Eximperitus - Meritoriousness of Equanimity

Release - 30th Jan 2026

Label - Willowtip Records

Words - Chris Fletch

With a late January release ideal for blowing off the cobwebs after a quiet period for new albums, Eximperitus (full name: Eximperituserqethhzebibšiptugakkathšulweliarzaxułum) are back with their third full length, ready to stake their claim at the top table of death metal in 2026. Hailing from Belarus, the group have looked to push their sound further than before, experimenting with pace and atmosphere whilst remaining firmly within the walls of death metal. The only question is how successful this has been.

Opening track ‘One Step Long Infinity’ begins proceedings with a comforting, familiar feel for fans of the genre - riffs and blasts underpinned by searing guitar leads. This transitions straight into second track ‘Contemplation of the Plastic Fibers of Perfection at the Second Level of Reality’, which proves that not only are they fans of long names but that they can also mix things up sonically. The blasts and chugging riffs come and go, interspersed with impressive guitar work and a swirling maelstrom of noise that keeps you on your toes. 

It is really this ebb and flow that the band have managed to capture that sets this record apart from a lot of the scene. The melodic interlude of track three melds quite seamlessly into the next song, showing a band full of confidence and in control of their craft. There is even use of clean vocals to try to add more layers to the sound.

The record is not without any flaws however. There are times when you want things to really kick on and crank up the ferocity a touch, and whilst this is a stylistic choice, it can leave you wanting a bit more in terms of extremity. The drums feel like they could also be a bit louder in the mix at times but this may be down to personal preference. These really are minor criticisms though which do not really take away from the overall landscape that the band have managed to achieve.

At its heart, this is still a death metal record, a very good one in fact, but rather than pummel you with riffs and blasts for the full run time, what Eximperitus have managed to do is to create an album that trades in dark atmosphere without losing too much of the punch. The band may have earned initial attention for their full, 51-character long band name, but they have once again proved that there is more to them than this.

8/10