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 on a dynamic audio CD • 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.• Full servicing to all relevant media • Extensive print & internet advertising
