XERATH’S II: YOU LISTEN FREE NOW, DUDES AND DUDAMELS!

Remember that time that you were trying to watch Once Upon A Time In The West while your roommate was blasting Meshuggah in the next room? Then you’re ready for UK’s Xerath, who fuses slamming prog-tinged death metal with soaring, tasteful film score symphonics. For some bands, this melange may stay a gimmick, an excuse to be so-so on the strength of their slick band concept. Not here. Xerath is awesome at it, and II is equal parts high drama and snug, well-built riffage (including a guest spot from our brah Emil Werstler from Daath).

Listen here now but close your curtains unless you wanna be spotted headbanging and air-conducting like this dude!

–ADF

Xerath’s second album II is out May 3 on Candlelight. Pre-order here.