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Gnaw Their Tongues

Experimental Drone/Noise Black Metal·Music·indie·Netherlands
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QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
LISTENERS
7K
YT SUBS
3K
CHAMPIONS
0

Gnaw Their Tongues is an experimental musical project created by Dutch multi-instrumentalist Maurice de Jong (Mories) from the Netherlands, founded in 2004. The project is known for experimental drone/noise black metal and has produced over seventy releases since its 2006 debut, establishing relationships with multiple labels including Consouling Sounds, Season of Mist, and Tartarus Records.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • Highly prolific early period with seven albums and eight EPs by 2009
  • Over seventy releases since 2006 debut
  • Critical acclaim from Pitchfork and major metal publications
  • Festival appearances including Skaņumezs 2023
WHAT FANS SAY (7)

Hello, I am looking for anyone who may have suggestions for similar artists to "Gnaw Their Tongues". Extreme black metal/noise. Thanks.

u/wackystarvedrat · reddit · 9

Theres no passion for this project anymore. I recall even Mories saying it in an interview. It’s good we get new releases though

Last.fm user · lastfm

If Genesis is the last thing we get from this project then so be it...

Last.fm user · lastfm

Шиза... но всё равно круто

Last.fm user · lastfm

my new band, in part inspired by maurice https://ofaslowcollapse.bandcamp.com/album/topology

Last.fm user · lastfm

I only recently began to crave something new from him and The Genesis of Light released today.

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Gnaw Their Tongues underrated?

Gnaw Their Tongues has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 81 out of 100. despite having 7K monthly Spotify listeners, their artistic output and fan engagement suggest they deserve a significantly larger audience. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including highly prolific early period with seven albums and eight eps by 2009.

Q:What genre is Gnaw Their Tongues?

Gnaw Their Tongues works in Experimental Drone/Noise Black Metal originating from Netherlands (Europe). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Gnaw Their Tongues has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Experimental Drone scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Gnaw Their Tongues have?

Gnaw Their Tongues has approximately 7K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 3K YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Gnaw Their Tongues?

Fans of Gnaw Their Tongues often also enjoy Crowhurst, Author & Punisher, Bismuth, Full of Hell, Aderlating. These artists share common ground in the Experimental Drone space and/or the Netherlands music scene. If you appreciate Gnaw Their Tongues's approach to experimental drone/noise black metal, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Gnaw Their Tongues more famous?

With a Gap Score of 81/100, Gnaw Their Tongues's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 7K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically; their genre leans experimental, which streaming algorithms tend to under-promote compared to more commercially accessible styles; being based in Netherlands, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.

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