GRENOUER — Russian Extreme Metal Pioneers Unleash Their Most Ambitious Album Yet, Downtown Dream, A Groundbreaking Fusion of Progressive, Industrial, and Modern Metal.

 

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GRENOUER — Russian Extreme Metal Pioneers Unleash Their Most Ambitious Album Yet, Downtown Dream,  A Groundbreaking Fusion of Progressive, Industrial, and Modern Metal. Formed in 1992 in Perm, Russia, GRENOUER are celebrated pioneers of Russian extreme metal and progressive heavy music. Starting with a potent blend of death metal, death’n’roll, black metal, and thrash metal, they have evolved over three decades into a versatile, forward-thinking force that seamlessly fuses crushing riffs, polyrhythmic grooves, complex time signatures, melodic atmospheres, and industrial soundscapes. Their early demos and EPs like Death of a Bite (1993) and Fiery Swans (1996) quickly established them as underground legends within the ex-USSR and European metal scenes. The 2000s brought a shift toward more experimental and groove-driven sounds, highlighted by breakthrough albums Try (2007) and Lifelong Days (2008), produced by platinum-selling Anssi Kippo (Children of Bodom, Ensiferum). These releases introduced math metal, industrial metal, groove metal, and progressive metalcore elements that broadened their sonic palette. From 2013 onwards, GRENOUER embraced a modern melodic metal and progressive rock fusion, releasing critically acclaimed albums Blood on the Face (2013), Unwanted Today (2015)—which scored a perfect 10/10 in Powerplay Magazine—and Ambition 999 (2019). The latter featured the viral hit “Alone in the Dark,” amassing over 30 million YouTube views and solidifying their global presence. Their music has been licensed for video games, featured in major metal publications such as Metal Hammer and Rock Hard, and referenced in comic books and dark fantasy literature, underscoring their cross-media impact. In 2021, side project Grenouer Inc. celebrated their early death metal roots, while the main band continued to innovate by integrating virtuoso guitar work, shredding solos, soaring clean and harsh vocals, tight rhythm sections, industrial electronics, and complex progressive songwriting. Now proudly signed to premier American metal label Brutal Records, GRENOUER’s tenth studio album, Downtown Dream, heralds a new chapter of artistic growth and worldwide exposure. This album will resonate strongly with fans of djent, tech metal, industrial grooves, melodic death metal, progressive metalcore, and alternative metal. For Fans of: Fear Factory, Devin Townsend, Starset, Tesseract, Katatonia, Industrial Metal, Groove Metal, Progressive Metal, Modern Metalcore, Djent, Tech Metal, Death Metal, Alternative Metal Available Worldwide November 21, 2025 | Brutal Records / Digital via The Orchard Tracklist – Downtown Dream: A New Word Downtown Dream Private Contravention Twilight Knots Wrapped In A Shroud Synthetic Mutagen Destiny Rust We Are The World We Deserve A Foe Within White Lies The Intersection Fronted by charismatic vocalist Andrey Ind, GRENOUER deliver powerful live performances characterized by dynamic intensity, stylistic versatility, and magnetic stage presence. Their extensive touring history across Russia and Europe, combined with their ability to blend groove, industrial, tech, progressive, melodic metal, and atmospheric rock elements, makes them a sought-after act for metal festivals, underground venues, and international heavy music circuits. Downtown Dream is not just an album it’s a testament to GRENOUER’s relentless evolution and dedication to pushing the boundaries of modern metal. Contact Booking:  Contact: alvertetcher@gmail.com BRUTAL RECORDS https://brutalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/downtown-dream  www.brutalrecords.com | www.grenouer.com