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Blackened sludge band Exdestrier has unleashed the second track, "The King & The Void", from its upcoming debut EP, Glorious Barbarism, slated for release on 8 April.
The creative process behind the EP involved a journey of discovery into what Exdestrier's sound should be. Each member draws from a different musical background, ranging from doom to extreme metal and punk/hardcore. Common ground was found in progressive structures, combining elements of predominantly black metal and sludge. The band's lyrical themes emerge from dark fantasy realms - tales of medieval landscapes, gruesome warriors and a looming gloom. From "To Glorious Oblivion", about terrible warriors charging into certain death and exulting in their demise, to "The Place Of Grim Reckoning" - the aftermath of a forgotten war, frozen in ice, Exdestrier produces dark and heavy soundscapes.
Pounding percussion, powerful rhythms and technical riffs manifest an ominous mood across the tracks on Glorious Barbarism. The band showcase a distinctive style concocted from an array of genres enhanced with its own thematic twist.
The Exdestrier's members: Chris Smith (bass and vocals), Tommy Concrete (ex-The Exploited; guitar and vocals) and Didier Almouzni (ex-Dragonforce, ex-Razor Of Occam) on drums recorded the EP by themselves in Edinburgh; mixing and mastering was done by Gwen Kerjan at Slab Sound Studio, France.
"The King & The Void" and previously released "To Glorious Oblivion" are right below. Link
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