Details of "...And The Seventh His Soul Detesteth", the new album from dark metallers Aeternus, have just been revealed. The ten-track Cd, which will be the band's seventh full-length release, will first appear as a limited edition containing Aeternus' classic 1995 debut Ep, "Dark Sorcery", as a bonus, and is set for release on Dark Essence Records on March 18 worldwide (except for Norway, Germany, Austria and Sweden, where the album will appear on March 22).

Formed in Bergen, Norway in 1993 by guitarist and frontman Ares, Aeternus has re-emerged seven years after the release of their last album "Hexaeon" with a new lineup that comprises Ares on guitars and vocals, Phobos (Gravdal, Malsain) on drums and Specter on guitars. One of the pioneers of what the band calls "dark metal," Aeternus' sound combines features from both black metal and death metal with superlative guitar playing and occasional haunting, melodic interludes.

"...And The Seventh His Soul Detesteth" was produced by Bjornar E. Nilsen (Vulture Industries, Black Hole Generator) at the Conclave And Earshot studios in Bergen. All music is by Aeternus, concept and lyrics by Helheim's V'gandr. Artwork is by Timo Ketola, known for his work with bands such as for Deathspell Omega, Asphyx, Dissection, Marduk, Watain and Opeth, among others, while band photos were taken by Christine Ristesund. The bonus Ep, "Dark Sorcery", was recorded, mixed and mastered by Cato Langnes at Hindu Lyd in 1995 and produced by Aeternus. Lineup on "Dark Sorcery" is Ares on guitars and vocals, Erik (Vrolok) on drums and Ørjan on bass. All music and lyrics by Ares.

"...And The Seventh His Soul Detesteth" track listing:

01. There Will Be None
02. ...And The Seventh His Soul Detesteth
03. Spurcitias
04. Ruin And Resurrect
05. The Confusion Of Tongues
06. Hubris
07. Reap What You Saw
08. Saligia
09. The Hand That Severs The Bonds Of Creation
10. The Spirit Of Illumination

"Dark Sorcery" (bonus)

01. Black Dust
02. Victory
03. Raven and Blood
04. Nordlys (instrumental)