The first indication that this record rocks is the incredible album cover art they chose this time! Of course Mattias Noren is known for his awesome album artwork the world over. This is one of my favorites so far.

Then the actual music plays and burns from the technical beginning to the triumphant end. Progressive and technical, but chock full of melody, this album will garner it's following of musicians for sure. Breed an Opeth with a Dream Theater, throw in some "Human" era Death, toss in some old Styx and Chicago(the band) style vocals and you can get a taste of imagining what this sounds like.

This new album is leaps and bounds ahead of their previous efforts. Thanks in part to the addition of clean/death singer Chris Krall and new guitarist Rob Doherty. The former vocal duties where handled solely by main writer and guitarist Tim Roth and he still sings on this one but Chris is the focal point of the vocals and that is what sets this totally apart from the other albums.

I'm serious, if you ever wanted to hear Opeth like death with progressive metal Dream Theater at the same time in your stereo then pick this up! It's freaking incredible!

The former album "Dead Or Dreaming" was good but there was a lot of searching for completion happening on it. Well this is the magical lineup that will hopefully stand the test of time.

A little background for you: They hail from Regina, Saskatchewan in Canada.
The band now consists of 5 blazing musicians:
You have Chris Krall on Lead/Death vocals, Scott Krall on Bass, Jim Austin on Drums, Tim Roth on Lead/Death vocals and Guitar, and finally rob Doherty on Guitar.

The album consists of 10 songs and only two run over 5 minutes in length. Thank God! They burn right from the start and the brevity of the disc let's you listen but never get burned out from an overly long track listing and overly long songs. The old Slayer "Reign In Blood" idea of album length. Personally i hope more bands will follow that time scheme when putting out records! Anyway this disc times in at a perfect 43:00 minutes.

The choruses are catchy and the heavy death vocals bring out the extremity at the right times. The production is clear, concise, yet really warm as though it was an analog recording. I don't know how it was recorded but it is well done so no worries there.

The music is melodic but extreme, technical but grooving too, and virtuous but not at the expense of the songs.

Well worth the price and time to pick up. Will most likely be a favorite for 2004 top list! Check out www.intoeternity.com for samples and ordering info. Also check out www.progart.com to see what Mattias Noren is doing and has done in the album art world. You can also hire him for your next album! Hehe

Written by David
Monday, February 16, 2004
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Comment by Tajs (Anonymous) - Thursday, March 4, 2004

Hey David, great review. I just discovered this gem and it fucking rocks! I love the technical full throttle and the different vocals they have. The two ballads are ok but I don't understand what they are doing on this cd. Into Eternity is way better when they play fast and technical. That's when this cd really shines!

Comment by The Fat Friar (Anonymous) - Saturday, March 6, 2004

Thanks for reading and writing a comment Tajs! This is by far the best IE album and sounds most complete to me. Was listening to it again(bout the 50th time so far) today and it just gets better and better with each lsiten. They fully make their mark in tech metal with this one!

Comment by Cyborganizer (Anonymous) - Sunday, March 7, 2004

This is my first album by Into Eternity, I've heard of them before I read this, and had listened to them, (thought they were pretty good, but did't know if I should get an album by them) but this review got me to buy "Buried..." and I found this album to be one of the best I've gotten so far this year. I'd give it a 9/10. There's great time changes and technical work on this. I also love Opeth's and Dream Theater's 10 minute masterpieces, but their 4 minute songs(which is refreshingly different to prog metal) blew me away.

Comment by the fat friar (Anonymous) - Monday, March 8, 2004

Hey CyberOrganizer, ' That is really cool that you got something based on the review! even more cool that it was worth your hard earned cash! It is a splendid record. Dream T and Opeth are also some more favs i listen to as well. Love the contrasting vocals that Into Eternity and Opeth do! Thanks for telling me about your purchase based on my review. Means alot and is encouraging to me! Keep it heavy!\m/

Comment by Mads Aanum (Anonymous) - Wednesday, April 28, 2004

Hey David. Just got the album today, was a little disappointed by the vocals, and I couldn't really find the Opeth in this album, I know there are growls here and there, but compeering it to Opeth is a bold move hahaha... what do I know anyway. But having only listened to it once I won't argue with you on anything yet hahaha. but be aware I'll get back to you on this one. See ya. Mads Aanum

