Photo credit: Alex Krauss

On December 12th, avant-death metal trio Imperial Triumphant will headline the “Jazz From Hell Festival” alongside the Goldstar Metropole Orchestra (big band). Fans can expect a special setlist comprised of songs across Imperial Triumphant‘s catalogue, making this a night to be remembered.

Steve Blanco (bass, keyboards) comments: “Imperial Triumphant drags the city’s underbelly into Le Poisson Rouge for Jazz From Hell — horns ablaze, brass dripping in decadence, a golden chaos where dissonance swings and the city trembles. This is Jazz from Hell dressed in gold and filth!”

See below for event details; purchase your ticket now via: https://kyd.to/cwpGB0kL

“Jazz From Hell Festival”: Imperial Triumphant & Goldstar Metropole Orchestra:

• Date: December 12, 2025
• Time: 7:00pm
• Location: Le Poisson Rouge
• 158 Bleeker Street, New York, NY
• Event page: https://lpr.com/lpr_events/jazzfromhell25

This fall, Imperial Triumphant will also join Igorrr for a trek across Europe and the UK; see below for all dates!

Imperial Triumphant – Europe tour dates w/ Igorrr

Oct 1, 2025: Bordeaux (FR) – Le Rocher de Palmer
Oct 2, 2025: Toulouse (FR) – Le Bikini
Oct 3, 2025: Bilbao (SP) – Santana 27
Oct 4, 2025: Barcelona (SP) – Apolo 1
Oct 5, 2025: Madrid (SP) – La Riviera
Oct 7, 2025: Istres (FR) – L’Usine
Oct 8, 2025: Lausanne (CH) – Les Docks
Oct 9, 2025: Frankfurt (DE) – Batschkapp
Oct 10, 2025: Nijmegen (NL) – Soulcrusher Festival
Oct 11, 2025: Brussels (BE) – Ancienne Belgique
Oct 12, 2025: Cologne (DE) – Live Music Hall
Oct 14, 2025: Hamburg (DE) – Markthalle
Oct 15, 2025: Nancy (FR) – Nancy Jazz Pulsation
Oct 16, 2025: Lyon (FR) – Le Transbordeur
Oct 17, 2025: Paris (FR) – L’Olympia
Oct 19, 2025: Nantes (FR) – Stereolux
Oct 21, 2025: Bristol (UK) – Crane Bristol
Oct 22, 2025: London (UK) – Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Oct 23, 2025: Manchester (UK) – 02 Ritz

Earlier this year, Imperial Triumphant released their sixth full-length, Goldstar, which has been hailed as “the band’s most accessible album to date” (Metal Injection). Goldstar is a long cool drag and as intense an urban fever dream as only the avant-death metal trio can deliver. As Knotfest writes, “Imperial Triumphant make extreme music high art.”

Purchase and stream Goldstar now at: https://ImperialTriumphant.lnk.to/Goldstar-AlbumPR — and watch the videos for the previously released singles below:

–“Pleasuredome (ft. Dave Lombardo & Tomas Haake)”: https://youtu.be/cPzQ9wsYT0Q
–“Lexington Delirium (ft. Tomas Haake)”: https://youtu.be/v9cDvwwbj6A?si=GDOXci0-QkW-8hwM
–“Eye of Mars”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58IvVWKjKZQ
–“Hotel Sphinx”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnNHaH2kfkE
–“Gomorrah Nouveaux”: https://youtu.be/7Ios6fwqrSU

Imperial Triumphant line-up:
Zachary Ezrin – Vocals, Guitar
Steve Blanco – Bass, Keyboards
Kenny Grohowski – Drums

Imperial Triumphant online:
http://www.imperial-triumphant.com/
https://www.facebook.com/imperialtriumphant
https://www.instagram.com/imperialtriumphant/
https://twitter.com/imperialnyc

Photo credit: Alex Krauss — Album Artwork by: Zbigniew M. Bielak

On March 21st, avant-death metal trio IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT will release their sixth full-length, “Goldstar”, via Century Media Records. Their most instant and evocative work to-date, “Goldstar” reins in their musical wanderlust with a newfound focus that the band has only hinted at with past works. For a preview of the record, the new single PLEASUREDOME (featuring the ominous spoken vocals of Tomas Haake, plus drumming legend Dave Lombardo) now be heard.

