Let the "Chrome Waves" wash over you and grieve for "A Grief Observed"

Chrome Waves
A Grief Observed


Born in 2010 from the mind of Jeff Wilson (ex-Nachtmystium, ex-Abigal Williams, ex-Wolvhammer) and Bob Fouts (ex-The Gates of Slumber and Apostle of Solitude), Chrome Waves took their time to produce their first full-length album, as their only release so far was an ep released in 2012 before disappearing from the scenes. A Grief Observed is a fine blackgaze/post-black metal release, carefully crafted and most likely conceived along a seven-year period, when the band could eventually come to a full recording lineup.

Thanks to the thoughtful addition of cellos and synths Chrome Waves manage to create a unique atmosphere, distant from any Alcest-clone or Deafheaven-wannabe. Screams and clean vocals, arpeggios and riffs, long songs and sombre moods await you in A Grief Observed. The American four-piece talks about grief, despair, self-harm and how unbearable life is, slitting their wrists while shouting their discouragement.

Chrome Waves originally self-produced their own record and released it digitally and on cd late last winter, and Avantgarde Music is proud to release A Grief Observed on limited clear vinyl and regular black wax at the beginning of the impending summer.


James Benson - Vocals, Guitar
Bob Fouts - Drums
Jeff Wilson - Guitar, Bass, Synth
Kakophonix - Cellos

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Tags:  chrome waves, blackgaze/post-black metal , United States, Newest Release, A Grief Observed

The Ram    June 14, 2019