Extol
Sign in to saveExtol is an extreme metal band from Bekkestua, Norway, that was formed in 1993. The band is known for playing a variety of different styles of metal which include progressive metal, Christian death metal, black metal and thrash metal.
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- Extol
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- Bekkestua, Norway
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- 1993–2007, 2012–2017, 2023–present
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- Ganglion, Fleshkiller, Lengsel, Mantric, Azusa
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- Peter Espevoll David Husvik Christer Espevoll Ole Børud
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- Eystein Holm John Robert Mjåland Emil Nikolaisen Ole Halvard Sveen Tor Magne Glidje
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- Official website
- extolofficial.com
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- inception
- 1993-00-00
- start of work period
- 1993-00-00
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11 sectionsContents
- History
- 1993–1999: Formation and ''Burial''
- 2000–2003: ''Undeceived'' and ''Synergy''
- 2004–2008: ''The Blueprint Dives'' and hiatus
- 2012–present: Documentary, ''Extol'', hiatus and reunion
- Influences
- Band members
- Discography
- Notes
- References
- External links
Extol is an extreme metal band from Bekkestua, Norway, that was formed in 1993. The band is known for playing a variety of different styles of metal which include progressive metal, Christian death metal, black metal and thrash metal.
Over the course of their career, the band has released five studio albums and two EPs, beginning with their debut, Burial, in 1998. The band are noted for their precise, technical musicianship. The fourth album, The Blueprint Dives, received a Spellemannsprisen nomination for Best Metal Album of 2005. Extol has toured the United States and Europe several times with such bands as Mastodon, God Forbid and Opeth. Collectively, Extol has sold over 500,000 albums worldwide.