Avant-death band Imperial Triumphant, who have a new piano album, also just announced a graphic novel penned by guitarist Zachary Ezrin and illustrated by Halil Mete. The graphic novel is 96 pages of full color illustration and is titled Merkurius Gilded, available Dec. 5. through Vile Luxe Press.
"This is a very special project for me as it's something that has taken me 5 years to complete. I look forward to sharing this vision and story with all of you. I hope you enjoy it as I enjoyed creating it," Ezrin says of the project.
“Bringing their dystopian world to life through my art, guided by the intensity of their music, was an unforgettable creative experience that will forever mark a milestone in my career," adds illustrator / visual artist Mete.
Imperial Triumphant on tour:
Oct 16 Lyon, FR — Le Transbordeur
Oct 17 Paris, FR — L’Olympia
Oct 19 Nantes, FR — Stereolux
Oct 21 Bristol, UK — Crane Bristol
Oct 22 London, UK — Shepherd's Bush Empire
Oct 23 Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz
Dec 12 New York, NY — Jazz from Hell Festival