The Bordeaux-quartet Exocrine have been blending ultra technical and extraordinarily rapid death metal with philosophical musings for quite some time now. Releasing their first album in back in 2015, they now mark a new chapter with the upcoming album. While still choked-full of eerie, dissonant finger-taps and enough blast beats to blow out your eardrums, “Legend” rages from within.
With their new studio album “Legend” on the way, the band releases their eponymous titled track today. Filled with intricate rhythmic passages and spirit-crushing growls, Exocrine blasts its way through your eardrums on this first single “Legend”.
Watch the shivering video for “Legend”, created by Sylvain Octor Perez, below.
“‘Legend’ is a new chapter for Exocrine and we’re eager to introduce you to it. It’s probably the album we’re most proud of, it’s also our most personal one. We see it as a reflection of our existence, of what we create, and what we wish to leave of ourselves in the end”, says Sylvain Octor Perez. “It’s through this Dante-like confrontation between these three characters in complete opposition. All of this is combined with questions about the lessons of the past and our place in the universe.That’s why we wanted to create a more intimate atmosphere with a more organic production, and return to calmer tempos at times”.
“‘Legend’ is a more ‘airy’ album, allowing the cinematic side of our music to express itself more fully. But we’re staying true to what defines us, going as fast as ever and trying to reinvent ourselves in terms of the technical aspects of our style”.
“Legend” will be released on January 26th, 2024.
Available Formats:
• Digital Download
• CD Digipak
• 12″ Black Vinyl Gatefold
• 12″ Clear Translucent – Coloured Vinyl Gatefold
• 12″ Aqua Deep – Coloured Vinyl Gatefold
Pre-order “Legend” here and pre-save it here.
Tracklist:
1. Presage (1:26)
2. Legend (3:55)
3. Life (3:56)
4. Eidolon (3:21)
5. The Altar of War (4:36)
6. Dust in the Naught (3:52)
7. Warlock (3:25)
8. Dragon (4:15)
9. The Oath (3:46)
10. By the Light of the Pyre (6:19)
11. Cryogenisation (Bonus Track) (4:49)
Born from the depths of Bordeaux, France, Exocrine is a technical death metal juggernaut, a force that has redefined the very essence of the genre. Founded by the guitar-virtuoso Sylvain Octor-Perez, alongside the formidable talents of Nicolas La Rosa and Jordy Besse, this trio embarked on their relentless journey in 2013, marking the inception of a musical saga that would leave an indelible mark on the world of extreme music.
Exocrine’s debut album, “Unreal Existence”, unleashed in 2015, was nothing short of a revelation. It showcased the band’s audacious creativity, instantly distinguishing them within the technical death metal scene. With labyrinthine compositions, ferocious riffs, and relentless drumming, Exocrine’s music delved into uncharted territories of sonic complexity.
In the years that followed, Exocrine solidified their signature sound, with albums such as “Ascension” in 2017 and “Molten Giant” in 2018, upon the latter release, Théo Gendron joined as a new member – forming the current-standing quartet of musicians. These releases cemented their reputation as pioneers of the genre, pushing the boundaries of what technical death metal could achieve. The band’s compositions are like sonic mazes, constantly evolving, keeping listeners captivated at every twist and turn.
Their 2022 release, “The Hybrid Suns”, was yet another testament to their musical prowess. It demonstrated their unyielding commitment to pushing the envelope and exploring new realms of technical complexity.
Now, as the anticipation reaches a fever pitch, Exocrine is poised to release their next full-length opus, “Legend”. This forthcoming masterpiece promises to be an epic chapter in their already storied career, destined to secure their place as legends within the hallowed halls of technical death metal.
Exocrine are architects of sonic transcendence, explorers of the uncharted, and pioneers of the unimaginable. With each release, they redefine the limits of technical death metal, and “Legend” is poised to be their most audacious and groundbreaking endeavour yet, a true testament to their status as legends in the making.
Line-up:
Sylvain Octor Perez: Lead Guitars
Nicolas La Rosa: Guitars
Jordy Besse: Bass, Vocals
Theo Gendron: Drums
Album credits:
Recording Studio: Triceraprod Studio
Sound, mixing & Mastering Engineer: Sylvain Octor Perez
Biography: Sébastien J. Gamez
Cover art: Armaada Art
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/Exocrine
twitter.com/Exocrine_band
