Christian progressive metallic might not look like the most probably subgenre a web site filled with swear phrases and cynicism about heavy metallic would cowl, however with regards to Extol, we’ll make an exception. Earlier this 12 months, the band had introduced they had been reuniting and enjoying Furnace Fest, leaving followers to marvel if there’ll be any extra music from the group after an almost decade-long hiatus.

Yesterday morning, followers bought a solution to that query in a slightly prolonged Fb submit commemorating the band’s thirtieth anniversary, amongst different milestones. the whole submit will probably be shared beneath, however the normal gist of it’s that the band began because the brainchild of two cousins and over time it became extra far more. And whereas issues weren’t at all times straightforward, the band stated they had been finally trying ahead to what got here subsequent.

“We’re so grateful for all of the effective folks we now have met over time, and all the good bands we’ve had the pleasure of enjoying with. It has been an extended journey, but it surely’s not over. We’ve got a few exhibits this fall, and there are rumors of Extol members assembly within the studio.”

Now clearly once they say “there are rumore of Extol members assembly within the studio,” they actually imply “yo, we’re within the studio and probably engaged on some new materials.” They simply needed to be cute with their followers.

Nonetheless, as soon as accomplished, any new album could be the band’s first in 10 years since their self-titled effort was launched again in 2013.

Over time, the band has gone via a pair lineup adjustments. As of now, the band is comprised of drummer David Husvik and guitarist and vocalist Ole Børud, together with guitarist Christer Espevoll (who left in 2004), guitarist Tor Magne Glidje (who left the band in 2007), and Fleshkiller guitarist and vocalist Elisha Mullins, who’s dealing with Peter Espevoll’s submit in the course of the band’s dwell commitments. We don’t know who will find yourself behind the mic within the studio, nevertheless.

“The Extol anniversaries are ample this 12 months.

“30 years in the past, the summer season of 1993, the 16 12 months previous cousins David Schwarz Husvik and Christer Espevoll determined to begin a band. To start with we practiced at Davids dad and mom’ home (God bless their souls!) and instantly we determined that we didn’t wish to be a canopy band. We had been decided to write down our personal music. For sure we didn’t sound wonderful the primary couple of years, however finally we felt like we had provide you with one thing that deserved the sunshine of day, and in 1996 we launched three songs on «Northern Lights», a Norwegian metallic compilation launched by Steve Rowes Rowe productions. As Mortification followers this was a giant deal for us. By now Christer’s brother, Peter Espevoll, had joined on vocals along with Emil Nicholaisen on guitars and Eystein Holm on bass.

“Later in 1996 we launched one other three songs on the Embraced demo, and the Extol sound was beginning to crystalize. Across the identical time Emil determined that he needed to embark on his personal musical path and that opened the door for Ole Børud to hitch us. Trying again, there was so many inspiring encounters and experiences that made a robust impression and paved the best way for an extended Extol journey. A few of these are:

* When David and Emil went to the Cornerstone Competition in 1996

*Our first present outdoors of Norway once we performed in Stockholm in ’96 and met the Selfmindead guys

*Seeing GROMS at Romjulsrock in ’94 – they set the bar for circle headbanging

*Assembly and dealing with Samuel Durling who signed us on his label when no one else would. He was a decisive contributor to our visible expression.

*Our first US exhibits at Texas Rock Fest and Cornerstone in ’98

“We’re so grateful for all of the effective folks we now have met over time, and all the good bands we’ve had the pleasure of enjoying with. It has been an extended journey, but it surely’s not over. We’ve got a few exhibits this fall, and there are rumors of Extol members assembly within the studio.”