International atmospheric funeral doom metal project Silent Deep Ocean stream their new album »In Dark Eternity«

International atmospheric funeral doom metal project Silent Deep Ocean is back with their new album, »In Dark Eternity«, which was just released on January 6th, 2025.

Listen to »In Dark Eternity« on Bandcamp, Spotify and other streaming services!

Tracklist:
01. Preludium
02. Lamente De Profundis
03. Vale Of The Forgotten
04. Withering Flowers On The Cenotaph
05. A Pale Shade Of Mourning
06. Embers Of War
07. In Dark Eternity
08. O’ My Darkened Angel
09. Postludium

Atmospheric funeral doom metal with gothic metal and dark ambient influences based out of Sofia, Bulgaria and Venus, Texas.

Formed in 2020 as an offshoot to the encumbercore band, Spine Furnace, Silent Deep Ocean, although primarily a doom merchant released an ambient album by the end of the last summer called »The Hadean Ecologues«.

Silent Deep Ocean now cnsists of Tehina Spasova (vocals, piano, guitars) and Gregory Ritchey (piano, compositions).

Silent Deep Ocean presents »In Dark Eternity«, a harrowing and transcendent journey into the depths of human fragility and cosmic despair. This latest opus weaves themes of heartbreak, abandonment, depression, and the relentless ache of existential uncertainty with the evocative mythos of Emberil Tenebrinis of Tenebrine.

Once a celebrated and victorious knight of Nara-Mur, Emberil now exists as a voidwalker, condemned by his betrayal of The Verlorene—an ancient, enigmatic dragon from the Distant Shores. His soul, forever bound to the void, waits in endless solitude, consumed by the weight of his sins. The dragon, now known as “The Shadowed One on Distant Shore,” drifts through the abyss, forever lost – a spectral echo of what once was.

The title »In Dark Eternity« carries a deeply negative connotation, reflecting the perpetual despair and hopelessness that haunts Emberil’s existence. However, it also serves as a metaphor for the complex, paradoxical nature of human resilience. In the darkest of times, when all seems lost, glimmers of hope have the potential to break through. The emptiness of eternity becomes a space for introspection and renewal—a setting for transformation that may, against all odds, lead to unexpected revelations and a quiet sense of redemption.

Tehina Spasova, known for her evocative work with Destruction of Orion, has poured immense effort into perfecting her vocals and guitar performances for this album. Balancing her commitment to Silent Deep Ocean with her personal life and artistic endeavors, Tehina has dedicated countless hours – often sacrificing personal time – to deliver the raw, unrelenting intensity that defines »In Dark Eternity«. Her haunting vocals, abyssal growls, and intricate guitar arrangements are a testament to her unwavering dedication, breathing life into the dark, oppressive soundscapes of the album.

The lyrical influence of Edgar Allan Poe permeates »In Dark Eternity«, resonating through themes of despair, loss, and the longing for escape from the void. Much like Poe’s works – where melancholy and isolation converge – Emberil’s journey reflects a fractured soul, bound in a world of unrelenting torment. Poe’s haunting lament of »My Lost Lenore« echoes throughout the album, mirroring Emberil’s grief for The Verlorene, now forever lost to the abyss. The imagery of “deep into that darkness peering” from The Raven reverberates, creating a sense of eternal sorrow and introspective anguish.

The haunting influence of Emily Dickinson also resonates within the spirit of »In Dark Eternity«. In her poem »I Felt A Funeral In My Brain«, Dickinson writes:
“And I dropped down, and down-
And hit a world at every plunge,
And finished knowing-then-“

This imagery of descent into deep, eternal sorrow reflects the themes of despair and loss that permeate the album. Dickinson’s mention of “deep eternity” encapsulates the essence of »In Dark Eternity«, highlighting the profound, cyclical nature of suffering and the yearning for release from endless desolation.

»In Dark Eternity« continues Silent Deep Ocean’s tradition of exploring intricate narratives and cathartic soundscapes. It offers listeners a poignant reflection on the fragility of bonds, the inevitability of loss, and the shadowed path of seeking meaning amidst chaos.

Let »In Dark Eternity« draw you into its fathomless depths, where echoes of sorrow and resilience resonate in equal measure.

Credits:
Gregory Ritchey: Composition, mixing, mastering, spoken word on tracks 3, 5, and 8; lyrics.

Tehina Spasova: All vocals, guitars, piano, composition, mastering, lyrics.
Check out her project Destruction Of Orion here: destructionoforion.bandcamp.com.

Tracks were composed, mixed, and mastered in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Venus, Texas.
Artwork by Noah Bouchard.
Logo by Angbudlia Art.

Special thanks:
Heartfelt thanks to Tehina, whose dedication to this album will never be forgotten nor forsaken. Your friendship is invaluable and indispensable.

Dedication:
This album is dedicated to the Shadowed One on Distant Shore. Thank you for your unwavering faith and confidence in me. I am a better musician and poet because of you. I pray that someday you return – not to forgive – but that the very essence of your soul may breathe just a whisper of light into mine.

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