Produced by the renowned Simon Efemey (Napalm Death, Paradise Lost, Deceased) and adorned in the instantly recognisable artwork of Koot (Saxon, Girlschool, The Almighty) an album which continues the death march of Preston Thrash crew Solitary while tackling difficult subjects ranging from abuse and addiction to the war in Ukraine has arrived in “Embrace The
Quite how Edinburgh natives Exdestrier ended up choosing Blackened Sludge Metal as the genre in which they wanted to paint remains something of a mystery, but it’s cold in the North so they probably drank some Scotch Whiskey in front of an open fire… either way, the trio who comprise vocalist and bassist Chris Smith,
What happens when former members of Razor Of Occam, Dragonforce and The Exploited are locked together in a dank, dark basement torture chamber hell for the hottest summer known to man? The create the Blackened Sludge Metal tour de force that is “Glorious Barbarism“, that’s what. The new outfit hail from Edinburgh and call themselves
Having cited an incredibly wide range of influences from High On Fire to Amorphis, not to mention their former glories, quite how Edinburgh natives Exdestrier ended up choosing Blackened Sludge Metal as the genre in which they wanted to paint remains something of a mystery. However, the trio, comprising vocalist and bassist Chris Smith, guitarist and
It’s funny the difference changing a single letter can make in a word. Take the forthcoming record from Edinburgh natives Exdestrier as an example. Change one letter – an A for an E – and “Glorious Barbarism” becomes “Glorious Barberism“. In one letter change you’ve gone from a record about extreme cruelty and brutality, like
Blackened sludge trio Exdestrier who feature in their ranks former members of The Exploited, Dragonforce and Razor Of Occam, are now streaming “The King & The Void” from their upcoming album “Glorious Barbarism” which is out on 8th April. A unique offering in that each member draws from a different musical background ranging from Doom
Adding insult to injury, Blackened Sludge Metal trio Exdestrier have given comment about the first single “To Glorious Oblivion” from their upcoming debut EP “Glorious Bastardism“. Featuring in their ranks former members of The Exploited, DragonForce and Razor Of Occam they utilized the skills of Gwen Kerjan (Banane Metalik, Toward The Throne, Devoid) at Slab Sound
Former members of The Exploited, DragonForce and Razor Of Occam have joined forces to create Exdestrier, a new Progressive Blackened Sludge Metal act hailing from Edinburgh. Armed with lyrical themes from dark fantasy realms, tales of medieval landscapes, gruesome warriors and a looming gloom, together they’ve recorded a debut EP “Glorious Barbarism” in DIY fashion,
Saint Petersburg Russian Deathgrind merchants Infiltration have dropped a music video for “Section 8” from their October released sophomore album “Extinct” for your viewing pleasure. The album cuts adrift as standalone their 2021 single “Assault Rifle Justice” and The Exploited cover “Beat The Bastards” while once again demonstrating what influences from Napalm Death, Bolt Thrower
From 1979 to the present day Scottish Punk Rock legends The Exploited went from zero to hero as they evolved from a Street Punk band to a Crossover Thrash act between 1981’s “Punk Is Not Dead” and 1987’s “Death Before Dishonour” and widely considered one of the bands instrumental in the birth of Hardcore. 1996 saw
