Every song on their John Fryer-produced album is superb, coiling majestically upwards before spitting venom. "Sweet Stuff" Rock Sound.
"The gothed-up industrial scene that was once pushing the boundaries of rock music has seemingly disappeared. Esoterica [are] bringing back the dark, industrial vibe... and twisting it around into something a hell of a lot more interesting.." 9/10 - figure-of-eight.com
Recorded by acclaimed producer John Fryer (NIN, HIM, Depeche Mode etc), "The Fool" is a startling statement of intent from a band so young. Melding soundscape atmospherics with incisive melodies and powerhouse guitar work, it is a dark and brooding record.
Emerging from the suburbs of provincial Warlingham UK, but founded in Africa, Esoterica have already enjoyed much success - recently playing the KERRANG! Tour and supporting HIM at a sold-out Hammersmith Apollo, being play-listed on commercial radio shows (XFM Rockshow, Bruce Dickinson on 6Music, Total Rock etc) and fanatical support from the hoards of fans they have picked up in the last two years of relentless groundwork.
Esoterica's debut video for "Life Is Lonely" was shot in Los Angeles under the direction of Wendell Scot Greene (Janet Jackson) and edited by Nathan "Karma" Cox (Marilyn Manson, Korn, Soil, Linkin Park) & their new video for "Don't Rely On Anyone" was shot by Carolan Productions (Keane).
Esoterica released their debut album "The Fool" on July 18th through Cargo.
