Tyme
It's my favorite Imperial Triumphant release still and when I saw it got the vinyl treatment, i couldn't resist. Plus, with the four non-metal bonus tracks included on the vinyl only? How could you not?!
Favorite track: Breath of Innocence.
Drowning Embers
A band truly evoking the stench of excess decadence and the pitfalls of an eclipsing cathedral. Stomach-writhing to the point of genuflection. Seductive and reminiscent of centuries long ago. Beautiful in the worst sense.
Favorite track: Breath of Innocence (Chorus).
Underground record label Temple of Torturous, based out of Gothenburg, Sweden, has set March 23 as the worldwide release date for the vinyl edition of IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT’S EP Inceste. This special, limited LP edition of the album includes 4 new B-side tracks, which were created to expand upon the original release and are exclusive to the vinyl release.
The single LP, in a simple jacket with reverse-side printing, will be limited to a total of 300 copies worldwide with 200 copies pressed on Black Vinyl and 100 copies pressed on clear vinyl (label exclusive).
The band comments on Inceste and the four new B-side tracks for the vinyl release:
"Inceste is an interpretation of the works of French aristocrat Marquis de Sade. We wanted to make a record that was sordid, invasive, and child like at times. Extreme highs and lows are everywhere on this EP. The music always reflects the lyrics. Nothing on Inceste is stable. Everything instrument bends and twists and wrenches, forcing its way inside of you.
Our fan base has an intrinsic understanding that our influences predominantly come from the Jazz, Classical, and modern Avant-garde worlds, more so than the metal world, so we thought it would be a more unique and interesting approach to make the B-side that of non-metal content. It gives the listener and fan a chance to delve deeper into the elements of our music that are not only unique to us as a unit, but that also can often times be misconstrued as ‘extra layers.’ Note that everything we put on our records is important to us as any vocal, guitar, or drum track, and we figured it would be a nice treat for the true fan if they were allowed a chance for these vignettes of our music to be heard without the squall of intensity that is IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT i.e. with Nefertiti being a homage and nod to one IMPERIAL’s biggest musical influences.”
Inceste was recorded at Amy Mills Studios and Solitude Studios, mixed and mastered by Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves, and initially released digitally and on CD on April 15, 2016 via Redefining Darkness Records. The album cover was crafted with the help of NY artist/photographer Alex Krauss.
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released March 23, 2018
Select Quotes for the EP release of Inceste:
“In a sea of bands that are trying to be both dangerous and unorthodox, Imperial Triumphant are one of the few that actually succeed.” Metal Sucks
“With Inceste, Imperial Triumphant have fully given in to their fascination with the avant-garde, while staying true to their roots as a technical black/death metal band.” CVLT Nation
“At times downright terrifying (which is no easy feat these days) and other points equally sadistic, Imperial Triumphant bring you into a gripping vision of madness in a way that no other band is really attempting.” 9/10 Dead Rhetoric
“I’m impressed with how many twists they navigate while never sacrificing the mood for thrill.” Teeth of the Devine
"A mad, confusing cacophony of bizarre riffs, weird time changes, and wonderfully prominent yet strange bass lines, all the while enhanced by a certain air of authenticity." About.com
supported by 13 fans who also own “Inceste + bonus LP”
47 years ago I saw an Irish Spring commercial explaining the green and white stripes in their soap. 47 hours later I had boosted a kitchen knife and was standing in the bathtub slicing up a bar of it saying "two deodorants" as each sliver fell to my feet.
7 years ago this LP happened. 7 minutes ago I started typing this.
Genius. I could see it then and I can see it now. I have everything these hipsters have put out. This is my favourite. Sweet William
supported by 11 fans who also own “Inceste + bonus LP”
The album description mentions an “emotional apex.” That’s really the difference between Stare and the band’s previous albums. Ulcerate was always supremely technically proficient. I just didn’t care all that much. Their growth has come from making music you will feel. Metallurgical Fire
supported by 10 fans who also own “Inceste + bonus LP”
Swirling guitars, furious drums, vocals that at the same time howl from infinite distance and are right up in your head; everything put into dissonant form with the help of unconventional songwriting. This album is my personal key to the icelanding black metal madness that I've ignored for way too long! Lukas Kaufmann
Two death metal legends unite for a once-in-a-lifetime LP; rife with classic appeal and flavor, it's a manifesto that works in any era. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 11, 2017