Year : 2026
Style : Progressive Metal , Progressive Rock
Country : Australia , Finland
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 122 mb
Bio:
The Eternal is an international dark, melancholic metal band with strong doom and progressive elements.Formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2003, the group later evolved into an cross-continental collaboration split between Australia and Helsinki, Finland. They are signed to Reigning Phoenix Music.The distinctive sound of The Eternal is a fusion of dark, melancholic, and emotive metal with influences from both Doom and Progressive genres. The most recent incarnation of the band includes Jan Rechberger (Amorphis) and Niclas Etelävuori (ex-Amorphis / Flat Earth) along with longtime members Mark Kelson & Richie Poate. The band recently wrapped up the recording of their upcoming album 'Skinwalker'. Notably, The Eternal has evolved into a truly international collaboration, with half of the members being based in Melbourne, Australia, and the other half in Helsinki, Finland.Originally forming in Melbourne, Australia, The Eternal emerged onto the music scene in early 2003. Over their two-decade journey, the band has garnered international acclaim through the release of six studio albums. Their extensive touring has taken them across national and international landscapes, sharing stages with renowned acts such as Amorphis, Anathema, Him, Katatonia, Swallow The Sun, and Opeth, among others.The band's seventh studio album 'Skinwalker', promises a continuation of their rich musical legacy & yet is set to be a defining moment creatively for the band. The album features several notable guest appearances including Tomi Joutsen (Amorphis), Santeri Kallio (Amorphis), Sami Yli-Sirniö (Kreator) & award winning Tuvan throat singer Albert Kuvezin (Yat-Kha) to name a few.To begin this exciting new chapter in the bands history, The Eternal recently signed a long term international deal with German label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), who have a roaster of outstanding internationally acclaimed artists. The new album 'Skinwalker' will be released through RPM in late June 2024.
Album:
Following the widespread acclaim of their 2024 full-length Skinwalker and the evocative companion 2026 EP Celestial,Australian/Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective The Eternal return in 2026 with their eighth full length great studio album and the most immersive and definitive work to date: Obscured Horizons.Where Skinwalker was hailed for its emotional weight, cinematic scope and seamless fusion of melancholic atmosphere with crushing heaviness, and Celestial further expanded the band’s sonic palette with its introspective depth and dynamic intensity, Obscured Horizons pushes even further into uncharted territory. The new album refines The Eternal’s signature blend of doom-laden textures, progressive sophistication and haunting melodic resonance, while embracing a broader, more expansive sound that feels both intimate and monumental.At its core, Obscured Horizons is an exploration of disillusionment, fractured identity and the struggle to reclaim clarity in a world saturated with distortion. The album moves through states of emotional collapse, liminal transition and existential unrest, confronting deception both external and internal - before emerging into renewal and self-awareness. It is a work concerned with the erosion of truth, the masks we inherit, the weight of memory and the courage required to awaken from imposed realities. Rather than surrendering to decay, Obscured Horizons charts a defiant ascent refusing numbness, rejecting illusion and ultimately reclaiming light from the shadows that threaten to eclipse it.With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, alongside Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) in Helsinki, The Eternal remain a truly international collaboration — unified across continents yet bound by a singular artistic vision. Their sound continues to resonate with listeners drawn to the emotional gravity of bands in the dark metal genre, while carving a path distinctly their own.Set for release through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) in September 2026, Obscured Horizons represents both culmination and evolution a bold statement from a band entering a new creative chapter, with their gaze fixed firmly on the unseen.The album is scheduled for September 18, 2026.
Line Up:
Mark Kelson - Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate - Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori - Bass
Jan Rechberger - Drums & Percussion
Tracklist:
01. Lament For The Hollow
02. Existing To Expire
03. Colours Fade
04. Harmony Breaks
05. I’ve Seen The Dream
06. Liminality
07. Obscured Horizons
08. Yesterday's Gone
09. Awaken
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