Reposted from: Blabbermouth.net

Rob Doherty, the former INTO ETERNITY guitarist who most recently fronted his own band called FINAL DARKNESS, has died. No further details are currently available.

FINAL DARKNESS’s “Ghost” video can be seen below. The clip, which was filmed in January in Serbia, was produced by Stanimir “Staca” Lukic and directed by Ivan Colic.

“Ghost” was the first “official” video for the latest FINAL DARKNESS album, which was released on December 21, 2011.

The project was put on hold when the label it was originally to be released under changed priorities and decided to go in a different direction, but Rob remained determined to push forward and bring FINAL DARKNESS to life.

Doherty rewrote and reworked some of the songs from the original project and began recording the new music last year at Touchwood Studios. The recording was engineered by Justin Bender (INTO ETERNITY), who also provides additional guitars on the track “Memories”. The album also features guest performances from Tim Roth (INTO ETERNITY) on the songs “Kill Room”, “Memories” and “Darkness Falls”. A big break came when legendary producer/engineer Neil Kernon (NILE, NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE) agreed to do the final mix for the project. Neil also helped hook Rob up with mastering engineer Alan Douches from West West Side Music in New Windsor, New York to help give the album a killer sound.

Reposted from: Blabbermouth.net

“Fukushima”, a new song from Regina, Saskatchewan-based Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY, can be streamed below. The track was written about the Fukushima Daiichi, Japan nuclear disaster, a series of equipment failures, nuclear meltdowns, and releases of radioactive materials at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. The song talks about the struggles involved, and the amazing ability of the Japanese people to overcome such a tragedy.

“Fukushima”, which features guest death vocals by Rob Doherty, was engineered, mixed and mastered by Justin Bender at Touchwood Studios in Regina. The artwork for the single was created by Mattias Norén.

INTO ETERNITY recently tapped Amanda Kiernan of the Edmonton, Alberta-based metal band THE ORDER OF CHAOS as their new touring vocalist. Kiernan takes over from Stu Block, who was hired away last year by American metallers ICED EARTH, leaving INTO ETERNITY without a full-time singer.

INTO ETERNITY founder and guitarist Tim Roth told the Regina Leader-Post that he invited Kiernan to Regina to try out for the band after hearing a tape of her performing his songs.

“I had all these guys who told me they could do the songs and hit the notes Stu could. So I had them try out and it was like, ‘No way.’ Nobody could do it,” Roth said. “But Amanda’s got this great voice … none of the dudes could hit the notes Stu could, so maybe it makes sense that only a chick can do it. Besides, she already fits in like she’s one of the guys.”

Kiernan, who said she’s been an INTO ETERNITY fan since she was in high school, told the Regina Leader-Post about her audition, “At first, I was pretty intimidated. These guys are rock stars to me. There were times when I was sitting around with the guys, and then all of a sudden I’d get this little burst of energy because I reminded myself that I was sitting with INTO ETERNITY.”

INTO ETERNITY’s signature sound has often been described as a hybrid of latter-day DEATH and CONTROL DENIED, combined with the technical stylings of DREAM THEATER.

INTO ETERNITY is among the confirmed bands for the 11th edition of the Manitoba Metalfest, set to take place February 24-25 at The Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

INTO ETERNITY last year released its first new material since 2008 in the form of a new song called “Sandstorm”. The track, which is available on iTunes and Bandcamp, features guest death vocals by Rob Doherty and marks the recording debut of Newbury, who was previously known in the western Canadian metal scene as a member of Edmonton, Alberta-based group DEATH TOLL RISING.

“Sandstorm” was written the day the USA took out Osama Bin Laden, and is inspired by the events that transpired.

INTO ETERNITY’s last album, “The Incurable Tragedy”, came out in 2008 via Century Media.

Reposted from: Blabbermouth.net

Regina, Saskatchewan-based Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY have posted the third teaser containing studio and rehearsal footage of their new song “Fukushima”. The track was written about the Fukushima Daiichi, Japan nuclear disaster, a series of equipment failures, nuclear meltdowns, and releases of radioactive materials at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. You can now watch the one-and-a-half-minute clip below.

INTO ETERNITY recently tapped Amanda Kiernan of the Edmonton, Alberta-based metal band THE ORDER OF CHAOS as their new touring vocalist. Kiernan takes over from Stu Block, who was hired away last year by American metallers ICED EARTH, leaving INTO ETERNITY without a full-time singer.

INTO ETERNITY founder and guitarist Tim Roth told the Regina Leader-Post that he invited Kiernan to Regina to try out for the band after hearing a tape of her performing his songs.

