also get in touch with the band directly through www.silent-kingdom.co.ba