Get ready to immerse yourself in the mystical world of ESHTADUR, a Colombian melodic black/death metal band that has been brewing a sonic masterpiece for four years. The band is proud to announce their new full-length album, “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“, set to release on October 2nd, 2026 through Rockshots Records.
The announcement is accompanied by “Into The Woods“, the first single and official video introducing the musical and conceptual journey behind the record. Developed over four years, “In Darkness All Shadows Gone” consists of twelve compositions combining melodic black and death metal, symphonic arrangements, layered vocals, Tuvan throat singing, and atmospheric passages. Recorded with the Caldas Symphonic Orchestra, the album expands the band’s established sound while maintaining the combination of heavy riffing, dark melodies, and orchestral textures that has shaped its identity.
“In Darkness All Shadows Gone” follows a conceptual journey through mysticism, transformation, and inner transmutation. At the centre of the narrative stands The Crow, a shamanic figure moving between existence, death, emptiness, and the unknown. Acting as both master and apprentice, The Crow guides the listener through a process of isolation, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening, where darkness becomes not only an oppressive force but also a path towards understanding the self.
Concept and Music
The album explores the relationship between darkness and the light contained within each individual. The songs draw upon occult symbolism, cosmic philosophy, ancestral knowledge, and human emotion, forming a continuous narrative rather than a collection of disconnected tracks. Musically, black and death metal alternate as leading forces throughout the album, supported by melodic writing, cinematic orchestration, and folk-rooted elements.
According to Jorg August, the band’s vocalist and guitarist, “We worked on this material for four years. It is a long album with twelve tracks, symphonic arrangements, a real orchestra, many vocal layers, and Tuvan voices. At times, it felt like a giant puzzle, but everything finally came together. We are proud of the result and grateful to everyone who helped us build it. A crow is calling.“
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First Single and Music Video
The first single, “Into The Woods,” represents the call to initiation and the first step into the album’s inner world. The listener is invited to leave behind external noise and enter the forest alone, confronting silence, memory, and self-delusion. Inspired by contemplative philosophies and the idea of returning to nature as a means of self-discovery, the song presents the forest as both a physical place and a metaphorical descent into consciousness.
Musically, “Into The Woods” combines fast melodic and aggressive guitar riffs, alternate-picked passages, dark orchestration, dissonant elements, ancestral chants, and forceful vocals. The track establishes the balance between aggression, melody, and atmosphere that continues throughout the album, while its lyrics address inner turmoil, past trauma, and the need to confront fear before transformation can begin.
Track Listing and Release Details
The album will be available from October 2nd, 2026 through Rockshots Records. The album can be pre-ordered now from the Rockshots Records store. The track listing includes:
Age of Antumbra – 2:00
Into The Woods – 4:41
Umbra – 6:22
August’s Burdens – 4:59
Fire Above Mountain Below – 5:08
Old Shaman Blind – 5:08
Thunderground – 3:40
Ruler of the Lake – 5:14
A Black Winged Waltz – 9:23
Nebulae (Virgo) – 5:09
Omen of Millennia – 3:56
Soy Real – 5:11
ESHTADUR Lineup and Social Media
Jorg August – Vocals, guitars
Camilo Barbosa – Lead guitars
Andres Gonzalez – Bass
David Lopez – Drums
https://rockshots.eu/
https://www.facebook.com/EshtadurOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/eshtadur/
“In Darkness All Shadows Gone” promises to be a mesmerizing journey through the realms of mysticism, transformation, and inner transmutation. With its unique blend of melodic black and death metal, symphonic arrangements, and atmospheric passages, ESHTADUR has created a sonic masterpiece that will leave listeners spellbound. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of ESHTADUR and discover the secrets that lie within.
