Tag: Extol

This is a very unusual release, and I mean that in the best way possible. If you don’t know, Hrada is the brainchild of Peter Espevoll, formerly of Extol. So Hrada sounds like Extol, right? Not at all. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Well, kind of. Do we have excellent instrumentation, exquisite arrangements, and segues that make your head spin a little? Sure. The two projects have that in common. On Mirrorland, there are also themes of faith, doubt, and some very deep questions and societal critiques that wouldn’t be too out of place on an Extol album.… Continued →

The mighty EXTOL have just announced their signing to Solid State Records and the release of new music TOMORROW via the label!! Who here is excited for brand new Extol music and a potential new album via Solid State Records? Pre-Save here.… Continued →

Extol has been dropping news about their in studio activities and word on the streets is that the band are dropping a couple new singles very soon. There was a post on social media that I swear I saw but can’t find now. Maybe I’m going crazy lol.… Continued →

There are rumors (via the band and elsewhere) of Extol reuniting in the studio with potential new music. The band already has a spot at Furnace Fest next month so the future looks plenty bright for more heavy metal action from this legendary band. The band last released their self titled “Extol” album 10 years ago. Who is excited for new Extol?… Continued →

In honor of the greatness of a Festival that brings much joy to so many, I’m compiling a short longer list of recent band reunions announced for Furnace Fest 2023. This Fest has had a tumultuous past couple of years in light of the horrors and inconveniences Covid has brought to so many and yet they’ve persevered to cobble together an insane experience with an ongoing commitment to quality and fan adoration. While I haven’t been able to attend in either the past or more recently, I’m there in spirit.… Continued →

I listen to metal rather sparingly, but I love this song. When 1:10 kicks in, I feel like I’ve been transported to medieval times, and it makes me feel freaking epic. The drums sound like horses trotting while they pull their chariots, and the guitars bring to mind knights battling under a glow of flames. Rumor has it that drummer David Husvik recorded his parts without using a click track (but don’t quote me on that). While Extol’s most recent album was released in 2013, members of the band have been involved in other projects like Azusa, Fleshkiller, and Mantric.… Continued →

Check out this review of Fleshkiller's debut album, "Awaken"

Fleshkiller, the new progressive metal band from Ole Borud of Extol, has released their debut music video. The song is called “Warfare” and it is brutal. The band will be releasing their album, Awaken on September 15, 2017 through Facedown Records. Check out “Warfare” below! … Continued →

Metal band, Fleshkiller, have in fact joined Facedown Records for the North American release of their debut album “Awaken”. The band features members of Extol and The Burial. First single and pre-orders launch on June 30th via Facedown Records. … Continued →

The prog metal act Mantric has announced they will be entering the studio in April. For those who don’t know who Mantric is, they are the members of the band known as Lengsel, formerly of Solid State Records. The band formed in 2007 in Oslo, Norway. The band has hosted all the members of Lengsel, David Husvik from Extol, and Anders Lidal of Benea Reach. Mantric is currently independent. The band released an EP and a full-length in 2015 and have released the vinyl for them in July last year.… Continued →

Fleshkiller has announced that they have a new vocalist. The band started last year as a supergroup with members Ole Børud (Extol, Schaliach) and Peter Dalbakk (Vardoger, Schaliach) started the project and later added on Drummer Andreas Skorpe Sjøen. On January 10, 2017, Børud went to Facebook with a video of good news and bad news. Dalbakk is no longer apart of the band, as he is busy with life, but the band announced his replacement. The band has announced that Elisha Mullins of The Burial will be taking over vocals.… Continued →

Extol and Facedown Records have posted the new lyric video from Extol for the song “Betrayal”, which you can view below. Buy the special “Betrayal” Extol tshirt in the Facedown store here. All of the proceeds from the shirt sales will be donated to New Life Mission Aid and their ministry to Kenyan street children. [Original Premiere via TeethoftheDivine]… Continued →

I am excited to bring you the full album stream from Chicago, Illinois based Metal band, Afterimage. The album is titled “Unveil the Unseen”. Afterimage would please fans of Extol, Becoming the Archetype, Scar Symmetry, and In Flames. Look for this album on sale soon.… Continued →

After eight years of silence, Extol is back and is ready to draw you in with melodic riffs and creative beats. Check out the review to find out if it was worth waiting eight years for this album.

Extol has released the new music video for their song “A Gift Beyond Human Reach”, off of their upcoming self-titled album Extol. The album will be released on June 21st via Facedown Records and is available for pre-order at Extol’s online store. … Continued →

Ok, it’s time for another series, don’t you think?  This article is the first in a series of what I would call “Classic Christian Albums with an Incredible Message.” First up in this series is an album that for a long time I considered to be the best Christian metal album of all time.  Heck, I kinda still feel that way.  And that album is “Undeceived” by Extol.  I would assume that most IVM readers are at least somewhat familiar with Extol, but just for the fun of it, I’ll do a short recap on the band before I get into the beauty of the album.… Continued →