“I had all these guys who told me they could do the songs and hit the notes Stu could. So I had them try out and it was like, ‘No way.’ Nobody could do it,” Roth said. “But Amanda’s got this great voice … none of the dudes could hit the notes Stu could, so maybe it makes sense that only a chick can do it. Besides, she already fits in like she’s one of the guys.”

Kiernan, who said she’s been an INTO ETERNITY fan since she was in high school, told the Regina Leader-Post about her audition, “At first, I was pretty intimidated. These guys are rock stars to me. There were times when I was sitting around with the guys, and then all of a sudden I’d get this little burst of energy because I reminded myself that I was sitting with INTO ETERNITY.”

As previously reported, Canadian label War On Music Records will issue several albums by INTO ETERNITY for the first time ever on vinyl. “Dead Or Dreaming” (2001), “Buried In Oblivion” (2004) and “Scattering Of The Ashes” (2006) will be made available, each as a limited LP release, starting in early spring 2012.

INTO ETERNITY’s signature sound has often been described as a hybrid of latter-day DEATH and CONTROL DENIED, combined with the technical stylings of DREAM THEATER.

INTO ETERNITY is among the confirmed bands for the 11th edition of the Manitoba Metalfest, set to take place February 24-25 at The Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

INTO ETERNITY last year released its first new material since 2008 in the form of a new song called “Sandstorm”. The track, which is available on iTunes and Bandcamp, features guest death vocals by Rob Doherty and marks the recording debut of Newbury, who was previously known in the western Canadian metal scene as a member of Edmonton, Alberta-based group DEATH TOLL RISING.

“Sandstorm” was written the day the USA took out Osama Bin Laden, and is inspired by the events that transpired.

INTO ETERNITY’s last album, “The Incurable Tragedy”, came out in 2008 via Century Media.

Reposted from: Blabbermouth.net

Regina, Saskatchewan-based Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY have posted the second teaser containing studio and rehearsal footage of their new song “Fukushima”. The track was written about the Fukushima Daiichi, Japan nuclear disaster, a series of equipment failures, nuclear meltdowns, and releases of radioactive materials at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. You can now watch the one-and-a-half-minute clip below.

INTO ETERNITY has recruited Amanda Kiernan of the Edmonton, Alberta-based metal band THE ORDER OF CHAOS as their new touring singer.

States Amanda: “This is a wonderful opportunity for me that I couldn’t pass up. I look forward to this experience. However, THE ORDER OF CHAOS will remain my number one priority.”

INTO ETERNITY vocalist Stu Block was recently recruited by power metal giants ICED EARTH, with whom he recorded the band’s latest CD, “Dystopia”.

As previously reported, Canadian label War On Music Records will issue several albums by INTO ETERNITY for the first time ever on vinyl. “Dead Or Dreaming” (2001), “Buried In Oblivion” (2004) and “Scattering Of The Ashes” (2006) will be made available, each as a limited LP release, starting in early spring 2012.

INTO ETERNITY’s signature sound has often been described as a hybrid of latter-day DEATH and CONTROL DENIED, combined with the technical stylings of DREAM THEATER.

Commented INTO ETERNITY singer/guitarist Tim Roth: “The new songs are coming along quite well and we’ll have two new songs finished and mixed in the upcoming weeks. So far five songs have been recorded (30 minutes) and we are looking forward to get working on the next batch of new INTO ETERNITY songs.

“2012 also brings some great news for vinyl-loving fans. Century Media contacted us about releasing our albums on vinyl. It has always been a dream of ours to have our collection put out on vinyl. Thanks to Charley at War On Music Records for finally making this dream a reality. I know a lot of fans have asked us over the years for vinyl, so this is really great news!”

INTO ETERNITY is among the confirmed bands for the 11th edition of the Manitoba Metalfest, set to take place February 24-25 at The Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Watch www.waronmusic.com for details and pre-orders for the the upcoming vinyl releases.

INTO ETERNITY last year released its first new material since 2008 in the form of a new song called “Sandstorm”. The track, which is available on iTunes and Bandcamp, features guest death vocals by Rob Doherty and marks the recording debut of Newbury, who was previously known in the western Canadian metal scene as a member of Edmonton, Alberta-based group DEATH TOLL RISING.

“Sandstorm” was written the day the USA took out Osama Bin Laden, and is inspired by the events that transpired.

INTO ETERNITY’s last album, “The Incurable Tragedy”, came out in 2008 via Century Media.

Teaser #2:

Reposted from: Blabbermouth.net

Regina, Saskatchewan-based Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY have posted studio and rehearsal footage of their new song “Fukushima”, written about the Fukushima Daiichi, Japan nuclear disaster (a series of equipment failures, nuclear meltdowns, and releases of radioactive materials at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011). You can now watch the one-and-a-half-minute clip below.

