In “Echoed Demise,” Imperialist tells the story of an endlessly recurring battle. Thrashy sci-fi black metal swirls and swells around them again and again while the once-joyful clash of battle curdles into torment. Paradoxically, listeners will find themselves returning often to this well-paced track. The relentless pummel of the drums drive home the theme of an inescapable hell, while the riffs show the initial excitement of the fight. “Echoed Demise” encapsulates the theme of endlessly reliving a singular moment. Depicting the protagonist’s transition from a conquest driven by bloodlust and glory to an overwhelming desire for permanent death within the horrific … Continue reading Track Premiere: Imperialist — Echoed Demise