Scattering of Ashes

That Canadians Into Eternity have forged a consistent and inventive body of work from good old heavy metal's tired old carcass is impressive in itself; that they've done so while experiencing a revolving door membership (that makes referring to them as a "band" something of a stretch) is almost miraculous. As loyal fans know all too well, only guitarist/growler Tim Roth and drummer Jim Austin have been there since the group's inception in 2000, which means that singer Stu Block, who has been the band's on-stage frontman for barely two years, may as well be considered a long-tenured veteran by these guys' standards. 2006's The Scattering of Ashes -- Into Eternity's fourth album all around -- marks his recording debut with the group, and immediately proves that they'd be fools to ever let him go -- the guy is a monster! In fact, Ripper Owens himself would probably agree that Block's vocal tour de force here instantly qualifies as one of the finest metal voices of his generation; as he shouts, soars, shrieks, shatters a whole cabinet's worth of glassware, and just plain sings his ass off with astounding power and control. - AMG