Track Listing

1. Novus Inceptum
2. Severe Emotional Distress
3. Nothing
4. Timeless Winter
5. Out
6. Past Beyond Memory
7. Surrounded by Night
8. Eternal
9. Pain Through Breathing
10. Suspension of Disbelief
11. Paralyzed

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #100937 in Music
• Released on: 2006-10-03
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Dimensions: .25 pounds

Customer Reviews

Easily one of finest of 2006!!!
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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First Review
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.

The music speaks for itself
Take the best of black metal, the best of death metal, the best of power metal, mash it all together with a touch of progression and you get an artful blend of aggression and melody that is Into Eternity's "The Scattering of Ashes." A solid chunk of music that builds on the foundation of what is their own sound. From start to finish, this album never stops to give the listener a chance to comprehend what their ears have experienced.

The only negative thing about the album is the design and layout. It is unoriginal and boring for such a catchy and original piece of music.

Into Eternity has created a work of art that has put them in a league all their own. A must for one searching for music we all know and love in a whole new way.