The MetalSucks Podcast #578 - Zachary Ezrin (Imperial Triumphant)
Mar 10, 2025
Zachary Ezrin, a member of Imperial Triumphant, shares insights into their upcoming album, "Gold Star." He discusses the creative hustle of recording in just five days and collaborating with metal legends like Dave Lombardo and Tomas Haake. The artwork is intriguingly inspired by vintage cigarette ads. Ezrin reflects on how touring shapes their music and the memories that linger from over a decade on the road. Additionally, he muses on the impact of modern technology on live experiences and the complex nature of their sounds that defy typical metal stereotypes.
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Imperfections Define Metal's Soul
- Over-polished production strips metal of its personality and human edge.
- Hosts argue that imperfections are central to metal's soul and should be preserved in recordings.
Leave Phones For Full Concert Immersion
- Leave phones at the door to fully experience live shows and create lasting memories.
- Brandon Hahn urges audiences to live in the moment instead of filming or watching bootlegs.
Creativity Thrives Under Constraints
- Imperial Triumphant recorded Gold Star in five days and found creative focus within tight constraints.
- Zachary Ezrin says deadlines and limits produced a fun, snapshot-like record reflecting the band's moment.