{"product_id":"ancient-mad-grandiose-bloodfiend-blood-smoke-gatefold-vinyl-w-poster-2026-brutal-planet-black-metal","title":"Ancient - Mad Grandiose Bloodfiend (Blood-Smoke Gatefold Vinyl w Poster, 2026, Brutal Planet) Black Metal","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Im3xjf_qM3c?si=Y_rGx2ekVUeP4iY_\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dhiy1AsiC4M?si=zNrNJRSuNB5IUGkv\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== PACKAGE PROTECTION BOX START ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #2563eb; background-color: #eff6ff; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e🛡️ Package Protection Plan (Recommended)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd low-cost package protection at checkout to protect your entire order from delivery damage or loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damage in transit • lost or stolen package • full order value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✖ Does not cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier delays or missed delivery windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Without package protection, damage claims are denied and no replacements or refunds are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== PACKAGE PROTECTION BOX END ===================== --\u003e\u003c!-- ==================== PRE-ORDER BOX START ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #d97706; background-color: #fff7ed; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e⚠️ Pre-Order Terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-orders ship on or before the posted release date, barring manufacturing delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 This is a pre-order that ships on or before the release date of 11\/2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou must place a separate order for all pre-orders if you do not want your in-stock items held up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items ordered together will ship together when the last item arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-orders may not be split, cancelled, refunded, credited, swapped, or altered in any way once placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll pre-orders are final—no exceptions, including manufacturing delays.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBy purchasing from this store, you agree to these terms and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== PRE-ORDER BOX END ===================== --\u003e\u003c!-- ==================== CONTENT NOTE BOX START ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #6b7280; background-color: #f9fafb; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e⚠️ Content Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAncient explores intentionally dark, provocative, and occult-themed imagery and lyrics consistent with the traditions of extreme black metal. This release is presented for its musical, historical, and collector significance. Listeners who are sensitive to such themes should purchase accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== CONTENT NOTE BOX END ===================== --\u003e\u003c!-- ==================== RELEASE DETAILS BOX START ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #333333; background-color: #f8f8f8; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e💿 Release Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brutal Planet Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e BPV1721\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 732131698985\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deluxe 2-LP 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood Smoke Vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 300 Copies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deluxe Gatefold Jacket \/ 12\" x 18\" Poster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 Tracks \/ 67 Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997 – Metal Blade Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== RELEASE DETAILS BOX END ===================== --\u003e\u003c!-- ==================== KEY COLLECTOR DETAILS BOX START ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #333333; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e🔥 Key Collector Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to only 300 copies worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe \u003cstrong\u003e2-LP Blood Smoke Vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally released by \u003cstrong\u003eMetal Blade Records in 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient's landmark \u003cstrong\u003ethird full-length album\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA massive \u003cstrong\u003e14-track \/ 67-minute\u003c\/strong\u003e double-vinyl presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoused in a deluxe \u003cstrong\u003egatefold jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e loaded with lyrics, credits, photos, and original album imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a huge \u003cstrong\u003e12\" x 18\" poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMastered specifically for vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures custom \u003cstrong\u003eA\/B\/C\/D center labels\u003c\/strong\u003e across all four sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003eAphazel, Kaiaphas, Jesus Christ!, and Erichte\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eAphazel\u003c\/strong\u003e and originally recorded, mixed, and mastered at Cue Recording Studios in Falls Church, Virginia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pivotal Ancient release combining the band's black-metal roots with \u003cstrong\u003egothic atmosphere, melodic passages, clean and female vocals, keyboards, cello, and piano\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Ancient's cover of the \u003cstrong\u003eMercyful Fate classic “Black Funeral”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Fans Of:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emperor, Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Covenant, Mercyful Fate, and atmospheric\/melodic black metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== KEY COLLECTOR DETAILS BOX END ===================== --\u003e\u003c!-- ==================== ALBUM DESCRIPTION BOX START ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #333333; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e🩸 Ancient – Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released by \u003cstrong\u003eMetal Blade Records in 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAncient's \u003cem\u003eMad Grandiose Bloodfiends\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as one of the most distinctive and adventurous releases in the Norwegian band's catalog. Their third full-length album found Ancient expanding beyond the boundaries of their earlier black-metal sound and embracing a darker, more theatrical, melodic, and gothic atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features \u003cstrong\u003eAphazel\u003c\/strong\u003e on guitars, bass, and keyboards; \u003cstrong\u003eKaiaphas\u003c\/strong\u003e on vocals and drums; multi-instrumentalist \u003cstrong\u003eJesus Christ!\u003c\/strong\u003e contributing guitars, bass, keyboards, cello, and piano; and \u003cstrong\u003eErichte\u003c\/strong\u003e adding female vocals. Together they created an album that could move from aggressive black metal to haunting keyboards, slower atmospheric passages, clean and female vocals, piano, cello, and dramatic gothic textures without losing Ancient's extreme-metal foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat willingness to experiment makes \u003cem\u003eMad Grandiose Bloodfiends\u003c\/em\u003e an especially fascinating chapter in Ancient's history. Rather than simply repeating what had come before, the band widened its musical palette considerably. The result is a sprawling \u003cstrong\u003e67-minute journey\u003c\/strong\u003e that is melodic, sinister, theatrical, atmospheric, and frequently unpredictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album's lyrical and visual world expanded as well, embracing vampiric, supernatural, occult, and gothic themes that fit naturally with its more dramatic musical direction. Tracks including “A Mad Blood Scenario,” “The Draining,” “Sleeping Princess of the Arges,” “Her Northern Majesty,” “The Emerald Tablet,” “Hecate, My Love and Lust,” and “Vampirize Natasha” give the record an identity unlike anything else in Ancient's catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there's the finale: Ancient's blistering interpretation of \u003cstrong\u003eMercyful Fate's “Black Funeral.”\u003c\/strong\u003e It's a fitting conclusion to an album steeped in dark atmosphere and classic extreme-metal tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eAphazel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the album was originally recorded, mixed, and mastered at \u003cstrong\u003eCue Recording Studios in Falls Church, Virginia\u003c\/strong\u003e during September 1997. Nearly three decades later, \u003cem\u003eMad Grandiose Bloodfiends\u003c\/em\u003e remains a fascinating snapshot of a band willing to take chances and push its sound into unexpected territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrutal Planet Records now gives this cult Metal Blade classic the deluxe vinyl treatment it deserves. 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