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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.

Finnish death metal 7" box set series to be released via Svart Records - Part I with Abhorrence, Disgrace & Messiah Paratroops out in April

This is part of the story of the birth of early Finnish death metal. The late ’80s and early ’90s were a time when underground extreme metal flourished, and the main centrifugal force that got bands known globally was tape trading. Influences spread like a disease, and young, emerging death metal groups were eager to be more brutal than the next. Lack of money meant that studios couldn’t be booked for weeks, so the first logical release for starting bands was usually a self-released demo tape or a seven-inch vinyl, where they could squeeze in two to four tracks.

Even though we are talking about Finnish death metal here, the American record label Seraphic Decay, run by Steve O’Bannon, plays an important role in this story. It was the label that originally released the first 7” records for three Finnish bands: Disgrace's Debts of God (1990), Abhorrence's Abhorrence (1990) — the band that later morphed into Amorphis — and Messiah Paratroops' The Past (1992).

Box set, 7 digipak CDs in slipcase 

Strike The Ground
This Killing Emptiness
Buried Silence
Nullify
Vibe Of Scorn
Coma 
Parasiting Dreams