Comment by the fat friar (Anonymous) - Thursday, April 29, 2004

Hey MADS you old dog! YEah man it is an album that opens up after about 3 or 4 spins so give it time. The OPeth reference was really a way to describe the extreme parts....obviously they don't use the same chord structures as Opeth but the idea of variety and melody in an extreme band is how they resemble Opeth to me. Yet there is alot more prog going on and that is the strength that sets them apart I think. If you're used to extreme vocals then it can be more challenging to get in to. I grew up on classic rock like Styx and Yes and other vocally cool stuff so it really appeals to me in that area. Yeah man just give it some more spins and it will open up to you....if it doesn't i'll send you a copy of Project: Failing Flesh as a make up gift for buying it off my review description:) Keep it forever heavy!\m/

Comment by Mads Aanum (Anonymous) - Thursday, April 29, 2004

cool dude, I'll give it lots more spins... I really dig the fast guitars in this band... but still I'll have to listen some more... Mads Annum

Comment by Mads Aanum (Anonymous) - Thursday, April 29, 2004

Hey again David, Now I spent some quality time with Into Eternity blasting in the stereo, and I can't help but think of Eidolon crossed with early Fates Warning. vocal wise I would properly say Eidolon vocals combine with the growl vocals like the ones found on Soilwork's "A Predators Portrait". It's very fast and technical that's for sure dude. And the more I listen to the album the more I get drawn into the songs. I am crazy about the opener "Splintered Visions" the energy in the guitar at the start of the track keeps me hook for the duration of the song. I'm sorry dude but I still can't see the Opeth elements other than the growls and clean vocals. I guess that was also what you meant hahaha. but no doubt that these guys kick ass. I'd like to see them in concert someday. "Buried In Oblivion" and "Black Sea Of Agony" creates a remarkable feeling that reminds me of the track on Eidolon's "Nightmare World" called "Dreamscape" which in turn reminds me of old Fates Warning. how about that David do you agree or disagree in any of my initial view of this album. Oh by the way, guess I'm glad your review made me buy this album hahaha. Mads Aanum

Comment by The Fat Friar (Anonymous) - Thursday, April 29, 2004

Ok MADS, so you don't hear the Opeth! That's cool. At least it sounds like your ears are starting to grasp the complexity and sheer power IE possesses. SO that's good! I don't hear the Eidolon but then again i don't like Eidolon so that figures right! haha Hey i'll still send you the P:FF disc if you want it...it releases on Karmageedon on MAY 31st. Spectacular band! I mean damn...you can't go wrong with eric Forrest on the VOKILLS! Email me with your address and i'll make sure you get one man!

Comment by Mads Aanum (Anonymous) - Monday, May 17, 2004

Hey yet again David, I have been listening to the album some more, and I must say it's really growing on me. I love the way the vocals are divided up into two kinds of death vocals and the clean vocals of course, that sounds unbelievable cool. Initially I wasn't that overwhelmed by the album to start with, but as you cleverly stated yourself, it's an album that gets better and better with each listen. I have been wondering if I should get the previous album, is it anyway near as brilliantly played as this one. I like the very progressive yet ultra fast and metallic sound it has. Oh by the way I think it's funny that you like the fact that the tracks are so 'short' when you compare the band to Opeth, a band with really long tracks, but I guess you are right in your statement when considering this band plays a lot faster than Opeth. That's all for me this time dude.

Comment by The Fat Friar (Anonymous) - Monday, May 17, 2004

Well I am glad that the album is opening up to you man! As far as the first record...it was ok...i think it really came together for them on Buried In Oblivion...so i would say to not get it....but you may like it better than BIO I don't know! Well there are so many facets to Opeth that you can use for comaprisons. Length is certainly not one of them...Opeth write long songs for sure and IE don't. My comaparison to them has to do with the heavy death parts and the originality they have like Opeth does....sometimes IE phrase some of the tunes in the Opethian style but beyond that IE has got thier own distinct sound and style for sure. Well i m glad you like it! On another note it isn't looking like P:FF will release on May 31st after all....but you will get one when i do get a copy! Later my metal brother! \m/

Comment by Mads Aanum (Anonymous) - Monday, May 17, 2004

I know what you mean about Opeth and I agree with you 100%... thanks for the update on P:FF, I'm still looking forward to that one... talk to you later Dude... Mads Aanum