Trees of Eternity is a musical group founded by Finnish guitarist ( Swallow the Sun ) and Swedish singer Alia Standbridge in 2009 [1] . The group performed their music in the styles of gothic metal and doom metal . In connection with the death of the soloist Alia Stanbridge in 2016, the group broke up. After her death, six months later, the recorded studio album “Nightingale Hour” was released.
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| Genre | gothic metal and doom metal |
| Years | 2009 - 2016 |
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History
The group was founded when guitarist Juha Raivio and singer Alia Stanbridge gathered in the studio to create the song “Lights on the Lake” for the upcoming Swallow the Sun album, “ New Moon ”. Raivio was going to include Stanbridge's vocals in the already created song, but after experimenting with the vocal line, the direction of work changed and the project acquired an independent status.
Four promo tracks were released, which subsequently entered their debut album.
Trees of Eternity signed a contract with the publisher of the British company AMF Publishing .
The group Trees of Eternity, in addition to Juhi Raivio and Alia Stanbridge, included such musicians as Fredrik Norrman (October Tide, ex-Katatonia), Matthias Norrman (October Tide, ex-Katatonia) and wintersun, Swallow the Sun ), as well as some other guest musicians.
Death Stanbridge
On April 18, 2016, vocalist Alia Stenbridge died of cancer at the age of 39. The first of the sad news was the Draconian group, for which Alia Stanbridge worked as a photographer in her official Facebook account: “ With tears in our eyes and with a heavy heart, we say goodbye to our wonderful friend Aleah Stanbridge. There are no words to convey what this loss is for everyone who has ever come into contact with it. Your fire burns in our hearts ” [2] .
Juha Raivio commented on the news of her death: “ I lost the love of my life, my life companion for seven years, also a musical companion and inspirer. Life eventually took everything. It is impossible to describe this pain, but, in the end, this is my way.
The reason I am writing this is because life cannot take away from me or anyone else. This is the music and lyrics of Aleah that will always live. She has already become a guiding shining star for her fans, now she will be an icon.
I want you all to know that our Trees of Eternity album WILL BE released because it was already ready for release in a little while, and it will be one of the most amazing albums I have ever heard. We both loved him - from the first note to the end, and I am very proud that I had the chance to share my life (with Aleah) and write this album together, as well as other music. I also worked on Aleah's solo album for a while and will continue in some way. Now, please, find her music and spread it as far as you can: this cruel world needs this angel now more than ever. There will never again be a voice like her and a songwriter like her. She was real magic, light and dark.
And please respect my subsequent silence. This is just a message to all fans of Aleah and Trees of Eternity that there is still a lot to go through. At least it gives me a little ray of hope in this oppressive world of darkness. Maybe I will write a little more once, when I will not be already filled with tears, maybe not. It is impossible to describe in words this magical creature that visited us, and there are no words to express the enormous loss that broke my heart and many other hearts too.
Rest in peace, my love, you were too sensitive and beautiful for this world. But your music will live forever. Thank you for everything, it was a great honor for me to stay with you until the last breath ” [3] .
On August 10, 2016, it was announced that their debut full-length album, entitled “Hour of The Nightingale”, would be released on November 11, 2016 under the label Svart Records . [four]
Discography
Demo
- Black Ocean (2013)
Studio Album
- Hour of The Nightingale (2016)