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2. From the clubs of Melbourne, to the Filmore Irving Plaza in New York City, The Eternal has build a momentum unrivalled by any other Australian independent band in the heavy rock / metal scene. Taking āKartikaā on the road across Australia, Portugal, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Finland, Hungary and for the first time Japan, Canada, USA and Mexico saw The Eternal secure major shows across the world.
If breaking in to the much sought after Japanese market wasnāt enough, The Eternal relished playing on the bill of the Firebox Metal Festival in Finland with major players such as Katatonia and Swallow the Sun. Continuing the surge, The Eternal supported Tarja (ex-Nightwish) on the North American leg of āThe Storm Returnsā tour, and rounded off the āKartikaā World Tour by supporting long time influence Anathema in Mexico City. On their return home the band played to an enthusiastic home crowd supporting Finnish Rockers The 69 Eyes. The Eternal can now boast being one of the only Australian bands to have successfully achieved a 32 date cross continental tour without the support of a major label.
Forming in Melbourne in 2003, The Eternal signed a two-album deal with Firebox Records of Finland on the strength of their self-titled promotional EP. Their debut album for Firebox āThe Sombre Light of Isolationā was released worldwide in June 2004 and received glowing reviews in both mainstream and underground media around the globe. The band was named in Kerrang! magazine's '50 Bands You Need To Know Right Now'. In support of this album, The Eternal toured Australia, Hong Kong, continental Europe, UK and Finland in late 2004, and upon return immediately set about writing material for their second album āSleep of Reasonā.
Recorded early in 2005, āSleep of Reasonā extended The Eternal's sound from their debut work. It was produced and recorded by Endel Rivers at Palm Studios in Melbourne, and mastered by Mika Jussila (Amorphis, Nightwish) at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki. The album's sleeve-art was created by Travis Smith (Opeth, Katatonia, Anathema) based on the etching 'El sueƱo de la razon produce monstruos' by Francisco de Goya.
After touring Australia extensively for the release of āSleep of Reasonā and playing to well over 15,000 people in their home country on various tours including national supports for Finnish rockers HIM and Swedish death/prog masters Opeth, the band set off for their second tour of Europe in May 2007. The tour saw the band return to Portugal, Germany, Hungary, Belgium and the Netherlands. On their return home, the band went about completing and compiling three years worth of demo material for what would soon become āKartikaā.
Released in late 2008, āKartikaā was the bandās most diverse and ambitious album to date. With lush vocal harmonies and carefully detailed arrangements, āKartikaā took the listener through varied soundscapes, from the emotive āBrighter Dayā and āWalk Beside Youā to the eastern influenced epic āBloodā. Catchy, melodic, dark and beautiful, The Eternal did not sit safely behind the sound created on their previous albums, and in turn, pushed forward and broke new ground. āKartikaā was recorded at several studios in Australia including Mixmasters Studios, Adelaide and Palm Studios in Melbourne. It was mixed in Tallinn, Estonia by Endel Rivers at Palm Studios II and mastered at the renowned Crystal Mastering, Melbourne, Australia by John Ruberto. 'Kartika' also saw the beginning of the bands ongoing relationship with Japanese label 'Stay Metal Records'.
In late 2009 the band commenced work on their fourth album 'Under A New Sun'. In order to help them achieve their vision, The Eternal enlisted multi-instrumentalist, multi-platinum selling artist Jeff Martin (The Tea Party) to produce the album. Engineering the album was Paul Pilsneniks, who had worked with such artists as The Living End, The Mars Volta, Silverchair and Alanis Morissette. The Eternal also called on acclaimed Finnish keyboard player Maria Ilmoniemi (Tarja / Husky Rescue) to contribute. The album saw The Eternal experimenting more with the rock & eastern elements of their sound. The album was followed by a difficult time for the band with drummer Marty O'Shea breaking his hand on the first date of the 'New Sun' tour & Japanese dates being cancelled due to a Tsunami in Tokyo on the eve of the tour. Feeling warn out and a deluded with the current state of things the band consisting of O'Shea, Kelson & Langlands took a short break to refocus.
In 2010 new enthusiasm was brought into the band with the addition of talented second guitar player Brad Cook, a long time fixture in the Melbourne scene. The addition of Brad to the line-up helped to refocus the band and encourage them to commence work on what is to be the bands fifth studio album 'When The Circle of Light Begins to Fade'. Martin Curtis-Powell (Cradle of Filth / My Dying Bride / Anathema) also stepped in to contribute a fresh and exciting approach to the Keyboards on the album.
