After six years, Finnish-Australian gothic metal/rock quartet The Eternal breaks its silence by unveiling the first single and video from its upcoming seventh studio album, Skinwalker, due on 28 June via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).
"Deathlike Silence" serves as the introduction of The Eternal's current lineup, featuring the esteemed talents of new members Jan Rechberger (drums; Amorphis) and Niclas Etelävuori (bass; Flat Earth, ex-Amorphis), which not only marks a significant evolution for the band but also stands as a defining moment in its musical journey.
The band on "Deathlike Silence": "Lyrically, 'Deathlike Silence' delves deep into the heart of human relationships, exploring the poignant theme of two individuals drifting apart. Through evocative storytelling, the song captures the disorienting confusion and the deafening silence that accompanies the unravelling of once-intertwined lives. The silence becomes a powerful language of its own, speaking volumes in its absence, echoing the unspoken words and unfulfilled promises which linger in the void".
Skinwalker features several notable guest appearances, such as Tomi Joutsen (Amorphis), Santeri Kallio (Amorphis), Sami Yli-Sirniö (Kreator), and award-winning Tuvian throat singer Albert Kuvezin (Yat-Kha) to name a few. Skinwalker was recorded at guitarist/singer Mark Kelson's Lucidity Sound Studios and drummer Jan Rechberger's Moon Unit Studios and produced by Kelson and Rechberger and guitarist Richie Poate. The record was mixed by Kelson and Rechberger at Moon Unit before sending it off to Crystal Mastering in Melbourne, Australia. In the end, creative force Kelson was even responsible for the artwork, supported by the prominent skills of Travis Smith (Opeth, Amorphis).
Formed in Melbourne, Australia, The Eternal emerged onto the music scene in early 2003 before evolving into a truly international collaboration, with half of the members based in Melbourne and the other half in Helsinki, Finland. Over its two-decade journey, the band has garnered international acclaim with its six studio albums.
To begin this exciting new chapter in the band's history, The Eternal has recently signed a long-term deal with German/USA-based label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), which has a roster of outstanding internationally acclaimed artists. Link
Skinwalker tracklist:
1. Abandonded By Hope
2. Deathlike Silence
3. Under The Black
4. Temptation's Door
5. The Iconoclast
6. When The Fire Dies
7. Fall Upon The Earth
8. Skinwalker
9. Shattered Remains
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