Kraanium review
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Kraanium is a Norwegian brutal death metal band. The group was founded in 2001 by the twin brothers Martin and Mats Funderud. Having played previously in hardcore and black metal projects together, the brothers seeked out for a heavier project. Their original idea for a band name was "Cranium", but having seen that this band name was used several times before, they desired to innovate the word and spelling for it. The word "kranium" is Norwegian for "skull" and is pronounced the exact same as "cranium" in English.
The band's first demo was self-pressed and released in 2002. Their early sound heard on this demo was inspired heavily by grindcore and deathgrind acts. Comparable to the liking of Exhumed and Carcass. The band then went on a long four year hiatus with the band until picking back up on it in 2006. With no bass player active in the group anymore, the band played a few local shows in the Oslo area without a bassist.
At one point, Kraanium jokingly said to the audience at one gig "we still need a bass player." To
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MPM: Please introduce yourself and what you do for the band.
KRAANIUM: What is up everyone, my name is Jack and I am the vocalist of Kraanium and Septic Congestion.
MPM: Joining Kraanium since 2017, how was the reception from the fans and media when you became the new vocalist?
KRAANIUM: Oh man the response has been absolutely heartwarming! The fans have been super nice, and I could not ask for a better reception. But it is a bittersweet feeling, people lost a friend, son, brother and idol when Martin passed away, and it has left a huge pair of shoes to fill out. The man was an absolute beast on the mic! I was lucky enough to be able to call him a friend (he helped with the layout for Septic Congestions debut album ‘’Souls to Consume’’), but before that he was also my idol.
Seeing the love people show for ‘’Slamchosis’’ makes me certain that Kraanium lives on and I am sure Martin is looking down on us with pride <3
MPM: With Kraanium originally from Norway but now a International project featuring members from Norway, United Kingdom, Finland, Denmark, and Switzer Kraanium was formed in 2001 and are one of the original pioneers of the slamming brutal death metal genre. Originally founded in the depths of hell in Norway, the band is now a multinational slam machine from all over Europe. Over the years they have released 5 full length studios albums, 3 split CDS with more releases in motion. After being headhunted by Unique Leader Records, Kraanium has signed a 3 album deal, with the first slice 'Scriptures of Vicennial Defilement' to be released in November 2023. Having toured all over Europe, USA, Russia, Asia as well as performing at iconic festivals such as Brutal Assault, Obscene Extreme, Las Vegas Deathfest, they have built up a solid world wide fan base and will continue to spread the brutality of SLAM! Since the passing of their dear brother Martin Funderud, (Former vocalist, 1978-2017), the band is dedicated to honour him as well as his passion for brutal music. Rest in Power. Copyright ©dewpant.pages.dev 2025•
KRAANIUM Norway
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Release date Release name Media 2022 Polymorphic chamber of human consumption 2018 Slamchosis 2