Australian/Finnish dark metal band The Eternal return with powerful new EP »Celestial«; out January 16th via Reigning Phoenix Music!

Australian/Finnish progressive doom/gothic metal band The Eternal return with their new EP, »Celestial«, which will be released on January 16th, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The first single »It All Ends« will premiere this Friday.

Says the band: “A tense, emotional and cinematic moment in our new chapter, It All Ends captures everything that defines The Eternal – atmosphere, haunting melodies and deep introspection – brought to life through a post-apocalyptic animated music video designed and created by singer/guitarist Mark Kelson.”

Tracklist:
01. Absence Of Light
02. Celestial Veil
03. It All Ends
04. Bleeding Into Light
05. Casting Down Shadows
06. Everlasting MMXXVI (Remixed) (Bonus Track)

Courtesy of All Noir PR:

Following the success of their acclaimed 2024 album »Skinwalker«, Australian/Finnish dark progressive gothic metal band The Eternal return with their new EP »Celestial«. Continuing their signature fusion of melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness, and progressive depth, the band once again delivers an emotive and cinematic journey through sound and spirit.

Featuring the tracks »Absence Of Light«, »Celestial«, »It All Ends«, »Bleeding Into Light«, »Casting Down Shadows« and »Everlasting MMXXVI«, the EP stands as both a companion to »Skinwalker« and a bold statement of the band’s evolving artistry.

Photo credit: AJ Savolainen

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) in Helsinki, The Eternal have solidified themselves as a truly international collaboration. Their music resonates with fans of acts such as Katatonia, Swallow The Sun, and Anathema – dark yet luminous, heavy yet emotionally transcendent.

Set for release through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) in 2026, »Celestial« captures the essence of The Eternal: a band unafraid to embrace both beauty and bleakness while charting new creative horizons.

Pre-order/pre-save the new EP now: theeternal.rpm.link/celestialLB

Line-up:
Mark Kelson – Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate – Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori – Bass
Jan Rechberger – Drums & Percussion

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well