Extol first got together in early 1994 with the intentions of starting a d**h metal band that showed more of a progressive side; rather than atypical run of the mill group of burnout's who focused more on their image. Adding to their influences of cla**ical music, jazz, goth and acts such as Iron Maiden, Man-o-War, Napalm d**h and Morbid Angel, Peter Espevoll (vocal), Christer Espevoll (guitar), Eystein Holm (ba**), David Husvik (drums) and Ole Borud (guitar), had the ... Show more...

Extol first got together in early 1994 with the intentions of starting a d**h metal band that showed more of a progressive side; rather than atypical run of the mill group of burnout's who focused more on their image. Adding to their influences of cla**ical music, jazz, goth and acts such as Iron Maiden, Man-o-War, Napalm d**h and Morbid Angel, Peter Espevoll (vocal), Christer Espevoll (guitar), Eystein Holm (ba**), David Husvik (drums) and Ole Borud (guitar), had the chance to play all throughout their native Norway before releasing their full length debut Burial in 1998. An EP, Mesmerized, followed a year later, and in 2000 Extol returned with Undeceived featuring new members Tor Magne S. Glidje on guitar and John Robert Mjaland on ba**. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide