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Content Introduction Imperial Triumphant, the New York band that quickly conquered the avant-garde metal scene, is finally making their Japanese debut. Don't miss this cutting-edge extreme metal! Numerous guest appearances are featured, including Kenny G, a leading figure in smooth jazz who was very active in the 80s, Alex Skolnick (Testament), Snake (Voivod), and many others. While Imperial Triumphant from New York burst onto the scene like a comet and quickly dominated the avant-garde metal world, their history is surprisingly long. Formed in 2005 around Zachary Ezrin, their debut album wasn't released until 2012. Titled "Abominamentvm," this mere 25-minute work is a technical extreme metal piece overflowing with dissonance and strange melodies, a powerful work that clearly foreshadows their later avant-garde direction. After releasing their second album, "Abyssal Gods," in 2015 and their third album, "Vile Luxury," in 2018, Imperial Triumphant suddenly gained attention after securing a contract with major label Century Media. Their fourth album, "Alphaville," released by Century Media, incorporated everything from jazzy trumpets to Japanese taiko drums into extreme metal, quickly establishing Imperial Triumphant as darlings of the avant-garde metal scene. Now, they've released their second album with Century Media, "Spirit of Ecstasy." This album, with its storm of dissonances, complex arrangements, symphonic arrangements, and jazz influences, naturally showcases their signature avant-garde style. But the most surprising aspect is the guest appearance of none other than Kenny G on soprano saxophone. Yes, the Kenny G who was a leading figure in smooth jazz and a major force in the 80s. Furthermore, numerous guest appearances are made, including Alex Skolnick of Testament, Trey Spruance of Mr. Bangle, Snake of Voivod, and Yoshiko Ohara, the Japanese female vocalist of Bloody Panda. Having already generated a lot of buzz overseas, they are finally making their Japanese debut. Don't miss this chance to experience the world's most cutting-edge extreme metal! [Members] Zachary Ezrin (Vocals, Guitar), Steve Blanco (Bass), Kenny Grohauski (Drums) [CD Track Listing] 01. Champ Change 02. Metro Vertigo 03. Tower of Glory, City of Shame 04. Mercurius Gilded 05. Death on a Highway 06. In the Pleasure of Their Company 07. Vezmnaya 08. Maximalist Scream Media Reviews and More Imperial Triumphant, the New York band that quickly conquered the avant-garde metal scene, is finally making their Japanese debut. Don't miss this cutting-edge extreme metal! Numerous guests participate, including Kenny G, a leading figure in smooth jazz who was very active in the 80s, Alex Skolnick (Testament), Snake (Voivod), and many others. (C)RS
