i wouldn't say there's "nothing" thrashy or symphonic about Extol -- "inferno" for example to me has a really thrashy riff and definite symphonic elements ( violin solo?? ). can't argue with the "progressive / technical death metal" assessment at all though. on The Blueprint Dives, there are some very melodic songs too. i'm not too good with sub-genres though so defer to your judgement.
a couple years back, 3 of the Extol members put out an album under the name "Mantric" -- this is very progressive / melodic, less brutal than a typical Extol album. i perceive you're a fan, zaoman, if you haven't heard this, you definitely need to check it out. you know there was a second Lengsel album a year before that, too? good stuff.
Stavesacre may be worth checking out for fans of killswitch engage, too. don't know why it didn't occur to me earlier.
a couple years back, 3 of the Extol members put out an album under the name "Mantric" -- this is very progressive / melodic, less brutal than a typical Extol album. i perceive you're a fan, zaoman, if you haven't heard this, you definitely need to check it out. you know there was a second Lengsel album a year before that, too? good stuff.
Stavesacre may be worth checking out for fans of killswitch engage, too. don't know why it didn't occur to me earlier.