Greek metal band Innerwish are gearing up for the highly anticipated release of their new album, “Ash Of Eternal Flame”, due out on November 8th, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). As a final teaser ahead of the album’s release, the band unveil their powerful new single, “Soul Asunder”. The track’s poignant lyrics underscore the vital importance of mental health and self-care – topics that remain regrettably underappreciated in today’s world. Driven by furious drumming, “Soul Asunder” takes listeners on an emotional journey, weaving together verses brimming with anger and choruses filled with hope. Innerwish’s signature melodic craftsmanship shines throughout the 4.5-minute track, leaving fans eagerly counting down the days until “Ash Of Eternal Flame” is available.
“It’s a fast-paced up-tempo song, full of heavy parts but also full of melodies, and another song we love and believe in from this album. No matter how heavy we go at parts, melody was and is our main characteristic. In this case, the combination of heaviness and melodies worked great, especially with such an open chorus. Lyric-wise, ‘Soul Asunder’ is about that point in one’s life, where that individual says ‘Enough is enough, I have to take care of myself.’ Caring for others is wonderful, though there’s always a line which you once cross and leave yourself behind for the sake of taking care of others. But it’s enormously difficult to come back to balance afterwards”,
state the band.
The album “Ash Of Eternal Flame” features two distinct cover designs by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (known for his work with Amaranthe, Kamelot, Arion and more). The blue version is used for both the CD and digital formats, while the red version is reserved for the vinyl edition. The album includes twelve tracks (including a bonus cover version for physical formats), recorded at LoNe and Devasoundz Studios in Athens, Greece under the guidance of producer Fotis Benardo. Mixing and mastering were handled by award-winning engineer Henrik Udd, who has worked with acts like HammerFall, Powerwolf, and Septicflesh.
With a diverse range of lyrical themes — spanning social and global issues, personal struggles, mythology, and even fantasy — Innerwish are poised to shine brighter than ever with “Ash Of Eternal Flame.” Musically, the album cements their legacy as a formidable force in the melodic metal scene.
Photo credit: Dimitiris Marinis
