ELFSGEDROCH: Dutch atmospheric black metal act to reissue acclaimed "Voor de Groninger Poorten - Hoogmoed eindigt in As" EP via Dawnbreed Records!

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Dawnbreed Records is proud to announce the first ever vinyl release of Dutch black metal band ELFSGEDROCH’s "Voor de Groninger Poorten - Hoogmoed eindigt in As", arriving on 12” vinyl on June 19th, 2026.

Hailing from the Netherlands, ELFSGEDROCH delivers a deeply atmospheric form of black metal, combining raw intensity with a wide range of nuances, immersive melodies and a strong connection to history, landscape and ancestral themes. Their sound balances darkness and emotion, creating a haunting sonic experience where aggression meets a more evocative and introspective approach.

"Voor de Groninger Poorten - Hoogmoed eindigt in As" is a conceptual journey inspired by the Siege of Groningen in 1672, when the city resisted the invading forces of the bishop of Münster, Bernard von Galen. Through three carefully crafted compositions - "1665 - De Slag bij Jipsinghuizen", "1672 - De Opmars" and "1672 - Gronings Ontzet" - ELFSGEDROCH transforms this historical episode into a bleak and atmospheric black metal narrative, capturing the violence, pride and tragedy surrounding one of the defining events in the region’s past.

Originally released digitally in 2025, this Dawnbreed Records edition marks the very first appearance of "Voor de Groninger Poorten - Hoogmoed eindigt in As" on vinyl, bringing the EP to life in a format that perfectly suits its immersive and timeless atmosphere.

Artwork by Wokkel - https://www.instagram.com/wokkel_art/