Release
date: August 8th 2017. Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD
Bleed
The Days – Tracklisting
1.The Lost, The
Forgotten, and The Undying
2.Snake Oil and
Coffin Nails
3.Sea of Graves
4.Into Nothing
5.Stained Eyes on a
Setting Sun
6.Bleed The Days
7.All Gods Fall
Band
Members
Hal Miller: Bass
Joe Wood: Drums
Ken Wohlrob:
Guitars, Vocals
Review
Eternal Black's debut album - Bleed
The Days - is an epic and vintage slice of traditional doom metal
with moments of modern sounding distorted stoner and fuzz. Fans of
Black Sabbath and Saint Vitus will find much to enjoy here. The album
opens with a long sounding horn before the doom riff kicks in that
Sabbath would be mighty proud off.
Opening track - The Lost, The
Unforgotten and The Undying - shows Eternal Black mean business from
the start with the band creating an eerie and gloomy atmosphere. The
sound is definitely vintage with the vocals adding a menacing touch.
The lyrics are influenced by old-school doom metal and it's
refreshing to hear. The mood is permanently dark but Eternal Black
never let the music depress you as they create hard rocking moments
for you to lose yourself in.
Second track - Snake Oil and Coffin
Riffs - opens with a hazy and distorted psychedelic riff before the
band adapt a more Stoner based sound. The vocals from Ken are more
refined with a blusier approach. The song maybe too slow-paced for
some though this allows you to immerse yourself with Eternal Black's
dark world. The fuzz sounds are a welcome addition as Eternal Black
start to have fun with their music.
Can I use the term "fun"
with an album such as this?
Yeah, why not. As the album still
retains its Doom Metal credentials with creepy song titles, lyrics,
vocals and riffs all showcasing what a damn fine album this is. Songs
such as Sea Of Grave, Strained Eyes On A Setting Sun and the epic
eleven minute opus - All Gods Fail - is perhaps where Eternal Black
impresses the most.
The music they create here will make your hair stand-up on end as the album becomes gloomier and darker as a result. The main strength of the album is no doubt the lyrical content and vocal performance from Ken. Don't get me wrong, the music is excellent as well. I felt a more deeper connection with the lyrics and vocal performance from Ken.
The music they create here will make your hair stand-up on end as the album becomes gloomier and darker as a result. The main strength of the album is no doubt the lyrical content and vocal performance from Ken. Don't get me wrong, the music is excellent as well. I felt a more deeper connection with the lyrics and vocal performance from Ken.
This is an album that takes
influence from the legendary doom metal bands of the last forty years
but Eternal Black add an exciting modern feel to their overall sound.
Eternal Black manages to show off their progressive side on songs
such as Sea Of Graves and All Gods Fail. The production is first rate
with the album showcasing how technically impressive the band
actually are. The overall sound of the album is immense from the
start with the different elements of music being played at a loud
rate.
Bleed The Days is a perfect example
in how to create and release a vintage sounding Doom Metal album.
It's an exciting and action packed debut album that could see Eternal
Black play their music on the more established Doom/Stoner Metal
festivals and stages across the globe.
Excellent and Highly Recommended.
Words by Steve
Howe
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