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The Ruins of Beverast

The Ruins of Beverast is a German atmospheric black metal project led by Alexander von Meilenwald from Aschaffenburg. It began in 1993, though early years...

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The Ruins of Beverast is a German atmospheric black metal project led by Alexander von Meilenwald from Aschaffenburg. It began in 1993, though early years were lean with little label support. Von Meilenwald has been the constant figure through various collaborators like drummer Vincent Weikam and bassist Jonas Landwehr.

Their albums include 'Upon Desolation's Shore' from 2004, 'Rain Upon the Impure' in 2009, 'Exuvia' in 2013, and 'The Thule Grimoires' in 2017. The music blends black metal with doom and neofolk elements, creating long, atmospheric tracks.

Songs like '50 Forts Along The Rhine' and 'Blood Vaults (II - Our Despots Cleanse The Levant)' explore historical themes, particularly around German history and conflict. This has drawn some criticism, though von Meilenwald has described it as artistic expression rather than political statement.

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