Vaughan here, welcome to the latest update. It continues to be an exciting year for the band. We have been really happy with the streaming numbers for “Moment In Time”. It has been our best album launch yet streaming wise, something we are pleased to have achieved 20 years into our history!

Matt and I had our first rehearsal for some time on Friday night just gone. Tim was away on holiday, but we plan to meet up at the rehearsal studio again soon. Matt and I cranked the amps and came up with a solid set list that covers our entire recording history. We have one song from each album and EP, for a total of 12 tracks. We will need to operate as 3 piece for the foreseeable future given that Luke has moved to Nashville and records his album parts remotely these days.

Now that the album is released, I've switched my focus to some other Grave Forsaken projects. I'm gradually getting the back catalogue on bandcamp, and I've nearly got through that task. After that we will be doing limited CD runs of some of the older releases that are either running low or were never on CD in the first place. I'm tentatively working on a live bootleg release as well, but we'll assess the sound quality before deciding whether to release it or not.

The other project we're just starting to think about is “Twenty Years”, our next compilation album. With this project, we'd love your feedback. Send us a list of your favourite Grave Forsaken tracks and we'll start working out what to put on it! 

As always there was a new Grave Forsaken video update posted on YouTube on Saturday and a new Grave Forsaken podcast episode posted on Monday. Please check those out and subscribe so you never miss an update!

To order “Moment In Time” head to 

https://www.soundmass.com/product/moment-in-time/

To order Grave Forsaken Merch head to

https://anchormerchandising.com/grave-forsaken/

Thanks again, and like I always say…

God Bless and Rock On!

Thanks for checking out the latest update. We are all very pleased with the reaction to “Moment In Time”. We’re getting our best ever streaming numbers, particularly on Spotify. Thanks to everyone who has been listening in! If you still need a physical copy be sure to head to Soundmass and grab yourself one!

https://www.soundmass.com/product/moment-in-time/

We are really looking forward to rehearsal this week. We had to postpone for a week, but we’re ready to go this Friday. It will be great to get back into it. We have a rocking set list that covers our whole 20 year history!

We’re in the process of adding our albums to bandcamp, so please head over there and follow the band. It’ll be great to get the numbers increasing. While you’re at it, please consider subscribing to our podcast and YouTube channel. We’ve been regularly posting content this year, so there’s plenty to check out.

We’d love to get pictures of you guys in Grave Forsaken merch to share on our social media profiles. Send us a picture of yourself in a shirt, or holding your favourite Grave Forsaken CD! Our official merch supplier is Anchor Merchandising, head over the to grab yourself some gear!

https://anchormerchandising.com/grave-forsaken/

Well that’s it for this update. Thanks for being part of the Grave Forsaken community and you’ll hear from us again soon!

4th April 2024

Thanks for checking out the latest update. We hope you had a great Easter this past weekend!

We’ve been so pleased with the initial response to “Moment In Time”. The early feedback has been great and the album is doing well on streaming services. You can still purchase a CD copy from Soundmass as well!

https://www.soundmass.com/product/moment-in-time/

We have been posting regular video updates on YouTube. It would be great to see these hitting 50 views, so help us out and have a look at the latest one from Saturday just gone!

https://youtu.be/j97GveRp8HA

We also put out a regular podcast, please consider subscribing and being part of the dedicated group of supporters who really get around everything we do! Episode 38 was posted this Monday April 1st, check it out if you haven’t already!

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/moalPB7IuIb

Please also consider getting yourself some Grave Forsaken merch from Anchor Merchandising, they have a great range of products. We are encouraging you all to send a picture of yourself in Grave Forsaken gear, or holding up an album. We’d love to start sharing those photos on our social media. We are keen to generate a positive community around the band and our music.

https://anchormerchandising.com/grave-forsaken/

It’s not long until we fire up rehearsals! Also, now the album is out we are able to focus more on a few archive projects that have been bubbling away. We’ve got more plans in store for our 20 year celebrations in 2024!

Thanks for checking in, and as we always close with…

God Bless and Rock On!

Vaughan here. Thanks for reading the latest update! We are only one day away from the release of “Moment In Time”. Thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered, we hope you really enjoy the album when it comes out. For those who haven't ordered, you can still get a copy from Soundmass at the link below.

https://www.soundmass.com/product/moment-in-time/

When you've heard the album, we'd be really keen to get your feedback. Feel free to email or message us with your favourite songs and your impressions of the album, or alternatively post your thoughts on social media. If you've got a physical copy, we'd love for you to share a picture of yourself with the album for our social media pages. Or alternatively, if you want to send a picture of yourself wearing Grave Forsaken merch, please do. We'd love to start including you in our regular updates! We want to develop a community that everyone feels part of.

