{"id":973,"date":"2025-10-08T22:09:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T22:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/benotconformed\/?p=973"},"modified":"2025-10-16T14:52:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T14:52:53","slug":"extol-a-gift-beyond-human-reach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/benotconformed\/2025\/10\/08\/extol-a-gift-beyond-human-reach\/","title":{"rendered":"Extol &#8211; A Gift Beyond Human Reach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Extol Artist Block -->\n<iframe data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" style=\"border-radius:12px; display:block; margin:0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/3A6RBkFY3kND3Z5kXM3Cz3?utm_source=generator&#038;theme=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"152\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n<section style=\"max-width:700px; margin:20px auto;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%; border:0; margin-bottom:0; padding-bottom:0;\"><tr><td style=\"text-align:right; width:120px;\">\n<b>Follow:<\/b>\n<\/td><td style=\"text-align:left;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/facedownrecords.com\/family\/extol\/\" target=\"_new\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/benotconformed\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-website.png\" border=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ExtolOfficial\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/icon-facebook.png\" border=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/extolofficial\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/icon-instagram.png\" border=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCFIhUM82LmVkOOFIdJSnw0g\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/icon-youtube.png\" border=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/extolofficial?lang=en\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/icon-twitter.png\" border=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:right;\">\n<b>Buy:<\/b>\n<\/td><td style=\"text-align:left;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extol.bandcamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/benotconformed\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-bandcamp.png\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\">Bandcamp<\/a>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pixel.png\" width=\"10\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=Extol+band&#038;_sacat=0&#038;mkcid=1&#038;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&#038;siteid=0&#038;campid=5339047119&#038;customid=&#038;toolid=10001&#038;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/icon-24-ebay.png\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\">eBay<\/a>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pixel.png\" width=\"10\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdandlp.com\/en\/extol\/artist\/?affilie=thefiretongue&#038;utm_source=www.firetonguezine.com&#038;utm_medium=link&#038;utm_campaign=affiliation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/icon-24-cdandlp.png\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\">CDandLP<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:right;\">\n<b>Charts:<\/b>\n<\/td><td style=\"text-align:left;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3A6RBkFY3kND3Z5kXM3Cz3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/icon-24-spotify.png\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\">Spotify<\/a>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pixel.png\" width=\"10\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/artist\/extol\/161688\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/icon-24-applemusic.png\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\">Apple Music<\/a>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pixel.png\" width=\"10\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.last.fm\/music\/Extol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/icon-24-last.fm_.png\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\">Last.fm<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:right;\">\n<b>Events:<\/b>\n<\/td><td style=\"text-align:left;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.songkick.com\/artists\/391572-extol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/icon-songkick.png\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\">Songkick<\/a>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pixel.png\" width=\"10\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bandsintown.com\/a\/6274-extol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/icon-bandsintown.png\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\">Bandsintown<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"text-align:right;\">\n<b>Learn more:<\/b>\n<\/td><td style=\"text-align:left;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Extol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/icon-24-wikipedia.png\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\">Wikipedia<\/a>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pixel.png\" width=\"10\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jesusfreakhideout.com\/artists\/Extol.asp\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefiretongue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon-jfh.png\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\">Jesus Freak Hideout<\/a>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/table><small style=\"margin-top:0;\"><i><b>Via Wikipedia:<\/b><\/i> Extol is an extreme metal band from Bekkestua, Norway, formed in 1993. Known for blending progressive metal, Christian death metal, black metal, and thrash, they\u2019ve released five studio albums and two EPs. Their technical precision and spiritual themes earned acclaim, including a Spellemannsprisen nomination for *The Blueprint Dives* in 2005. After several hiatuses, Extol returned in 2023 and continues to tour internationally with a lineup including Peter Espevoll, David Husvik, Christer Espevoll, and Ole B\u00f8rud.<\/small>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EXTOL &quot;A Gift Beyond Human Reach&quot; OFFICIAL VIDEO\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DzArA6ArGC8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Incomprehensible, captivating<br>Flawless and beautiful<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the desire of the Creator<br>The essence of life poured out in every being<br>Not by mere chance, but with a purpose<br>Shaped in the likeness of the Triune<br>Come into existence to love, to worship, to connect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeds come alive, a mystery hidden from man<br>In perfect balance, a perfect composition<br>Trusting eyes, sparks of life<br>Completely dependent, yet without fear<br>Surrendering to the Father&#8217;s arms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitality provided from the source<br>A gift beyond human reach<br>Not bound by time and space<br>Destined to the eternal<br>Not bound by time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incomprehensible, captivating (Captivating)<br>Flawless and beautiful (Beautiful)<br>Incomprehensible, captivating (Captivating)<br>Flawless and beautiful (Beautiful)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Follow: Buy: Bandcamp eBay CDandLP Charts: Spotify Apple Music Last.fm Events: Songkick Bandsintown Learn more: Wikipedia Jesus Freak Hideout Via Wikipedia: Extol is an extreme metal band from Bekkestua, Norway, formed in 1993. Known for blending progressive metal, Christian death metal, black metal, and thrash, they\u2019ve released five studio albums and two EPs. 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