Vancouver’s own EXTERMINATUS is set to release their third studio album, Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1, on April 18, 2025. This album is the culmination of over a decade of relentless crafting and intense recording sessions, symbolizing the band’s evolution into a formidable force within the metal scene. 🎸🔥
About the Album
Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1 unfolds across its tracks, each serving as a chapter in a grand cosmic saga that explores the origins of the universe and the haunting truths hidden within its expansive reach. The journey begins with the turbulent force of “Cosmic Disturbance” and traverses through a series of dark revelations, culminating in an unexpected twist with a metal rendition of “Rock Me Amadeus.”
Drawing inspiration from the cosmic and dystopian visions found in the works of Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke, as well as the expansive narratives of “Stargate SG:1” and the “Mass Effect” series, the album offers a profound exploration of existence through its lyrical and musical depth. Songs like “Primordial Sea” and “Starbound” feature brutal drum patterns and shredding riffs, echoing the thematic and sonic complexity that EXTERMINATUS is known for.
Meet EXTERMINATUS
The formidable lineup delivering this sonic onslaught includes:
- Max Sepulveda – Drums
- Tabreez Azad – Guitar/Vocals
- Elia Baghdaniyan – Guitar
- Luka Bresan – Lead Vocals
- Lucas Abreu – Bass
The band themselves drove the production, with recording, mixing, and mastering helmed by Max Sepulveda and Zack Ohren at The Beat Lab, ensuring every note conveys the intended ferocity. The album’s striking visuals were crafted by Mark Cooper, encapsulating the album’s thematic essence.
Key Tracks and Videos
Key tracks like “Cosmic Disturbance” come alive with an accompanying music video, while “The Signal” and “Primordial Sea” are depicted through haunting lyric videos, offering a window into the album’s dark narrative.
About EXTERMINATUS
Since their formation in 2013, EXTERMINATUS has evolved into a dominant force within the technical death metal scene. Their journey began with the debut album Veni Vidi Vici, which immediately set the tone for their aggressive style characterized by rapid-fire riffs, relentless drumming, and devastating vocals. By the time their second album Laniakea was released in 2018, EXTERMINATUS had firmly established themselves not just as a project but as a mainstay, pushing the boundaries of technical death metal.
The current lineup features the dual-guitar attack of Tabreez Azad and Elia Baghbaniyan, combined with the unstoppable rhythm section of Max Sepulveda and Lucas Abreu, and the ferocious lead vocals of Luka Bresan. This potent combination creates a sound that is both brutally precise and expansively atmospheric, drawing comparisons to luminaries like Aeon, Decapitated, and The Faceless, yet with a distinct identity that is entirely their own.
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