Norwegian dark metallers AETERNUS have announced that KRAKOW frontman and bassist Frode Kilvik, who had recently played on stage with the band for their appearance at this year’s Inferno Festival, is joining as full-time bassist. As is so often the norm with bands, his role with Kradow, the band he co-founded in 2005, will remain unchanged.

...And The Seventh His Soul Detesteth, the seventh album from Aeternus, was released in March via Dark Essence Records. The album track, 'Ruin And Resurrect', can be heard below:

Formed in Bergen, Norway in 1993 by guitarist and frontman Ares, Aeternus has re-emerged seven years after the release of their last album, Hexaeon, with a new line up that comprises Ares on guitars and vocals, Phobos (GRAVDAL, MALSAIN) on drums and Specter on guitars. One of the pioneers of what the band calls “dark metal”, Aeternus’ sound combines features from both black and death metal with superlative guitar playing and occasional haunting, melodic interludes.

..And The Seventh His Soul Detesteth was produced by Bjornar E. Nilsen (VULTURE INDUSTRIES, BLACK HOLE GENERATOR) at the Conclave and Earshot studios in Bergen. All music is by Aeternus, concept and lyrics by HELHEIM’s V’gandr.

Artwork is by Timo Ketola, known for his work with bands such as for DEATHSPELL OMEGA, ASPHYX, DISSECTION MARDUK, WATAIN and OPETH amongst others.

The bonus EP, Dark Sorcery, was recorded, mixed and mastered by Cato Langnes at Hindu Lyd in 1995 and produced by Aeternus. Lineup on Dark Sorcery is Ares on guitars and vocals, Erik (Vrolok) on drums and Ørjan on bass. All music and lyrics by Ares.

...And The Seventh His Soul Detesteth tracklisting:

'There Will Be None'

'...And The Seventh His Soul Detesteth'

'Spurcitias'

'Ruin And Resurrect'

'The Confusion Of Tongues'

'Hubris'

'Reap What You Saw'

'Saligia'

'The Hand That Severs The Bonds Of Creation'

'The Spirit Of Illumination'

Dark Sorcery (Bonus):

'Black Dust'

'Victory'

'Raven And Blood'

'Nordlys' (Instrumental)

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