Eternal Tears of Sorrow

The Profile

Eternal Tears of Sorrow are a Finnish metal band formed in 1994, known for blending melodic death metal with symphonic and gothic elements. After an initial run ending in 2003, they reunited in 2005, returning with Before the Bleeding Sun (2006) and later releasing Children of the Dark Waters (2009) and Saivon Lapsi (2013).

Finnish melodic death/symphonic metal band; formed in 1994; active 1994–2003 and 2005–present; also known as EToS.

Three reviews chart Eternal Tears of Sorrow’s blend of melodic death, symphonic and gothic shades. Chaotic Beauty is praised for originality and atmosphere. A Virgin and a Whore earns highest marks for its evocative ‘northern’ mood and cohesive flow. Before the Bleeding Sun divides the critic: strong performances and guests, but stylistic overlap with bigger names.