Release date: 18th September 2026
It’s always a good day when you hear new music from The Eternal. There’s so much beauty and emotion to every element of their sound, so they have always been an immersive band whose music you can just get lost in. Having been spoilt earlier in the year with their EP Celestial, The Eternal have just gotten straight back to business with their eighth full-length Obscured Horizons – and it is yet again another masterful piece of work.
There is zero messing around, as The Eternal get right to it with opener Lament For The Hollow, which is arguably one of the strongest tracks of the entire album. Opening with crushing instrumentation, it just hits you right away and really sets the scene for what could be expected for the rest of Obscured Horizons. It has it all – from the soaring vocals, to the gloriously heavy wall of instrumentation, and The Eternal take their time to really ensure they make the right first impression, before immediately juxtaposing it with a faster-paced song in the form of track two, Existing To Expire. Serving as a great driving force, it picks up the pace and adds momentum, creating a deeper engagement between the band and the listener.
Obscured Horizons continues strongly from there. Later track Liminality leans more towards the heavier sound of the band’s sound whilst also being chock-full of melody, and the guitar solo in the latter half is absolutely incredible. Meanwhile Yesterday’s Gone is a lot softer in comparison, showcasing another side of The Eternal. The great thing about this band is they don’t just stick to one rigid formula; whilst each song sounds undeniably them, their music is very fluid and multifaceted, so subsequently helps to keep their albums engaging and gripping.
It’s difficult to put into words just how monumental The Eternal sounds, but Obscured Horizons is by far another highlight of this talented band’s illustrious career. Can this band do anything wrong? Well, perhaps – but I’m yet to witness it thus far.
Support: Merch
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