Setherial - Hell Eternal [1999] LP (2001)

 

Founded in late 1993 by guitarists Alastor Mysteriis and Devothan.

The band began as a four piece: Devothan (bass), Mysteriis (guitar), Cheeroth (vocals) and Zathanel (drums). As their sound and direction evolved, Devothan took over the role of second guitarist, while Thorn (from Egregori) accepted the bass responsibilities. Following Thorn's lead, Kraath (from Egregori) found his way to Setherial as lead vocalist. When the local band Egregori broke up, Kraath Zaahr Raath was asked to join as a vocalist and lyric writer. The result of this can be heard on the debut demo entitled "A Hail to Faceless Angels". Cheeroth then was dismissed during the recording of the "For Dem Mit Blod" 7"EP, due to many mistakes and personality conflicts. There were some more line-up changes prior to the recording of the now legendary "Nord" album. Zathanel has since left and moved on to Sorhin. The only remaining members from the classic "For Dem Mit Blod" 7"EP are now Mysteriis and Kraath. Cheeroth departed and the band signed to Napalm Records. They recorded their debut "Nord" in Abyss studio. Although "Nord" received its due acclaim worldwide, Setherial split and the two remaining members, Kraath and Mysteriis began work on their second release.

For "Lords of the Nightrealm", Setherial enlisted In Battle's drummer and Choronzon on guitars to complete the line-up. With the band's third release, "Hell Eternal", came yet another line-up change. Mysteriis left his role as guitarist to take on the drumming responsibilities and Wrath (Naglfar) joined Setherials ranks to handle vocal-duties. In 2003 they returned with a special release. "From the Ancient Ruins" (February 2003) which included unreleased demo material from 1994, as well as 1995 and 1998 studio sessions. This album was to end Setherials collaboration with Napalm Records.

In 2003 Setherial signed a deal with Regain Records and started working on material for the next album "Endtime Divine" which was released the same year. On this album, Zathanel, who was Setherials original drummer returned - as bassplayer. Wrath, now handling vocals in two bands decided to step aside. Again, being without vocalist Setherial perservered and subsequently found a new vocalist in Infaustus and a bassplayer in Funestus Inferis replacing Zathanel. Being a injection for the band they set out to record their most devastating album to date. The new album, Death Triumphant, though being cast in the same mould as previous albums brings forth a more precise and thorough album than before. Exhibiting a more dynamic and versatile depth to their sound but keeping the flair of darkness that signifies Setherial. Recorded at Abyss Studio for two weeks in November 2005, mixed and mastered by Sverker Widgren at Necromorbus Studio in january 2006.

 

-Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Towards Thy Realm     05:27
2. Shadows of the Throne     05:59
3. Hell Eternal     05:39

     
Side B:
4. The Aeschma Deava     07:19
5. The Sign of Wrath Awaked     05:46
6. The Nightrealm     06:07
7. Guardians of the Gates of Flame     04:23

 

-Line up:

 

⛧Wrath: Vocals
⛧Choronzon: Guitars, Keyboards
⛧Alastor Mysteriis: Drums
⛧Kraath: Guitars
⛧Sasrof: Bass,

 

 

Label: Perverted Taste.

 

Limited to 500 copies.

 "The Sign of Wrath Awaked" is based on Paradise L.
Full album title is "Hell Eternal (Guardian of the Flame).

Recorded in September and mixed in November 1998 at the Abyss Studio.
Produced and mixed by Setherial And Tommy Tägtgren.
Mastered at Tonteknik Recording by Jakob and Setherial.
All music and lyrics by Håkan Sjödin (a.k.a. Mysteriis) except #6 by Håkan Sjödin, Johansson (a.k.a. Choronzon) and Hellquist).
All songs were written 1998 except #4 which was written in 1997.