I discovered this band a couple days ago. Needless to say I fell in love. They're older material from The Forlorn sounds somewhat like oldschool Opeth (Orchid, Morningrise era) and their new album, Epilogue, is a league of its own. If you like progressive black/death metal I high suggest checking them out.

Ikuinen Kaamos

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Very Opeth sounding.

Ascent is good shit. The ending is epic.

Good shit, thanks for sharing.

sounds pretty cool. the guitars sound exactly like Insomnium though. actually, not as good as Insomnium's, IMO. anyway, their little shit media player sucks ass. i couldn't hear any one, entire song. and im in an empty classroom. at least they were kind enough to give a few songs to DL on their official site.... oh, wait. i guess not.

(haha, i have no idea why im so pissed today. hmm, maybe i do. *heads for RTT*)

When the hell is Epilogue coming out? I want it so bad... amazing stuff

Any other recommendations for bands like this?

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I think it comes out sometime this month. I'll keep you informed.

Check out Mirrorthrone and Septic Flesh if you like IK.

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They added a new song from the album to the myspace, but still no official release date. The new song is excellent.

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Late april my ass!

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I know. I'm really looking forward to this release and I'm beginning to get impatient.

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I just downloaded 'The Forlorn'...the lyrics are hilarious

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Really? I never took the time to read them.

I just read the lyrics to Frailty. I think it's just depressing...

"An old man stares through the window pane
The cold wind is swaying the long grass
The man sits on a chair resting his weary legs
Weakness reflects from his withered skin

He is praying for strength and mercy
Silent devotion flows around him
The wall is covered with memories
Portraits with faces that never grow old

The dreams of the past haunt his lonely life
The crying face and voice of a newborn child
The piercing gaze in the eyes of grace
The first frail smile of the hopeful dawn

He closes the eyes that God once opened
And listens the wind howling outside
It cracks through the walls of old home
Deep to the soul of a man without a path"

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i think i just have a strange sense of humor.

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I guess I see what you mean. Either way, great album.

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The only thing that bugs me is that the high hat is mixed so damn harsh in The Forlorn. I listen to music in headphones mostly and it feels like someone is poking me in my left ear every time. I dunno, maybe it's just me.

But damn, it is about time for Epilogue to come out.

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Just thought I would update for the couple of you guys waiting for this. I contacted Geert from Descent Productions and he said that both Epilogue and Gorath's new album had been delayed at the printing press due to artwork issues. He's just received the Gorath album so hopes that Epilogue will be ready any day now. I'm seriously looking forward to this more than Watershed (although that sounds ace as well). Best band I've come across since Insomnium.

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Much thanks for the update.

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Excellent, can't wait for it to finally come out. Thanks for the info.

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for some reason, this band name is often stuck in my head... i think about it every other day. anyone know what it means?

The release date was officially moved to "late may". Isn't that like... now?

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Should be any day now...

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Dammit, can someone else bug Geert and see whats going on?! I really need this album!

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Seriously, fuck! What is the damn problem!

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I know the Ikuinen Kaamos albums take more time to be completed, because it's a digipack. Anyway, it should be finished by now. What I've heard, it's marveillous!

Any other news? .....this is driving me crazy.

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I don't know why it takes that long. Haven't spoken the guy from Descent Productions for a while now.

A newspost on their website from the 2nd says to expect it any day now. I'll believe that when I am listening to it

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The waiting is almost over, after some major delays Ikuinen Kaamos - Epilogue will finally be released in November. The exact release date will be announced soon.

Besides Ikuinen Kaamos - Epilogue, Descent Productions will also release Be'lakor - The Frail Tidein November.

A new website is in the making so come back soon for more information.

Lately Descent Productions has not been very active, for several (personal) reasons. But the time has come to start things up again.

Some people are still waiting for their ordered package. Please get in touch with me through this e-mail address: metalenmook AT hotmail.com and we'll work things out.

Yes, one more month!

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That's some good news!

some good news and some bad news:

http://www.ikuinenkaamos.net/

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Fuuuuuuuuuck!

I wanted the album so badly.

Now we must wait more. Oh well. In all honesty I'm surprised they waited this long after how many times it got pushed back.

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