As previously reported, Canadian label War On Music Records will issue several albums by INTO ETERNITY for the first time ever on vinyl. “Dead Or Dreaming” (2001), “Buried In Oblivion” (2004) and “Scattering Of The Ashes” (2006) will be made available, each as a limited LP release, starting in early spring 2012.

INTO ETERNITY’s signature sound has often been described as a hybrid of latter-day DEATH and CONTROL DENIED, combined with the technical stylings of DREAM THEATER.

INTO ETERNITY vocalist Stu Block was recently recruited by power metal giants ICED EARTH, with whom he recorded the band’s latest CD, “Dystopia”.

Commented INTO ETERNITY singer/guitarist Tim Roth: “The new songs are coming along quite well and we’ll have two new songs finished and mixed in the upcoming weeks. So far five songs have been recorded (30 minutes) and we are looking forward to get working on the next batch of new INTO ETERNITY songs.

“2012 also brings some great news for vinyl-loving fans. Century Media contacted us about releasing our albums on vinyl. It has always been a dream of ours to have our collection put out on vinyl. Thanks to Charley at War On Music Records for finally making this dream a reality. I know a lot of fans have asked us over the years for vinyl, so this is really great news!”

INTO ETERNITY is among the confirmed bands for the 11th edition of the Manitoba Metalfest, set to take place February 24-25 at The Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Watch www.waronmusic.com for details and pre-orders for the the upcoming vinyl releases.

INTO ETERNITY recently released its first new material since 2008 in the form of a new song called “Sandstorm”. The track, which is available on iTunes and Bandcamp, features guest death vocals by Rob Doherty and marks the recording debut of Newbury, who was previously known in the western Canadian metal scene as a member of Edmonton, Alberta-based group DEATH TOLL RISING.

“Sandstorm” was written the day the USA took out Osama Bin Laden, and is inspired by the events that transpired.

INTO ETERNITY’s last album, “The Incurable Tragedy”, came out in 2008 via Century Media.

Reposted from: Blabbermouth.net

Canadian label War On Music Records will issue several albums by Regina, Saskatchewan-based Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY for the first time ever on vinyl. “Dead Or Dreaming” (2001), “Buried In Oblivion” (2004) and “Scattering Of The Ashes” (2006) will be made available, each as a limited LP release, starting in early spring 2012.

INTO ETERNITY’s signature sound has often been described as a hybrid of latter-day DEATH and CONTROL DENIED, combined with the technical stylings of DREAM THEATER. INTO ETERNITY vocalist Stu Block was recently recruited by power metal giants ICED EARTH, with whom he recorded the band’s latest CD, “Dystopia”.

Commented INTO ETERNITY singer/guitarist Tim Roth: “Things are getting busy again for the band. Our drummer, Bryan Newbury, flies down on January 3, 2012, so we’ll be putting in long days rehearsing old and new INTO ETERNITY material. The new songs are coming along quite well and we’ll have two new songs finished and mixed in the upcoming weeks. So far five songs have been recorded (30 minutes) and we are looking forward to get working on the next batch of new INTO ETERNITY songs.

“2012 also brings some great news for vinyl-loving fans. Century Media contacted us about releasing our albums on vinyl. It has always been a dream of ours to have our collection put out on vinyl. Thanks to Charley at War On Music Records for finally making this dream a reality. I know a lot of fans have asked us over the years for vinyl, so this is really great news!”

INTO ETERNITY is among the confirmed bands for the 11th edition of the Manitoba Metalfest, set to take place February 24-25 at The Zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Watch www.waronmusic.com for details and pre-orders for the the upcoming vinyl releases.

Reposted from: Bravewords.com

Former INTO ETERNITY guitarist Rob Doherty is set to release the long-awaited debut album from FINAL DARKNESS. According to a press release, “the project was put on hold when the label it was originally to be released under changed priorities and decided to go in a different direction, but Doherty remained determined to push forward and bring Final Darkness to life.”

Doherty rewrote and reworked some of the songs from the original project and began recording the new music earlier this year at Touchwood Studios.

The recording was engineered by Justin Bender (Into Eternity), who also provides additional guitars on the track ‘Memories’. The album also features guest performances from Tim Roth (Into Eternity) on the songs ‘Kill Room’, ‘Memories’ and ‘Darkness Falls’.

A big break came when legendary producer/engineer Neil Kernon (QUEENSRŸCHE, NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE) agreed to do the final mix for the project. Kernon also helped hook Doherty up with mastering engineer Alan Douches from West West Side Music to help give the album “a killer sound.”

The video for ‘Memories’ is now available on YouTube, and the single is available for download on iTunes. The full album will be available online at all major music sources on December 21st.