The vampiric opus returns: Ancient's 1997 cult black metal masterpiece Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends is officially reissued on CD and red vinyl double LP via Back on Black!
Back On Black proudly unleashes a definitive reissue of Ancient's cult classic 1997 opus, Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends. Long-awaited by extreme metal collectors, this reissue returns in two pristine physical editions: a dynamic audio CD and a stunning limited red vinyl double LP housed in a gatefold jacket.
Originally released via Metal Blade Records in 1997, Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends captures the Norwegian black metal pioneers at their most theatrical, atmospheric, and unhinged. Helmed by mastermind Aphazel alongside vocalist/drummer Lord Kaiaphas and vocalist Erichte, the record blends ferocious black metal core with sweeping keyboards, gothic pianos, and avant-garde cinematic flair.
From the sweeping dread of "Malkavian Twilight" to the vampiric march of "Vampirize Natasha", this album remains a high-water mark of 90s symphonic extreme metal experimentation.
SIDE A:
1. Malkavian Twilight 0:39
2. A Mad Blood Scenario 4:23
3. The Draining 5:25
4. Um Sonho Psycodelico 4:00
Total side length – 14:27
SIDE B:
5. Sleeping Princess Of The Arges 6:32
6. Her Northern Majesty 5:51
7. Blackeyes 7:21
Total side length – 19:44
SIDE C:
8. The Emerald Tablet 7:13
9. Willothewisp 7:22
10. Neptune 2:36
Total side length – 17:11
SIDE D:
11. 11.5 4:10
12. Hecate, My Love And Lust 6:04
13. Vampirize Natasha 2:33
14. Black Funeral 2:49
Total side length – 15:36