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Ethernal – “Arkioas” Published on October 10, 2012 by Loucifer in CD / MP3 / EP, Let's Go Viral, Review I found out about Ethernal thanks to a heady cocktail of Facebook and BandCamp. This was about two weeks ago and, since then, I’ve been hooked – I’ve promoted them (in the form of a Freebie of the Week) on here, I’ve mentioned them frequently on Facebook and Twitter and I’ve become a ‘Top Listener’ on Last.fm. It’s safe to say that I’ve developed a bit of an obsession… but it’s with good reason… Metal BandCamp (a terrific site – check it out!) describes Ethernal as a Black Metal band who don’t sound like other Black Metal bands – and I think that’s spot on. Ethernal are without a doubt a Black Metal band, but they’re so different from anyone else. This isn’t Black Metal that was recorded in someone’s shed while a snow storm raged outside (although I do find that pleasurable), this is Black Metal with progressive elements, steeped in melody with a warm production. Everything here feels finely tuned and nothing feels like it was left to chance – leaving the listener with an incredible listening experience. Although everything has been tweaked into its optimum position, this album doesn’t feel forced or mechanical – it feels organic and natural… which, for a band whose lyrical themes include nature, is rather handy. Well, I think nature is a theme… I may have just made that up. The thing that really draws me to this album is the melodies (especially those created by the lea