I can't wait to get back into rehearsal next month, we have time booked! I'm looking forward to sharing heaps of photos from the session over the coming weeks. Hopefully we can harvest some pure steel from the rust!

As has been the pattern lately, I posted a new video update on YouTube last Saturday. Give it a watch if you haven't already! And while you're there, please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel.

https://youtu.be/w7HsphsaQro?si=bOj_VIQbIYGDsLAu

I also put out a new episode of the GraveForsaken Podcast on Monday, please have a listen on the link below, or access it through a number of podcast providers.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grave-forsaken/episodes/Grave-Forsaken-Podcast-Episode-37---25th-March-2024-e2hhrmd/a-ab3ramf

While you're enjoying “Moment In Time” check out our merch at Anchor Merchandising and maybe grab yourself something!

https://anchormerchandising.com/grave-forsaken/

Well that's it for this update. Enjoy that “Moment In Time” when you hear the new album and don't forget to get in touch with your thoughts!

Vaughan from Grave Forsaken here. As most of you would be aware, our new album “Moment In Time” is due out on Friday 29th March, that's only 8 days away. If you haven't already, we'd very much appreciate you putting in a pre-order at Soundmass, the link is below.

https://www.soundmass.com/product/moment-in-time/

As well as the album on Soundmass, we have a range of “Moment In Time” merchandise products available at Anchor Merchandising. Grab yourself a shirt, a hoodie or a coffee cup! Whatever takes your fancy, it all supports Grave Forsaken and it all supports Anchor Merchandising.

https://anchormerchandising.com/grave-forsaken/

Lately there's been a regular episode of the Grave Forsaken Podcast uploaded weekly. Check it out via the link below or search for “Grave Forsaken Podcast” via your favourite podcast provider. We'd love to have even more of you onboard and listening each week!

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grave-forsaken

I'm sure most of you reading would have checked out the first track released from the album “Power Of Salvation” on YouTube, but if you haven't please access it via the link below! Also remember to check out the regular video updates on our YouTube channel. We are steadily building a loyal and consistent group of viewers who regularly stay up to date with the band! Make sure you're one of them!

https://youtu.be/-3AUyVjPK50?si=VaRckajFeE3qmJsB

We just can't wait to have the album out in just over a week. It will be so exciting to start getting feedback from all of you. We are also stepping back into rehearsal mode in early April, and we can't wait to start jamming again. It's been busy, busy, busy with all the promo efforts, but we believe in this album and we hope you'll love it too!

God Bless and Rock On!

Hi all,
Vaughan from Grave Forsaken here. It’s been another fun week promoting our upcoming Soundmass album “Moment In Time”. Thank you to everyone who has let me know they’ve pre-ordered. We hope you enjoy the album when it hits! If you haven’t yet, it’s not too late to head over to Soundmass and grab your copy.

https://www.soundmass.com/product/moment-in-time/

We also have merch designs for “Moment In Time” available on Anchor Merchandising, so if that is your thing please consider grabbing yourself some! I ordered myself a “Moment In Time” shirt and a coffee mug a few days ago!

https://anchormerchandising.com/grave-forsaken/

I’ve been putting out regular Grave Forsaken podcast episodes this year, please consider having a listen if you aren’t doing so already. I really enjoy doing the podcast. I sometimes go off on a tangent and find myself talking about some random aspect of our history!

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grave-forsaken

I’ve been thrilled that “Power Of Salvation” is nearing 500 views on YouTube. I’ve had good feedback about the tune and I’m really happy with the lyric video that Juan made using Ward Silverman’s terrific artwork. If you haven’t seen it yet what are you waiting for! While you’re on our channel, check out a few of the regular video updates I’ve been uploading this year!

https://youtu.be/-3AUyVjPK50?si=VaRckajFeE3qmJsB

We are so excited as a band to be getting back into rehearsal mode in early April. We have a studio booked and we can’t wait to get jamming on our tunes again. I’m looking forward to sharing photos from the rehearsal with all of you! We are committed to sharpening our live chops as we enter the next phase of band life. Our Christian metal mission will never stop. We’re so glad all of you are along for the ride.

The current core focus is on promoting the new album. I’m reaching out to heaps of Christian radio stations and shows, so hopefully you’ll soon start hearing Grave Forsaken on those soon! The feedback received so far is all positive. As well as that, we are working on a few special projects for the 20th Anniversary that will be talked about more as the year goes on. We are striving to make 2024 a big one for the band, God willing. Thanks for joining us on the journey!

God Bless and Rock On!

