Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Australian-Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective The Eternal have announced their upcoming EP “Celestial”, set for release on January 16, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music, and have dropped the first video single, ‘It All Ends‘.
Pre-save / pre-order the EP, available on all major digital platforms and as an extremely limited-edition eco-friendly recycled vinyl: https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR
‘It All Ends‘ marks the first preview of “Celestial” and sets the tone with a powerful mix of haunting atmosphere, melancholic weight, and progressive finesse. The track unfolds slowly and deliberately, pulling the listener into its storm of brooding riffs, somber melodies, and an emotional vocal performance that feels both intimate and colossal. The song’s dynamics build toward a towering, epic finale that showcases the band’s cinematic approach to heavy music.
Stream/Download the single: https://theeternal.rpm.link/itallendsPR
Watch the video clip premiering here:
Lyrically, ‘It All Ends‘ cuts deep. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson, who also designed & edited the video, explains:
“The lyrics of “It All Ends” convey a stark meditation on betrayal, disillusionment, and the collapse of trust. Through the recurring imagery of “empty words” and “broken shards,” the song captures the futility of promises that have lost their meaning and the devastation left in their wake. The repetition of the phrase “it all ends” underscores the inevitability and finality of this unraveling, while the storm imagery reflects the emotional turbulence beneath the surface. At its core, the song portrays the painful recognition that fractured communication and faithlessness lead to irreversible endings, leaving behind a lingering sense of loss that feels both suffocating and inescapable.”
With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) and Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex‑Amorphis/Flat Earth) in Helsinki, The Eternal are proving themselves a genuinely international collaboration and with the forthcoming EP, fans and first-time listeners alike get a first taste of the band’s signature intensity and powerful new material.
“Celestial” Track Listing:
1. Absence Of Light
2. Celestial Veil
3. It All Ends
4. Bleeding Into Light
5. Casting Down Shadows
6. Everlasting MMXXVI
The Eternal is:
Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate / Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion
