Eternal

Artist: Samael
Label: Century Media
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 727701788524
EAN: 0727701788524
ASIN: B00000K06P

Release Date: 1999-09-07

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Tracks:

Year Zero
Ailleurs
Together
Ways
The Cross
Us
Supra Karma
I
Nautilus & Zepplin
Infra Galaxia
Being
Radiant Star

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Customer Reviews:

Spectacular industrial metal.......2007-01-08

I don't know what else to call it other than industrial metal. It's certainly not black or death metal.

Anyway, this is Samael's best album in the realm of electronic sounding metal. I frequently find many of Samael's songs to be forgettable, but this album has many gems on it.

Music for the stars.......2006-04-06

Forget all comparisons with other metal genres. This sounds like nothing else. Darkness, light, the majesty of space, life, death, it's all here. If you like electronic, rock or metal and have an open mind you will hear something amazing.

Much more diverse than the full length album before, Passage
Often very mysterious but uplifting and with energy.

If you want to escape reality for a while, put on a pair of good headphones and listen to this fusion of sounds...

BOW to the gods of hybrid Black Metal/Industrial/Electronic.......2005-09-17

Samael are amazing, especially on this album, what an epic trip. When you play this cd you are no longer on Earth, you have entered the realm of Samael's dark imaginations. If you want heavy music that sounds like it is going somewhere and that can allow you to relax and explore it further, then look no further, only turn to ETERNAL. I must say that CEREMONY OF OPPOSITES was always my favourite, but this has grown on me much more. Amazing vocal use on the song 'Together'. But Ceremony is still my favourite in a different perspective. It is very hard to choose from 2 totally different and very unique albums. And their album Passage is very similar to Dimmu Borgir, only more interesting drum patterns than Dimmu, though Dimmu use simpler drum patterns to retain a sound of ancint battle feelings. It is all relevent, and unique in its own way. Dimmu Borgir are very talented just like Samael, but I am more drawn towards Samael for a reason which I am not even sure of. I think it's because they released 'Ceremony Of Opposites'.

This cd gives me goosebumps when I listen to it, that is how amazing it is. You have to hear it to beleive it. Great use of synth. Just buy it, you won't regret it. This album should appeal to fans of Industrial bands such as Nine Inch Nails, Ministry, Front Line Assembly, Noise Unit, and to Black/Death Metal fans who like new Hypocrisy, Dimmu Borgir, Amorphis, Sigh and should also appeal to fans of new Mortiis and to anyone with an open mind.

The song 'Being' and the intro/outro to 'Radiant Star' sound very much like something Japanese Black Metal band SIGH would have done on their album Imaginary Sonicscape (a highly recommended CD from an excellent Japanese Black Metal band with the guts to do what no other Black Metal band has ever even though about, except Samael, and that is to introduce a jazzy type of tune into a heavy and dark genre like Black Metal. Absolutely mind blowing stuff). It is not constantly jazzy, just touches of jazz are present, and the same goes with SIGH. Once you hear that SIGH cd you won't know what planet those guys came from, but anyway read my SIGH review to learn more.

There is also a certain sound and atmosphere on this Samael cd that I also found present on the soundtrack to CHAOS LEGION the PS2 game. And no other Black Metal band has ever explored this dimension of sound.

Samael has how should I put it, progressed to a new level which current Black Metal bands were afraid to climb because they were scared of falling. And I must also add that the trademark guitar work present on Ceremony Of Opposites is present time to time. What a grand album this has turnerd out to be. It must be heard, and most importantly it must be heard from an unbiased perspective. Otherwise you will fall into the pit of "Big deal, electronics + Black Metal". But you see, this band has not only combined electronic sounds into their music, they have also accomplished a masterpiece at the same time.

I UNDERSTAND MUSICAL GROWTH AND HOPE MORE PEOPLE CAN GIVE THIS NEW HYBRID FORM OF BLACK METAL A CHANCE. EVEN IF YOU DON'T GIVE IT A CHANCE, IT WILL NOT CHANGE THE FACT THAT SAMAEL HAVE MATURED MUSICALLY AND WILL CONTINUE TO GROW.

THE GATES OF HELL HAVE BEEN OPENED FOR INDUSTRIAL FANS,
AND OPENED EVEN FURTHER FOR BLACK METAL FANS. BUT JUST BECAUSE THE GATES ARE OPENED WIDER, IT DOESN'T MEAN EXISTING FANS ARE RESTRICTED TO LEAVE.

SAMAEL FOREVER.........

Was my review helpful in any way at all, if so please click yes below. I found Matt Stoessel's review helpful, because I have never heard of 'And Oceans'. I'll probably look into buying one of their albums now.

Eternal.......2005-08-10

Hauntingly beautiful, it draws you in to a place where your soul finds life and a burning desire for what it can give. Samel is a powerful dark band that dilvers a style that needs to be recongized and praised. Eternal is one of their best albums.

great album.......2004-04-06

Ok, I have read all of the reviews so I will keep this short. I have been a Samael fan since 1992. Yes, this album is VERY different from Blood Ritual, and Ceremony of Opposites, but if you call yourself a true Samael fan BUY THIS ALBUM. Everyone goes through changes. Think of how much your music taste has changed in 10 years. This is an unreal album like all of the rest.

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