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Novelization
An underground, high-energy black metal artist.
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Novelization emerged in 2023, featuring Chris Garnier (guitar, vocals), Max Bloemendal (guitar), Daan Huls (drums), and Koert Janssen (bass). In a short time, they’ve made a name for themselves in the local scene with atmospheric shows full of crushing riffs and intense energy. Their King's Day performance at Willemeen, opening for a packed crowd, was fully recorded, capturing the band’s raw live power. Novelization delivers atmospheric black metal with melodic passages, fused with old-school death metal, drawing inspiration from bands like Death, Ultar, and Dissection. The debut single Sacrifice showcases their mix of atmospheric black metal, melodic passages, and old-school death metal riffs, combining raw intensity with haunting, immersive soundscapes.
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Music profile
energy
80
polish
55
commerciality
10
fashion
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locality
60
nostalgia
50
queerness
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age
30
Common questions
What kind of music does Novelization play?+
Novelization plays black metal, death metal, atmospheric black metal - high-energy, built more for the room than a playlist. Novelization emerged in 2023, featuring Chris Garnier (guitar, vocals), Max Bloemendal (guitar), Daan Huls (drums), and Koert Janssen (bass).
What are Novelization live shows like?+
Novelization's live sets are high-energy with strong stage presence - consistently engaging, consistently loud.
When is Novelization performing next?+
Novelization plays in Rotterdam on Friday 11 September.
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