Vaughan (on behalf of Grave Forsaken)

Hi all,

Vaughan from Grave Forsaken here, thanks for reading the latest update. I’ve been really enjoying the process of plugging the new album “Moment In Time” as much as possible before the March 29 release date. Having worked on it for so long, I’m very happy to be at this point where it’s nearly time for release. We’d really appreciate it if everyone reading this orders a physical copy, it’s the best way you can help support the band. The pre-order link is below!

https://www.soundmass.com/product/moment-in-time/

We were thrilled to pass 200 subscribers on YouTube this week. Our lyric video for “Power Of Salvation” is heading toward 500 views, so if you haven’t subscribed and seen the video, please check it out!

https://youtu.be/-3AUyVjPK50?si=SJF5UV1H_sl3cEGu

As part of our plans to celebrate 20 years of Grave Forsaken we’ve arranged to start rehearsals in April. The focus in recent times has been on the album, so we’re excited about finally getting back into the rehearsal studio and jamming on some Grave Forsaken tunes. We’ll bring you photos and updates as we get back into it!

Well that’s it for this update, thanks again for your support of the band!

God Bless and Rock On!

Vaughan

Hi all

Vaughan from Grave Forsaken here. We’ve been delighted with the response to our new song “Power Of Salvation” from the upcoming album “Moment In Time”, due out March 29th on Soundmass. The lyric video is getting a good number of views. If you haven’t seen it yet please check it out by following the link below.

https://youtu.be/-3AUyVjPK50?si=ewDDPx5Yz4UDBxUN

The pre-order is available now from Soundmass. Please consider purchasing a CD copy. Every copy counts, and if each of you were to purchase a copy it would go a long way towards covering manufacturing costs. It goes without saying that the more copies we sell, the more projects we can do in the future. Right now my brain is overloaded with music ideas that I’d love to share with you all! The pre-order link is below.

https://www.soundmass.com/product/moment-in-time/

The other way you can support the band is to subscribe to our podcast and YouTube, as well as liking all our social media posts. I’m sure you all know the more engagement a post has, the more it seems to get viewed. We’ve had a real uptick in engagement this year and we’d love that to keep growing and growing, We’ve been uploading regular content this year and it’s free, so you’ll always get your money’s worth! Also, if you listen to Christian metal radio, please consider taking the time to request Grave Forsaken music. We are really keen to draw programmers attention to our band, and you can help!

Thanks again, and you’ll hear from us soon!

God Bless and Rock On!

Hello Grave Forsaken Supporters!

I am thrilled to announce that our new 2024 album “Moment In Time” is now available for pre-order from Soundmass. Follow the link below to get to the pre-order page! We are so happy to be working once again with Soundmass for this release. The album is set to drop on March 29th. Be amongst the first to secure your copy!

https://www.soundmass.com/product/moment-in-time/

The cover artwork was painted by Ward Silverman and the layout was designed once again by Scott Waters. These two extremely talented individuals have helped us put together a terrific looking album!

Get a taste of the new album by by checking out the lyric video for “Power Of Salvation” on YouTube. This super cool video was put together by the one and only Juan Carlos Arce. Juan previously made our “Temple Of Crucifixion” video. Give it a like and comment! The link is below…

https://youtu.be/-3AUyVjPK50?si=cycnEAaC85NyT3RL
 

Soundmass has this to say about the album

They’re back! From the searing leads, gang vocals and hooks galore of opener “Back To The Start”, to the prayerful “Arise O God”, through to the “Power Of Salvation” onslaught and relentlessness of “Strong Conviction”, you’ll soon forget that it has been 4 years since the last Grave Forsaken album. They continue to mix classic metal with thrash metal stylings – this is thumping heavy metal, solid as a brick, diverse but cohesive. The band have truly taken up the baton of Christian metal in Australia from those who came before them. It’s a “Moment In Time” to celebrate 20 years of Grave Forsaken!

Thanks for all your support and enjoy the build up to “Moment In Time”…

God Bless and Rock On!
Vaughan and Grave Forsaken

Hi all,
Vaughan here, thanks for checking out the latest update. We’ve had another good week of content and interaction. I posted a new video update on YouTube Saturday and I posted a new episode of the podcast on Monday. The links are below, and please consider subscribing to both if you haven’t already, it’d be great to push past 200 YouTube subscribers in particular!

https://youtu.be/8rXVlfxu7c4?si=KCdeNcYn9dkxZxH5

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/udyUakn1mHb

I’ve been working on a remix of “Plugged Into The System” and I’m hopeful of releasing that in some form this year. I’ve also been going through live audio from the last decade or so to see if there’s some diamonds in the rough. I am feeling extremely motivated right now, it’s an exciting time!

Thanks again everyone and stayed tuned for lots of cool stuff as we celebrate 20 years of Grave Forsaken!

God Bless and Rock On!

Vaughan and Grave Forsaken