– August 4th, 2026 –
“Cold Velvet” Nears Release On Metal Blade Records
Photo by Nona Limmen
Watch/stream THE NIGHT ETERNAL’s “The Veins Of Time” HERE
Up-and-coming German melancholic heavy metal outfit THE NIGHT ETERNAL is pleased to present their latest single, “The Veins Of Time.” The consuming new track comes by way of the band’s forthcoming Metal Blade debut, Cold Velvet, set to drop on August 21st.
The band’s third single opens the B-side of Cold Velvet and immediately signals a new shade of THE NIGHT ETERNAL. From its very first seconds, the track draws the listener in with a hypnotic, post-punk-infused goth intro that steadily builds momentum. What follows is a journey through melancholy and dreamlike atmospheres, grounded in heavy rock. The song culminates in an epic finale, marked by a dramatic interplay between Ricardo Baum’s outstanding lead vocals and a powerful, expressive guitar solo by Rob Richter.
Watch THE NIGHT ETERNAL‘s “The Veins Of Time” video HERE.
Watch THE NIGHT ETERNAL‘s previously released videos for “Where This World Ends” HERE and “Caught In A Spell” HERE.
With Cold Velvet, THE NIGHT ETERNAL has ultimately carved out its own subgenre, weaving darkness, dreamlike unease and deep melancholy into a dramatic yet untainted heavy metal rock ‘n’ roll attitude. Recurring trademarks such as hypnotic, ritualistic rhythms, mesmeric guitar riffs and melodies, and irresistibly catchy choruses permeate every track drawing the listener into a trance-like state and unleashing a relentless surge of dark energy and dopamine.
Cold Velvet was recorded between May and December 2025 at Church Of Sound Studios in the greater area of Munich, Germany. Production, recording, and mixing duties were handled by Michael Zech – guitarist of black metallers Secrets Of The Moon and a highly respected producer known for his work with Sulphur Aeon, Triptykon, and The Ruins Of Beverast, among others.
As a musician and guitarist himself, Zech brought a deep understanding of the artistic vision behind the material. For the first time during an album recording process, there was a genuine sense of being fully understood on a musical and emotional level. At a certain point, he felt less like an external producer and more like an additional band member – a connection that can clearly be heard throughout the record.
The band comments, “One particularly exciting aspect of our collaboration with Michael was that he has predominantly worked with black and death metal bands in recent years. This gave the entire recording and mixing process fresh and distinctive energy, as many of his ideas felt both renewed and uniquely inspired, marking one of his first returns to an ’80s-inspired classic heavy metal sound in quite some time.“
Cold Velvet will be released on CD-digipak and digitally as well as vinyl in the following color variants:
180g black (US)
Clear Purple w/ Black Smoke (EU – Ltd. 1000; includes 7″, slipmat, velvet bag, gas lighter)
“Storm Cloud” Violet Blue Marbled (EU – Ltd. 700)
Steel Grey Blue Marble (EU – Ltd. 500)
Light Grey Blue Splatter (EU – Ltd. 300)
“Black Dust” Crystal Clear (EU – Ltd. 200)
Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/thenighteternal
Cold Velvet Track Listing:
1. Where This World Ends
2. Eurydice (Don’t Look Back)
3. Caught In A Spell
4. When The Last Candle Dies
5. The Veins Of Time
6. The Watcher Of The Burning Veil
7. Shape Of Sorrow
8. Dance On Crimson Ground
THE NIGHT ETERNAL Live:
8/20/2026 Goldgrube – Kassel, DE * Release Show
8/21/2026 Bambi Galore – Hamburg, DE * Release Show
8/22/2026 Nord Sommerfest – Essen, DE * Release Show
8/27/2026 Drums of War Festival – Barcelona, ES
9/25/2026 Delta Zinnober – Essen, DE
w/ Messa:
10/27/2026 Le Dodu – Marseille, FR
10/28/2026 Sala Salamandra – Barcelona, ES
10/29/2026 Sala Copernico – Madrid, ES
10/30/2026 Antirouille – Montpellier, FR
10/31/2026 Rock Art Festival – Trier, DE * THE NIGHT ETERNAL only
11/01/2026 Petit Bain – Paris, FR
11/03/2026 Cathouse – Glasgow, UK
11/04/2026 Rebellion – Manchester, UK
11/05/2026 Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, UK
11/06/2026 Thekla – Bristol, UK
11/07/2026 The Garage – London, UK
11/09/2026 13 – Tilburg, NL
11/10/2026 Kavka – Antwerp, BE
11/12/2026 Franz Club – Berlin, DE
11/13/2026 Logo – Hamburg, DE
11/14/2026 Rockpalast – Bochum, DE
11/15/2026 Artheater – Cologne, DE
11/17/2026 Das Bett – Frankfurt, DE
11/18/2026 Backstage – Club Munich, DE
11/19/2026 Dynamo – Zurich, CH
11/20/2026 Sunset Bar – Martigny, CH
11/21/2026 Live Club – Trezzo sull’Adda, IT
“Catchier yet even more mystical than before, the German band throws their entire talent into the ring across eight tracks, leaving behind everything else attempting to navigate the dynamic interplay of goth rock, gritty heavy metal, and anthemic hard rock.” – Deaf Forever (#1 in Soundcheck)
“THE NIGHT ETERNAL have delivered a record that feels like a genuine step forward – darker, colder, more atmospheric, yet unmistakably theirs. Across these tracks you can hear a band growing in confidence, sharpening their identity and showing just how far they’ve come.” – TheNWOTHM.com
“Gloomy metal from my hometown. Beautiful!” – Mille Petrozza, Kreator
“With their new record, THE NIGHT ETERNAL cements even further, why they are the rightful defenders of the New Wave of German Heavy Metal and a staple of contemporary brutal night time rocking. Who let the bats out?!” – Johanna Sadonis, Lucifer
“Genuine emotions that sweep you back and forth, plunging you into the depths and soaring you to new heights. With this album, THE NIGHT ETERNAL fills the gaping void in my musical heart – the gap between rock-infused wave and rousing metal – like no one else can.” – Maik Weichert, Heaven Shall Burn
“If THE NIGHT ETERNAL have played Champions League with Fatale, Cold Velvet secures them a safe spot in the play offs right away. Huge songs, huge sound and maybe one of the best vocalists our generation has to offer. THE NIGHT ETERNAL is the next big thing!” – S. Castevet, Vulture
THE NIGHT ETERNAL:
Ricardo Baum – vocals
Robert Richter – guitar
Henry Käseberg – guitar
Aleister Präkelt – drums
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