“This is challenging music, but there is reward in that”: How Imperial Triumphant tapped into the Spirit Of Ecstasy

Zachary Ilya Ezrin wants the very best for his fans. Relaxing into our interview this afternoon, the Imperial Triumphant frontman smiles when K! raise that Spirit Of Ecstasy – the title of his band’s superb fifth album – is a nod to Rolls-Royce’s iconic billowing bonnet-ornament, noting that we’re the first journal to make the connection. He’s glad that we do, too, as the craftsmanship and quality, sumptuosity and longevity with which the legendary British automotive manufacturer have become synonymous are exactly the attributes he wanted to tap into with this latest brain-scrambling batch of songs. “I was inspired by luxury brands like Rolls-Royce and Rolex,” he begins. ​“They’re not just putting out products that are expensive, but ones that are incredibly high-quality in terms...

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