Today, Hellenic melodic metal heroes InnerWish unveil their exciting new single featuring Blind Guardian front-man Hansi Kürsch. Entitled “Sea of Lies” is the first taste from the band’s upcoming studio album “Ash of Eternal Flame”, which is set to hit stores worldwide on November 8th, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).
Watch the official music video for “Sea of Lies” below.
“It wasn’t the ‘Hansi song’ in the beginning but there actually was no way around! And how couldn’t it become that since Hansi Kürsch blessed it with his voice! We love 6/8-time songs, they come totally naturally out of us and this one might be our best one to date! Lyric-wise, it’s about one of our times’ biggest problems: immigration. The story’s told from the perspective of a child, leaving home and warmth for an unknown destination and a probably dark future. The obstacles, the images, the thoughts – they’re all shown through the child’s eyes and mind. Sometimes people overlook this situation perhaps believing that it doesn’t affect them or it’s far from their future. But is it after all? Who’s next in line? Children are the future. They all deserve the world. Nothing less!”, states the group.
Drummer Franki Samoilis adds: “I’ve been a huge Blind Guardian fan since my teenage years, and so is our singer George. Having Hansi Kürsch lend his voice to one of our songs was a childhood dream come true. Thanks to my best friend, Sakis Fragos from Rock Hard Greece, we were able to make it happen. When Hansi sent us his recordings, it was a surreal moment – I was moved to tears. That voice, that presence… we are beyond honoured to have him on our album”.
The album “Ash of Eternal Flame” features two distinct cover designs by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (known for his work with Amaranthe, Kamelot, Arion, and more). The blue version is used for both the CD and digital formats, while the red version is reserved for the vinyl edition. The album includes twelve tracks (including a bonus cover version for physical formats), recorded at LoNe and Devasoundz Studios in Athens, Greece under the guidance of producer Fotis Benardo. Mixing and mastering were handled by award-winning engineer Henrik Udd, who has worked with acts like HammerFall, Powerwolf, and SepticFlesh.
With a diverse range of lyrical themes — spanning social and global issues, personal struggles, mythology, and even fantasy — InnerWish are poised to shine brighter than ever with “Ash of Eternal Flame”. Musically, the album cements their legacy as a formidable force in the melodic metal scene.
“Ash of Eternal Flame” can be pre-ordered physically [ltd. CD-digipak or ltd. coloured vinyl], pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-orderd digitally to receive “Sea of Lies” [feat. Hansi Kürsch] instantly, here.
Tracklist:
01. Forevermore
02. Sea of Lies
03. Higher
04. Soul Asunder
05. Primal Scream
06. Ash of Eternal Flame
07. Cretan Warriors
08. The Hands of Doom
09. Once Again
10. I Walk Alone
11. Breathe
Bonus Track (physical only):
12. Send Me An Angel [Blackfoot Cover]
InnerWish stand for melodic and melancholic heavy metal, played in a powerful and dynamic way. Their story began in Athens in 1995, and in their almost 30 years of existence they didn’t only manage to be one of the most important metal bands from Greece, but also to establish themselves as a much-respected band in the European metal scene.
Line-up:
Giorgos Eikosipentakis – Vocals
Manolis Tsigos – Guitars
Thymios Krikos – Guitars
Antonis Mazarakis- Bass
George Georgiou – Keyboards
Franki Samoilis – Drums
