Steve Blanco, bassist/keyboardist of the experimental black metal band Imperial Triumphant, has announced his solo EP, Imprints of Man, featuring piano compositions from the band’s catalog. Co-produced by bandmate Zachary Ezrin, the EP was recorded in November 2023 and includes the single “Merkurius Gilded,” originally from the 2022 album Spirit of Ecstasy. Set for release on November 15 via Century Media Records, it will be available digitally and as a limited 12-inch vinyl. This marks Imperial Triumphant’s second release in 2023, following Goldstar in March.
What do you think the transition from heavy metal to piano compositions says about an artist’s versatility and the evolving nature of musical genres?
