The Eternal Unveils Colours Fade Video Ahead of September 18 Album Release
The Australian‑Finnish collective The Eternal has just released a striking new music video for the single “Colours Fade,” the second track from their upcoming studio album Obscured Horizons. The clip premiered on YouTube on 3 August 2026 and is also available on the band’s official Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) page.
The release comes as part of a coordinated campaign to build anticipation for Obscured Horizons, which will drop on 18 September 2026 through RPM. The album follows the band’s 2024 full‑length Skinwalker and the companion EP Celestial, both of which earned critical praise for blending cinematic atmospheres with heavy instrumentation.
In the video, vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson explains the song’s concept: “‘Colours Fade’ is about the shifting nature of perception, how memory, emotion, and time constantly reshape the way we see our lives… The imagery of colours fading speaks to that loss of clarity or meaning, where everything starts to feel muted or indistinguishable, yet at the same time those colours don’t disappear completely, they rearrange, suggesting that nothing is ever truly lost, only transformed.” The track weaves themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time into a fusion of epic heaviness and introspective songwriting.
Obscured Horizons is described by the band as both a culmination of their earlier work and an evolution into new sonic territory. According to the group, the album refines their signature blend of doom‑laden textures, progressive sophistication, and haunting melodic resonance while embracing a broader, more expansive sound. The record’s narrative arc moves through emotional collapse, liminal transition, and existential unrest before emerging into renewal and self‑awareness.
The nine‑track album opens with the mournful “Lament For The Hollow” and closes with the reflective “Awaken.” The full track list is: 1. Lament For The Hollow 2. Existing To Expire 3. Colours Fade 4. Harmony Breaks 5. I’ve Seen The Dream 6. Liminality 7. Obscured Horizons 8. Yesterday’s Gone 9. Awaken
Personnel remain unchanged: Mark Kelson (vocals, guitar), Richie Poate (guitar), Niclas Etelävuori (bass, former Amorphis/Flat Earth), and Jan Rechberger (drums, former Amorphis). The group continues to operate as an international collaboration, with members based in Melbourne and Helsinki.
Pre‑orders for Obscured Horizons are already available through the RPM link, and the single can be streamed on the dedicated RPM page. The band’s YouTube channel hosts the full video, and the track is also available on major streaming services.
In addition to the album release, The Eternal has announced a series of Australian live dates in partnership with Amorphis. The shows run from 23–26 September 2026 at venues in Thornbury, Newstead, Moore Park, and Belconnen. General admission and VIP tickets are on sale through YourMateBookings.
Reigning Phoenix Music, founded in 2023, focuses on extreme and heavy metal and has signed a number of high‑profile acts. The label’s partnership with The Eternal follows its recent expansion of the RPM roster.
The band keeps an active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube, where they share updates, behind‑the‑scenes content, and links to new releases.
With the release of Colours Fade and the forthcoming album, The Eternal solidifies its position within the progressive doom‑gothic metal scene, offering a blend of cinematic heaviness and lyrical depth that resonates with listeners who value emotional gravity in metal.
The current status is that Colours Fade is available for streaming, Obscured Horizons will drop on 18 September 2026, and the band’s Australian tour dates are set for late September. Industry observers will be monitoring the album’s commercial performance and critical reception once it becomes available.
