About
EPTA ASTERA IS A FOLK METAL/NEOFOLK BAND FROM CHAPEL HILL, NC which makes heavy use of the glockenspiel and gregorian vocal harmonies.
In a world of so much rote imitation, Epta Astera finds expression by hearkening back to the pinnacle of Christian musical innovation: the gregorian chant. Taking polyphonic harmonies and melismatic melodies, and fusing them with modern styles ranging from medieval to black metal, the result is aggression, melancholy, and beauty.
Secondly, we believe in the power of free culture and the freedom of information. Every work of Epta Astera will be available for free download in the music section, and source tracks are available upon request for remixing (or amusement, or whatever else).
In summer of 2008, Epta Astera debuted with the album Ero Cras, and followed up the next year with SALIGIA. Find out more about the albums on the music page »