ETERNAL, THE - Waiting For The Endless Dawn (Sealed) (CD)

THE ETERNAL were formed by the vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson in 2003 after the disbanding of the Death/Doom/Gothic band CRYPTAL DARKNESS. Kelson is known for his collaboration with members of bands like ANATHEMA and MY DYING BRIDE and Martin Curtis-Powel (MY DYING BRIDE, ANATHEMA, CRADLE OF FILTH) actually recorded some albums with THE ETERNAL. Before releasing “Waiting For The Endless Dawn” they have played a mix of Gothic and Atmospheric rock similar to ANATHEMA, which might explain why someone like me, who follows mainly the Metal press, was not familiar with them, even though they are so accomplished and successful. The new album “Waiting For The Endless Dawn” has crated quite a big hype in Metal magazines and blogs, which in part is maybe due to the incorporation of Death/Doom elements into their music on the new release. The transformation isn’t too radical, the music isn’t all too different from the Goth Rock that the band is known for, but heavier riffs and growling vocals have been incorporated.