Solitude Aeturnus

 Today in 1994 Solitude Aeturnus released the album Through the Darkest Hour

Arlington, Texas Epic Doom Metal

Status:Active

Years active: 1987-1988 (as Solitude), 1988-present

Solitude Aeturnus remains one of the most respected names in the doom metal field, with a style that borrows from classic doom (a la old Candlemass) as well as progressive metal tendencies along the lines of early Fates Warning, topped by the excellent vocals of Robert Lowe. After five solid albums recorded between 1991 and 1998, the band was largely dormant for some time, and with core members Edgar Rivera and John Covington eventually leaving the band (in 2001 and 2003, respectively), all seemed lost. But in fact the band is still alive and kicking, and with a revamped stable lineup, finally released their sixth album (and first in eight years), Alone, in late 2006. Also of note is the news that vocalist Robert Lowe had been named the new vocalist for none other than Candlemass, though he remains on board here.

Pavement Music

Wolf Drums

Edgar Rivera Guitars

Robert Lowe Vocals

Lyle Bass

John Perez Guitars

Guest/Session

Shaun Matthew Sitar (track 4)

1. Falling 04:07    

2. Haunting the Obscure 05:32  

3. The 8th Day: Mourning 06:07   

4. The 9th Day: Awakening 05:03   

5. Pain 07:06   

6. Pawns of Anger 06:36   

7. Eternal (Dreams Part II) 07:51   

8. Perfect Insanity 06:15   

9. Shattered My Spirit 08:27    

  57:04  

Shaun Matthew (Saddar Bazaar) - Sitar on "The 9th Day" (Shaun appears courtesy of Delirium Records).

Cover art by Leilah Wendell.

Photography by Stu Taylor.

Layout and design by IQ Talent.

Re-released by System Shock / Pavement as a 2CD digipak together with the Downfall album.

Re-released in 2008 by Metal Mind Productions in digipak format. Limited to 2000 copies. Bonus tracks: (Live at Stodola Club, Warsaw, Poland, 12th February 2007)

1. The 9th Day: Awakening

2. Pawns of Anger

Recording information:

Produced by Solitude Aeturnus & Paul Johnston.

Recorded May 1994 at Rhythm Studios, Bidford on Avon, Warwickshire, England.

Engineered by Paul "Gov'ner" Johnston.

Mastered at Monsterdisc, Chicago, IL.