Epta Astera

Epta Astera is a Gregorian folk metal band from The U.S. that celebrates the aesthetic heritage of the Occident by fusing the the contemplative dignity of polyphonic chant with the cathartic intensity of atmospheric metal.

The band was formed in 2008, and has released four albums, each centered around a theme. Whereas earlier albums incorporated industrial elements, later albums have been closer to a post-black metal style. Their latest album, Feste Burg (2019), probes the promise and the perils of one of the greatest upheavals in Western history.