Grima

Grima is a Siberian atmospheric black metal duo formed in 2014, consisting of twin brothers Vilhelm and Morbid. Emerging from the same creative circle as Ultar, they have carved out a specific niche centered on 'Siberian Forest Metal.'

Their sound identity is defined by a high-fidelity approach to black metal that prioritizes atmosphere and melody over raw lo-fi aesthetics. Musically, they utilize traditional black metal tropes but distinguish themselves through the inclusion of folk-adjacent instrumentation like the accordion, which adds a unique regional character to their compositions. Their career arc saw them transition from a studio-only project to a formidable live act, gaining significant international traction with the release of 'Will of the Primordial' and 'Frostbitten.' Culturally, they represent a modern wave of Russian black metal that moves away from urban nihilism toward a pagan-influenced worship of nature and regional mythology. Critical consensus praises their ability to maintain emotional weight and melodic clarity without sacrificing the genre's inherent intensity.