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, Ulver, 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.