Ukrainian symphonic death metal project Ersedu announce ‘Gore’ EP

ERSEDU, a Ukrainian cinematic symphonic death metal project, will release their conceptual EP “GORE” on May 19, 2026.

“GORE” is the first chapter of a planned series dedicated to colors, beginning with red – the first color perceived by the human eye and one of the earliest used in human art and rituals.

The EP explores red as a multifaceted symbolic system: death and sacrifice, blood and life, pain, passion, and love. These states intertwine in a dark, heavy, and emotionally charged space. The music is grim and atmospheric, filled with cinematic tension, dramatic contrast, and narrative depth. Each track stands as an independent story with its own emotional identity.

The four tracks are:

1. G O D O F W A R
2. O F F E R I N G
3. R E A P S O U L S
4. E R O S

The track titles form the acronym G.O.R.E., reinforcing the conceptual unity of the release.

Pre-Save Link: https://push.fm/ps/ersedu-gore

The first two singles, “Eros” and “Offering”, are now available on all major streaming platforms: 
“Eros”: https://push.fm/fl/ersedu-eros
“Offering”: https://push.fm/fl/ersedu-offering

Musically, ERSEDU blends powerful orchestral arrangements with extreme metal to create a dark, narrative-driven, and cinematic sound. Influences include Septicflesh, Dimmu Borgir, Devin Townsend as well as Hollywood composers Alan Silvestri, Jerry Goldsmith, and Howard Shore.

The production was mixed and mastered at Fascination Street Studios (Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, Opeth, among others).

In addition to the music, ERSEDU presents a self-created visual artbook that expands the EP’s universe. Filled with hidden details, Easter eggs, and symbolic imagery, each track is represented by its own characters and motifs.

The project’s mascot is an archetypal figure interpretable as Mother Nature.

Creation of “GORE” took four years instead of the planned one. The ongoing war in Ukraine profoundly shaped the process and infused the release with raw, grim intensity – making the color red feel especially personal and visceral.