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Imperial Triumphant

Imperial Triumphant’s Steve Blanco announces ‘Imprints of Man’: Imperial Triumphant’s dark, labyrinthine soundworld reimagined for solo piano; pre-order the record and stream ‘Merkurius Gilded’

On November 15th, Imperial Triumphant’s STEVE BLANCO (bass, keyboards) will give fans Imprints Of Man: a solo record that reimagines Imperial Triumphant’s dark, labyrinthine soundworld for piano. Stripping away the chaos of distortion and brass, Imprints Of Man reveals the raw architecture of the band’s compositions: haunting harmonies, jagged rhythms, and spectral dissonances laid bare on the piano. This is not just an adaptation—it’s a revelation. Each piece becomes a meditation on the uncanny beauty hidden within Imperial Triumphant’s music, refracted through the stark intimacy of solo piano. A rare chance to experience the band’s avant-garde vision through an entirely […]