Feel the pulsating heart of AUTARKH‘s sonic universe as they unveil the official drum playthrough of Strife, the electrifying lead single from their avant-garde, 2023 masterpiece, Emergent. Witness drummer Jasper Barendregt’s technical prowess and intricate rhythmic alchemy in this enthralling in-studio recording.
In the deft hands of Barendregt, Strife becomes a tempest of triplets, polyrhythmic grooves, and invigorating half-time riffs. Here’s a glimpse into Jasper’s ecstatic state of rhythmic exploration:
“Strife’ has always been one of my favorite tracks off of ‘Emergent’. As a drummer, I have to mediate a balance between flow, layered coordination and a ‘mechanical push’ that drives this song.
This drum arrangement is full of triplets spaced in 4’s and 7’s within 4/4, that – along with the slower pacing and tempo – make for some heavy polyrhythmic half-time grooves. I wanted to capture this as representative as possible of how this sounds live, so what you see and hear is an unedited single one-shot take, recorded a few days before our January 2025 tour kicked off.
Lastly, I think that taking the added risk of closing out the song with a short drum improv makes for an exciting watch!”
Emergent, the follow-up to AUTARKH‘s critically acclaimed debut Form In Motion, marks an evolution in their sound—bridging sonic extremes and unearthing dynamic harmonies. AUTARKH‘s intricate compositions on Emergent weave the awe-inspiring characteristics of their debut while navigating through newfound landscapes of emotional resonance and intensity.
Michel Nienhuis and David Luiten’s compositions capture the capriciousness and unease of the band’s first album, now imbued with a diverse and radiant imprint. Explore the mesmerizing symphony of contrasts and embrace the inner self, illuminated through breathtaking vocal harmonies and bold sonic textures.
Emergent is now available through Season of Mist.
➤ Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/AutarkhEmergent
➤ Stream: https://orcd.co/autarkhemergentpresave
Praise for Autarkh:
“Smart, adventurous, and unquestionably brave, Autarkh continues the streak of producing material that defies any expectations of a presumed next chapter while fitting its new mutant member into another nook of the extended Nienhuis universe.” – Angry Metal Guy
“Autarkh will become highly influential on the next generation of extreme metal” – Chicago Reader
“In their particular realm of experimental music, Autarkh have truly crafted something of grave significance – Everything is Noise
“No matter what the path Autarkh eventually choose to follow, the result in Emergent is stunning” – Pop Matters (Best Metal Albums of the November 2023)
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