The Eternal formed in 2003 from the ashes of renowned Melbourne doom band Cryptal Darkness, the veterans of three acclaimed albums and numerous national tours. They self-produced a short promotional recording in late 2003 for circulation to media and record companies, which received instant critical acclaim and radio air-play both at home and abroad.

In live and recorded performance, The Eternal strive to successfully combine the primal excitement and energy of a cohesive rhythm section with the symphonic atmosphere of layered keyboards and harmonised guitars. A wide variety of vocal styles, varying from gentle melodies to piecing shrieks further shapes the group"s dynamic texture.

Their debut release for Firebox Records, "The Sombre Light of Isolation" elegantly showcases the group"s powerful song-writing, structured compositions and disciplined performances. The album varies in feel from the bleak, epic brutality of the title track, to the ethereal melodic flow of "Crimson Sacrifice". Doom metal fanatics will be delighted with "Remembrance Scars", the band"s collaboration with Darren White (ex- Anathema, ex- The Blood Divine & Dead Men Dream), which features Darren"s distinctively throaty roar set atop looming adagio riffs.

The southern winter will see The Eternal bringing their unique form of doom to Australian audiences, while Europe can look forward to an extensive tour in the northern autumn.