Buried In Oblivion

Double posting of metal today. First up is a band from Canada, Into Eternity. The band has been around since the early 2000's with an ever rotating lineup. Seriously the first 4 records have a different vocalist.  The band received some praise in the metal community for their progressive thrash sound. Musically it's prog metal with dashes of speed, thrash and classic metal. Their third release 'Buried In Oblivion' is a wonderful mix of that. This album is one of my modern metal favs. I bought this on the day it came out and haven't looked back at the band since. Now fronted by a semi stable vocalist in Stu Block, who actually is currently fronting power metal favs Iced Earth, the band has settled into the own niche of metal. Although touring again, minus Stu, and with a female vocalist doesn't seem to be a great idea. In any case give this one a listen.

I got into the band via a sampler, 'Absolution Of The Soul' was on a Century Media sampler I had got. I was impressed with the wide range of vocals and the guitar work. I picked up 'Dead Or Dreaming' and was sold on the band. The band of course with time got better. 'Buried' is still my fav release from the band. So much I own it on vinyl, and by the way it sounds way better on vinyl. I got the chance to see Into Eternity some years back in Los Angeles with Amorphis. Both band were kinda of displaying their new lead singers. Stu's voice just is all over the place in a good way. From the growls to the falsetto's, his voice fits the band perfectly. Really nice guy too, as he was helping change over sets he was nice enough to take the time and chat with me and sign my copy of 'Buried'. And while I'm not an Iced Earth fan, the new album with Stu really does sound good.

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