Graveyard

Graveyard is a Spanish death metal band formed in Barcelona in 2007, not to be confused with the Swedish hard rock band of the same name. Their sound identity is a deliberate homage to the 'Old School Death Metal' (OSDM) movement, specifically the Stockholm sound pioneered by bands like Entombed and Dismember.

This is achieved through the use of the Boss HM-2 pedal to create a thick, distorted texture often referred to as 'the buzzsaw.' Over their career, they have evolved from the raw, primitive energy of their debut 'Into The Mausoleum' toward more complex, atmospheric compositions seen in later works like 'Hold Back The Dawn.' They occupy a respected position in the European underground, seen as torchbearers for traditionalist death metal. Their influence web connects back to Autopsy and Bolt Thrower, while they share a scene with contemporaries like Teitanblood. Critical consensus praises their ability to maintain a 'cavernous' and 'morbid' aesthetic while executing high-level musicianship. For collectors, their vinyl releases on labels like War Anthem Records are highly sought after for their consistent occult-themed artwork and high-fidelity yet raw production values.