Stream the the new single here: https://imperialtriumphant.lnk.to/Goldstar-AlbumNe

IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT comments: “Journey into sensuality and primal desire, where the flesh becomes a temple, and the hunt for passion unfolds like an ancient ritual. The ‘bell rings out,’ a summoning call to transcend ordinary pleasures and enter the Pleasuredome, a place where the divine and the animalistic merge.”

“Goldstar”is a long cool drag and as intense an urban fever dream as only IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT can deliver. Stay tuned for more coming soon.

Pre-order the upcoming album “Goldstar” now

On March 21st, avant-death metal trio Imperial Triumphant will release their sixth full-length, Goldstar, via Century Media Records. Their most instant and evocative work to-date, Goldstar reins in their musical wanderlust with a newfound focus that the band has only hinted at with past works. Their latest single – “Lexington Delirium” (featuring the ominous spoken vocals of Tomas Haake) – is just one example of this heightened songwriting acumen, clocking in under 5 minutes, while retaining their trademark musical virtuosity in this homage to classic NYC architecture. Watch the video–filmed at the iconic Chrysler Building (a rare opportunity not given to many artists, especially the top floors!) and directed by Brendan McGowan–here:

Imperial Triumphant comments: “Ziggurats rise, skyscrapers weep, & the future is not birthed from the organic but from a cosmic, mechanical womb. It speaks of posterity lost in the congestion of New Culture, a place where Manhattan’s towering ambition conceals impending delirium. The Throne of Bolts becomes both a seat of power and a looming specter, begging for salvation from the soulless surge of progress. We climbed the deco spire of the magnificent Chrysler building in order to bring you a magnanimous visual experience.”

Steve Blanco (Bass, Keyboards) reflects: “Gazing at the building’s stainless steel Egyptian sun rays, I felt a profound connection to something greater, a deep resonance with the universe itself. Sharing that moment with my bandmates Zachary and Kenny and everyone involved made it all the more fabulous.”

Pre-order Goldstar in various formats now at: https://ImperialTriumphant.lnk.to/Goldstar-AlbumPR

Watch the videos for the previously released singles below:
–“Eye of Mars”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58IvVWKjKZQ
–“Hotel Sphinx”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnNHaH2kfkE

With their upcoming release, Goldstar, the masked triumvirate Imperial Triumphant continues their exploration of the urban and arcane. The band has found inspiration in the sound of metal pushed to its darkest extremes, gilded, art deco temples, and looming cityscapes. Recorded in early 2024 with longtime collaborator and producer, Colin Marston (Gorguts, Krallice), as the final project recorded at Marston’s Menegroth Studios in Queens, the album was done in a breakneck five days. “As we recorded the final tracks, the experience felt like the universe was aligning,” the band observes. “Colin, who is basically a fourth member of the band to us, held space for this transformative moment, offering his incredible artistry and expertise, which only deepened the connection we had to the music. The sound that we captured in that sacred space was the crystallization of everything we’ve worked for, and the memories of those sessions will resonate within us for years to come. Music exists as a force beyond the infinite.”

With new single “Lexington Delirium” and the unveiling of Goldstar, the band reflects on what they’ve achieved – and what’s to come: “Imperial Triumphant’s upcoming album is a journey that feels both timeless and otherworldly, and we are beyond excited to share it with the world in 2025. The music we’ve created feels like it was born from a deeper, unseen realm, and we’re truly in love with every part of it. Our new video for ‘Lexington Delirium’ is a perfect reflection of that energy, filmed atop the majestic Chrysler Building. We’ve all admired its art deco beauty for years, and standing on top of such an iconic structure, surrounded by the clouds of Midtown, felt like stepping into a different age—an age of ambition and grandeur. Working with Brendan McGowen was an absolute pleasure, as his vision and creativity are greatly appreciated.”

