{"product_id":"ancient-mad-grandiose-bloodfiend-cd-16-page-booklet-2026-brutal-planet-black-metal","title":"Ancient - Mad Grandiose Bloodfiend (*CD-16-page booklet, 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\n    🛡️ Package Protection Plan (Recommended)\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Add low-cost package protection at checkout to protect your entire order from delivery damage or loss.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e✔ Covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damage in transit • lost or stolen package • full order value\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e✖ Does not cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier delays or missed delivery windows\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Without package protection, damage claims are denied and no replacements or refunds are provided.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== PACKAGE PROTECTION BOX END ===================== --\u003e\n\n\n\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\n    ⚠️ Pre-Order Terms\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Pre-orders ship on or before the posted release date, barring manufacturing delays.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e📦 This is a pre-order that ships on or before the release date of 11\/2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \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\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    All items ordered together will ship together when the last item arrives.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Pre-orders may not be split, cancelled, refunded, credited, swapped, or altered in any way once placed.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAll pre-orders are final—no exceptions, including manufacturing delays.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n    By purchasing from this store, you agree to these terms and conditions.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== PRE-ORDER BOX END ===================== --\u003e\n\n\n\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\n    ⚠️ Content Note\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n    Ancient 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== CONTENT NOTE BOX END ===================== --\u003e\n\n\n\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\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brutal Planet Records\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e BPCD1720\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 732131699081\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD – Jewel Case\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited to 300 Copies\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eBooklet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deluxe 16-Page Booklet\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 Tracks \/ Approximately 67 Minutes\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997 – Metal Blade Records\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2026\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== RELEASE DETAILS BOX END ===================== --\u003e\n\n\n\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\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to only 300 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOriginally released by \u003cstrong\u003eMetal Blade Records in 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong\u003eBrutal Planet Records Metal Icon Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemastered by Rob Colwell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMassive \u003cstrong\u003e16-page booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e loaded with lyrics, credits, artwork, and archival band photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures a huge \u003cstrong\u003etwo-page center-spread photo collage\u003c\/strong\u003e filled with vintage Ancient images\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003ebrand-new 2026 liner notes by Kaiaphas\u003c\/strong\u003e reflecting on the creation and legacy of the album\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\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOriginally recorded, mixed, and mastered at \u003cstrong\u003eCue Recording Studios in Falls Church, Virginia\u003c\/strong\u003e in September 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEngineered by \u003cstrong\u003eDoug Johnston\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLayout and design by \u003cstrong\u003eScott Waters \/ NoLifeTilMetal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA cult Ancient release blending black metal with \u003cstrong\u003egothic atmosphere, melodic passages, female vocals, keyboards, cello, piano, and experimental elements\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\n\n\n\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\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Originally released by \u003cstrong\u003eMetal Blade Records in 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ancient's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMad Grandiose Bloodfiends\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most distinctive, adventurous, and unconventional albums in the Norwegian band's catalog. Their third full-length found Ancient pushing beyond the boundaries of their earlier black-metal sound into a darker, more theatrical world filled with gothic atmosphere, melody, experimentation, and vampiric imagery.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The album features \u003cstrong\u003eAphazel\u003c\/strong\u003e on guitars, bass, and keyboards; \u003cstrong\u003eKaiaphas\u003c\/strong\u003e on male vocals, drums, and percussion; multi-instrumentalist \u003cstrong\u003eJesus Christ!\u003c\/strong\u003e on guitars, bass, keyboards, cello, and piano; and \u003cstrong\u003eErichte\u003c\/strong\u003e on female vocals. The expanded lineup gave Ancient a remarkably broad musical palette, moving from aggressive extreme metal into haunting keyboards, atmospheric passages, male\/female vocal interplay, piano, cello, and dramatic gothic textures.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In exclusive \u003cstrong\u003enew liner notes written for this 2026 reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kaiaphas takes listeners directly back to the creation of \u003cem\u003eMad Grandiose Bloodfiends\u003c\/em\u003e. He recalls Ancient deliberately pushing further into ideas that had begun developing on \u003cem\u003eThe Cainian Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e, while his own fascination with vampire lore, classic Hammer horror films, and \u003cem\u003eBram Stoker's Dracula\u003c\/em\u003e helped shape the atmosphere surrounding the album.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Kaiaphas also remembers \u003cem\u003eMad Grandiose Bloodfiends\u003c\/em\u003e as much more of a true \u003cstrong\u003egroup effort\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the musicians developing most of the songs together during rehearsals and everyone contributing ideas to shape the finished record. Looking back nearly three decades later, he describes it as an album whose fans embraced its \u003cstrong\u003egothic atmosphere, musical variety, experimental elements, and willingness to push boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    That adventurous spirit can be heard throughout the album's sprawling 14 tracks. “A Mad Blood Scenario,” “The Draining,” “Sleeping Princess of the Arges,” “Her Northern Majesty,” “Blackeyes,” “The Emerald Tablet,” “Willothewisp,” “Hecate, My Love and Lust,” and “Vampirize Natasha” take Ancient through wildly different corners of its dark and atmospheric musical world before the album concludes with a cover of the \u003cstrong\u003eMercyful Fate classic “Black Funeral.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Now \u003cstrong\u003eBrutal Planet Records\u003c\/strong\u003e brings this cult Metal Blade release back to CD as part of the \u003cstrong\u003eMetal Icon Series\u003c\/strong\u003e. The album has been \u003cstrong\u003eremastered by Rob Colwell\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented in a jewel case with an extensive \u003cstrong\u003e16-page booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e designed by Scott Waters of NoLifeTilMetal.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    And this isn't a bare-bones reissue. The booklet is packed with the original lyrics and credits, extensive archival photography, newly presented vintage band photos, a massive center-spread photo collage, and the \u003cstrong\u003ebrand-new 2026 reflections from Kaiaphas\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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