Scattering of Ashes [ENHANCED]

Into Eternity

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 3, 2006)
• Original Release Date: October 3, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Century Media
• ASIN: B000HCPSSU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #114,510 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easily one of finest of 2006!!!, October 4, 2006

By	Sunshine the Werewolf (Canada) - See all my reviews

INTO ETERNITY - Scattering of Ashes
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Canada's Into Eternity have undoubtedly released one of the finest Metal albums of 2006. `Scattering of Ashes' is eleven songs which delicately blend, Power, Thrash, Melodic and Death Metal with technically, progressive proficiency.

Guitarist Tim Roth is musical mastermind... his eclectic, melodic guitar playing is as good as ever on this release, although not quite as flashy as on BiO, it seems much better grounded. Troy Bleich bass playing, when heard is fantastic, though a bit buried in the background, it provides a firm backdrop for Roth's guitar playing. Studio drummer, Jim Austin, is now not only their studio man but also a touring drummer. His drum work is incredibly precise and drives each song forward. The new edition to the band is vocalist Stu Block. His range, like former vocalist Chris Krall, is wide-ranging to say the least, from Halford-esc, uncharted wails to vicious death grunts and everything in between. (And I do mean everything)

Into Eternity made some waves in the underground with their previous album, Buried in Oblivion (2004) but with the release of their latest album and a spot on Dave Mustaine's `GIGANTOUR', IE are likely heading for greatness. Scattering of Ashes is easily on Par and may over time even surpass their previous greatness.

Favorite Songs: Out, A Past Beyond Memory, Pain Through Breathing, and Paralyzed.
-5 Stars

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars First Review, October 24, 2006

By	Robert V. Jalonen (Stygian Depths) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I don't usually write reviews, but I'm getting a bit bothered by the criticism of Stu Block's classic metal vocals. Most of the reviews on this page portray his epic wailing as something to be "tolerated", in order to enjoy an otherwise excellent metal record. I, however, argue that his awesome singing CONTRIBUTES to the awesomeness of the record. Stu holds his own against contemporary power-metal standard barers like Tobias Sammut and Hansi Kursch, and might even compete with the greats like Tate, Dickinson, and Halford. He screams with the best of them, possesses great pitch, exhibits powerful emotion, and can spit out one helluva melodic hook. His growling, although less thrilling than the singing, is quite adequate. The riffage is also quite remarkable. As you were listening to the last 3 In Flames records, it perhaps occured to you "where did all the harmonized leads go?". Well, it would seem the answer is right here, baby.
This is definetely a contender for the best of the year, along with the new Iron Maiden, Blind Guardian, and Deicide releases.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best bands out there!!!, March 30, 2007

By	Brian Rutherford (southern boy) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I would have to say that out of the countless bands i have heard over the past few years Into Eternity is one of the best and has one solid album here!! I think they have something a lot of bands do not have and the one cool thing about them is Tim Roth seems to give a real crud about his fans as he does guitar videos on his website to show you how you can break down his guitar riffs and that to me as a guitarist is so helpful (ive learned some of their songs this way) and this shows how he is not afraid to be the nicest guy and actually take that kind of time to be close and original to his fans.you just never see that these days. And the rest of this band has so much talent, Stu can scream like halford growl too and has a high vocal range and it makes them sound interesting. Plus jims drum work, how can anyone say this dude isnt one of the better drummers, he is so tight but can slow it down and tempo change very well. This album plain rocks, It should be known as these guys were on Gigantour and rocked there too. Be cool if them and annihilator went on tour. I have become very fond of them and hope they stick around and keep making great albums in a world overflowing with the same ole un-original bands that all sound the same!!