Started in 1997 by Decibel's Top 20 Death Metal Guitarists of All Time Erik Rutan -of Morbid Angel & Ripping Corpse fame- HATE ETERNAL has easily become one of the most prominent names in the extreme metal scene with Terrorizer Magazine recognizing the group as one of Top 8 Bands of the Last Decade! Weaving complex riffs, drums as devastating as a heavy artillery attack, and truly ferocious vocals; Erik Rutan, Jade Simonetto, and J.J. Hrubovcak have created what already has Albert Mudrian - editor of the hit metal mag Decibel Magazine - calling 'Phoenix Amongst the Ashes' "The best death metal record I've heard in FOREVER!" This is quite the compliment as Albert is not only the editor of Decibel Magazine but also the author of Choosing Death - every metalhead's guide to the best death and grind bands on the scene since the genre's inception. The new album even has the folks at Metal Sucks - one of the lead sites for all things metal -claiming "Phoenix Amongst the Ashes is the moment Erik Rutan's entire career has been leading towards -- it's heavy, it's catchy, and it's innovative. This is the best death metal album of 2011 so far, and other bands are going to have to work pretty hard to top it." In terms of the writing on 'Phoenix Amongst the Ashes', Rutan stated "it was my goal to expand upon what the band has done in the past, and add new dynamics and twists to the traditional, dissonant HATE ETERNAL style, yet keep it in the same vein. It took the three of us really pushing ourselves, and digging deep into the essence of who we are as musicians and writers and players to create something very unique and special. We cannot wait for everyone to hear what we have in store."

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Rebirth
2. The Eternal Ruler
3. Thorns of Acacia
4. Haunting Abound
5. The Art of Redemption
6. Phoenix Amongst the Ashes
7. Deathveil
8. Hatesworn
9. Lake Ablaze
10. The Fire of Resurrection