MetalSymphony.com recently caught up with ECHOES OF ETERNITY's vocalist Francine Boucher to discuss the band's debut album, The Forgotten Goddess, and their upcoming tour with SYMPHONY X. The following is a brief excerpt:

M.S: A debut album always is a little experimental. Now, after some time, what things do you consider are the most remarkable of The Forgotten Goddess and what things would you possibly change on the album today?

Boucher: "I think it captures well the essence of the songs and the emotions and moods we were trying to convey. As it was our first album, I think it came out pretty good, and yes there are a few things I'd like to change but I think most artists feel that way about their work; there's always something they think they could do better. It's a good learning experience and I think we will use this knowledge wisely for our next album. I'd like to get even more experimental with our next record."

M.S: I guess you have learned many things: the people, the shows. But, in what way has it varied your point of view since you started?

Boucher: "As we are a new band we still have many things to learn such as being careful who you trust and learning the business aspects. At first it costs money to be in a band and I have a feeling we'll be broke and in debt for a while, which is fine because it's really what we want to do and as long as we have enough money to eat and survive it's all good!"

Go to this location to check out the complete interview.

As previously reported, Echoes Of Eternity's North American tour schedule supporting Symphony X is as follows:

July

12 - Hartford, CT at Webster Theatre
13 - Clifton Park, NY at Northern Lights
14 - Poughkeepsie, NY at Chance Theater
16 - Montreal, Quebec at The Medly
17 - Quebec City, Quebec at L'Imperial
18 - Toronto, Ontario at The Opera House
20 - Cleveland, OH at Peabody's
21 - Detroit, MI at I-Rock
22 - Mokena, IL at The Pearl Room
23 - Sauget, IL at Pop's
24 - St. Paul, MN at Station 4
27 - Seattle, WA at El Corazon
28 - Portland, OR at Roseland Grill
29 - San Francisco, CA at Slim's
30 - Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
31 - West Hollywood, CA at House of Blues

August

1 - Tempe, AZ at The Clubhouse
3 - Ft. Worth, TX at Ridglea Theater
4 - Houston, TX at Meridian
5 - San Antonio, TX at White Rabbit
7 - Atlanta, GA at The Masquerade
8 - Springfield, VA at Jaxx
9 - Worcester, MA at The Palladium
10 - Philadephia, PA at The Trocadero

SANCTITY is also on the bill.