Goldstar is a long cool drag and as intense an urban fever dream as only Imperial Triumphant can deliver. Stay tuned for more coming soon…

Goldstar track-listing
1. Eye of Mars
2. Gomorrah Nouveaux
3. Lexington Delirium (ft. Tomas Haake)
4. Hotel Sphinx
5. NEWYORKCITY (ft. Yoshiko Ohara)
6. Goldstar
7. Rot Moderne
8. Pleasuredome (ft. Dave Lombardo & Tomas Haake)       
9. Industry of Misery

Just days before Goldstar‘s release, Imperial Triumphant will join the 2025 Decibel Magazine Tour for an extensive North American run alongside headliners and labelmates Mayhem, plus Mortiis and New Skeletal Faces. Fans can expect a gilded mask-lift when Imperial Triumphant returns to the stage; new masks and an upgraded show will be part of their live experience with Goldstar and beyond.

See below for all dates; Decibel Magazine Tour tickets can be purchased at: www.decibelmagazine.com/events/tour

The Decibel Magazine Tour 2025 dates
w/ Mayhem, Mortiis, Imperial Triumphant, New Skeletal Faces
Mar 17, 2025: Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Heaven)
Mar 18, 2025: Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
Mar 19, 2025: Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue
Mar 20, 2025: Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Mar 22, 2025: Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Mar 23, 2025: Reading, PA – Reverb
Mar 24, 2025: New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Mar 25, 2025: Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
Mar 26, 2025: Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall
Mar 27, 2025: Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
Mar 29, 2025: Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
Mar 31, 2025: Denver, CO – Summit
Apr 3, 2025: Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
Apr 4, 2025: Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
Apr 6, 2025: Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
Apr 7, 2025: Tacoma, WA – Temple Theatre
Apr 9, 2025: San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
Apr 10, 2025: Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Apr 11, 2025: Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Apr 12, 2025: San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Apr 13, 2025: Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
Apr 14, 2025: Mesa, AZ – The Nile 
Apr 16, 2025: Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Apr 17, 2025: Austin, TX – Mohawk 

Imperial Triumphant line-up:
Zachary Ezrin – Vocals, Guitar
Steve Blanco – Bass, Keyboards
Kenny Grohowski – Drums

Imperial Triumphant online:
http://www.imperial-triumphant.com/
https://www.facebook.com/imperialtriumphant
https://www.instagram.com/imperialtriumphant/
https://twitter.com/imperialnyc

Photo by Kraussphoto

On May 3rd, New York’s IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT is poised to release a revamped version of their 2018 album, “Vile Luxury,” remixed and remastered by long-time contributor Colin Marston (Krallice, Gorguts).

This rendition of the album, initially a benchmark for extreme music, represents a new perspective on the seminal record, often hailed as their most accessible. The redubbed video for “Swarming Opulence (Redux 1924)” provides a glimpse of this fresh approach.

 “Swarming Opulence (Redux 1924)” is introduced as the first preview, offering a reinterpretation of the track that pushed Imperial Triumphant into the spotlight during the new roaring twenties. Steve Blanco (bass) reflects on the essence of the single, describing it as a exploration of dark intentions that drive individuals to commit heinous acts.

In conjunction with the album release, Imperial Triumphant collaborates with avant-garde artists, including House of Masks (AJ Good, Slipknot), Paleface & Company, Joshua Everetts, and Trash Bag Ghosts, to create the limited edition Masque of Mercury. This collection of highly collectible masks, presented in an extremely limited hand-numbered box, showcases the collaborative opulence of Imperial Triumphant and House of Masks.  

Since 2018, Imperial Triumphant has carved out a unique sound, blending eclectic black metal, claustrophobic notions of free jazz, and urban cityscapes as canyons of horror. The band, known for tours alongside Behemoth, Zeal & Ardor, and Voivod, continues to push musical boundaries. Additionally, they digitally released a series of covers in 2023, receiving critical acclaim.

Pre-order “Vile Luxury” here!