The Eternal's frontman and long time songwriter Mark Kelson has this to say on the new album; 'We are approaching this recording quite differently than our previous albums, usually we have very comprehensive and complete demos, but we have decided to start tracking at the basic idea stage and see where it takes us. As for the material, I have spent a lot of time reflecting over our back catalogue and everything we have achieved since we formed at the start of 2003 and I really wanted to write an album that reflects all the elements of our sound. I feel the new material takes elements of 'Sleep Of Reason', 'Kartika', 'Under A New Sun' & even 'The Sombre Light of Isolation' and blends them all together. We will still approach the new material very melodically as we always have done, but I have a feeling this will be a little heavier and darker than 'Under A New Sun' as the last year has been hard for me on a personal level and I feel that comes across in many of the songs composed thus far. I have always seen this band as a form a therapy for all of us, so its great to be getting back in the studio and be getting all our demons out again. This will also be my first album as sole producer, over the years working with so many people and not always getting 100 percent of what I believe the band needed, I have decided it's my turn to step up and shape the final vision.'
A stronger, revitalised band are about to not only celebrate the release of their fifth full length album but also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the band. With ten years, five albums and shows all around the world under the bands belt, The Eternal are entering a new decade with their darkest and heaviest album since the internationally acclaimed 'Sleep of Reason'. 'When The Circle of Light Begins to Fade' promises to keep fans old and new happy with the band not only pushing forward to experiment with new things but also embracing the sound that helped shape the band.
Evolution
The Eternal Lyrics
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Helped by the kings to keep all of our dreams
We have kept control
They healed and revealed
Evolution, revolution
Now we're on our way
Now we're here to stay
Now that we're wise a new world of hope shall arise
No more time for the lies
No more time for a world full of cries
They healed and revealed
Evolution, revolution
Now we're on our way
Evolution, revolution
Now we're here to stay
Transformation, mutation
Are you ready
Are you ready
Surviving this tragedy
We're becoming new entities
A new step for humanity
Now we're free
Evolution, revolution
Now we're on our way
Evolution, revolution
Now we're here to stay
The lyrics to The Eternal's song "Evolution" speak to the idea that even after experiencing a fall or a setback, humans still possess a soul. The reference to being helped by kings to preserve our dreams suggests that there are external forces or influential figures that support and guide us. Despite facing challenges, humans have managed to retain control and keep moving forward.
The lines "They healed and revealed" emphasize that there have been individuals or entities who have provided healing and guidance, leading to a transformation and evolution in our lives. The song suggests that this evolution and revolution propel us on a new path. As we become wiser, a world filled with hope emerges, leaving behind a time of lies and cries. The lyrics symbolize a shift towards a better future and a rejection of negativity.
The chorus, with its repetition of "Evolution, revolution, now we're on our way," reflects the determination and perseverance of humanity. We are here to stay, indicating our resolve to carve out a place in the world and make a lasting impact. The reference to "transformation, mutation" suggests that change is inevitable and that we must be ready to embrace it.
Overall, "Evolution" conveys a message of hope, resilience, and growth. It encourages listeners to view setbacks as opportunities for transformation and to embrace their own evolution.
Line by Line Meaning
After the fall, we're still humans, we still have a soul
Despite experiencing a downfall, we remain human with an enduring essence
Helped by the kings to keep all of our dreams
Assisted by influential figures to safeguard our aspirations
We have kept control
We have managed to retain authority
They healed and revealed
Those influential figures provided healing and enlightenment
Evolution, revolution
A process of gradual change and transformation
Now we're on our way
We have embarked on a journey
Now we're here to stay
We are now permanent and enduring
Now that we're wise a new world of hope shall arise
With newfound wisdom, a promising world will emerge
No more time for the lies
There is no longer space for deception
No more time for a world full of cries
No longer tolerating a world filled with sorrow
Transformation, mutation
A process of profound change, alteration
Are you ready
Are you prepared for what is to come
Surviving this tragedy
Emerging victoriously from this catastrophic event
We're becoming new entities
We are transforming into new beings
A new step for humanity
A significant advancement for mankind
Now we're free
We have attained liberation
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Drago Gaming
Why do I have a feeling they will release a new energy hero, Nord and Motoko on all on the 28th š
Dylarr's Twi'Lek Tactics
yeah, it could happen
GNR
So,save all your limiteds till that event gets released. Those collab type heroes tend to be once and done types.I hope itās not another diabolical Kora type scheme.
Dylarr's Twi'Lek Tactics
Sept 28th I see now it when it goes live.
Madnyss
Assassins , summoners, tank are getting all the love. Hunter is so far behind
Dylarr's Twi'Lek Tactics
yeah Hunters and Energy
DrunkM0nkey
The version you are probably thinking of is " Stand Alone Complex" it was one of the series.
Dylarr's Twi'Lek Tactics
nope, the 1995 original movie
GNR
Woohooo! Hopefully sheāll be the one weāve been eagerly awaiting that will finally retire Bailey Hudson.and NO! Kora and Helentis donāt count.
Dylarr's Twi'Lek Tactics
Buh bye Bailey