About
Epta Astera (Seven Stars in Koine Greek) was founded in Chapel Hill, NC in 2007 for a twofold purpose. The first purpose is to bring back old musical styles and methods: 4-part vocal harmonies, ancient instruments, melismatic melodies, and then to fuse them with modern aesthetics like martial industrial and metal. Though modern music and technology have brought many advancements (which made the band possible in the first place), we should not throw out the West’s rich musical traditions that brought us where we are. EA’s style varies from track to track, ranging from fragile and orchestral to grandiose and bombastic, incorporating styles from shoegaze and black metal to medieval and neofolk.
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. Find out more on the music page »
