Eternal Decision formed back in 1992 and hails from Oklahoma where the band delivers up traditional Thrash in the veins of early Metallica. The band garnered some recognition when their tune “Hunger” was accidentally mistaken at Napster for being a new Metallica song. When fans of Metallica went searching for the album where the tune had came from, they discovered that it wasn't Metallica after all. However, the Metallica fans went ahead and purchased the Eternal Decision album anyway helping the band garner some additional attention within the Metal community.
Eternal Decision has quite a discography including two different 3-track demos in 1994, a 5-track demo in 1995, their debut full-length self-titled album in 1996, their follow-up sophomore full-length album in 1999 titled 'Ghost In The Machine', their third full-length album in 2002 titled 'E.D. III', and in 2005 the band released a Compilation album titled 'Two Thousand Years of Metallica'.
Eternal Decision has quite a discography including two different 3-track demos in 1994, a 5-track demo in 1995, their debut full-length self-titled album in 1996, their follow-up sophomore full-length album in 1999 titled 'Ghost In The Machine', their third full-length album in 2002 titled 'E.D. III', and in 2005 the band released a Compilation album titled 'Two Thousand Years of Metallica'.
As mentioned above, one of the most notable issues with Eternal Decision is with their being compared to the early work of the well known band-Metallica. In an interview at 'Art For The Ears Webzine' this is what the band had to say about the Metallica comparisons:
Kirk: "It's true that many have compared us with Metallica. Some have even considered us rip-offs. We have NEVER intentionally tried to sound like them. We even tried not to sound like them on the last album. We won't do that again though. We are going to get the sound we want and if it sounds like old Metallica, then we will live with the consequences. There is not one Metallica riff on either album. Eternal Decision wrote every riff, every melody line and every lyric".
Tommy: "I don't even care about the comparisons anymore. I know it's mainly because of the way Joe's vocals sound, that we get compared to Metallica. There is nothing we can or will do about it. This is the way we sound. Most of the music is written by Kirk, Cory and I. And I know neither one of us have even listened to Metallica in a few years. We write what we like. There is no telling where the overall direction is going to go for the next album. We never plan it, we just write what comes naturally."
Kirk: "It's true that many have compared us with Metallica. Some have even considered us rip-offs. We have NEVER intentionally tried to sound like them. We even tried not to sound like them on the last album. We won't do that again though. We are going to get the sound we want and if it sounds like old Metallica, then we will live with the consequences. There is not one Metallica riff on either album. Eternal Decision wrote every riff, every melody line and every lyric".
Tommy: "I don't even care about the comparisons anymore. I know it's mainly because of the way Joe's vocals sound, that we get compared to Metallica. There is nothing we can or will do about it. This is the way we sound. Most of the music is written by Kirk, Cory and I. And I know neither one of us have even listened to Metallica in a few years. We write what we like. There is no telling where the overall direction is going to go for the next album. We never plan it, we just write what comes naturally."
Eternal Decision's lyrics are Christ centered as one can see in the following lyrics:
"Risen"
I was a zombie, rotting.
Dead flesh, lifeless shell doing evil.
Then God gave me what I needed to find.
To bring my soul to life.
Risen, renewed in mind.
I am Risen. Risen with Christ.
My old sinful nature has died
and my new life is kept with Christ.
I am becoming like the one who raised me up.
He is the son.
Risen, I'm filled with love.
I have my focus on God and things above.
I am risen, renewed in mind.
I am risen, risen with Christ.
God gave me life.
[Solo: 1st Cory, 2nd Tommy]
You, you too can rise
Renew, renew your mind through Christ.
I was a zombie, rotting.
Dead flesh, lifeless shell doing evil.
Then God gave me what I needed to find.
To bring my soul to life.
Risen, renewed in mind.
I am Risen. Risen with Christ.
My old sinful nature has died
and my new life is kept with Christ.
I am becoming like the one who raised me up.
He is the son.
Risen, I'm filled with love.
I have my focus on God and things above.
I am risen, renewed in mind.
I am risen, risen with Christ.
God gave me life.
[Solo: 1st Cory, 2nd Tommy]
You, you too can rise
Renew, renew your mind through Christ.
"Alive"
Resurrection, Eternal life. I live through Jesus Christ.
Because He lives, inside of me I shall never die.
I am alive. To die is gain, to live is Christ.
I am alive. I'm saved by grace let God arise.
Let God arise in me.
Separation from my sin, as far as east from west.
Be magnified in my body, whether by life or death
[Chorus]
[Solo: Tommy]
For God so loved the entire world
that He gave His only Son.
That whosoever believes in Him
Is covered by His blood
(See Site Info for Sword Scale Meaning)This rating is for the self-titled album
Eternal Decision's production is tight with all albums being produced in house by the group. The band's latest albums have all been released on the group's own label-Godfather Records.
If you are looking for some old-school traditional Thrash to add to your collection then you should definitely take into consideration what Eternal Decision has offered up over the years. If you like it heavy then you have come to the right place because there's some kick'n Thrash to be found in Eternal Decision!
If you are looking for some old-school traditional Thrash to add to your collection then you should definitely take into consideration what Eternal Decision has offered up over the years. If you like it heavy then you have come to the right place because there's some kick'n Thrash to be found in Eternal Decision!
Musicians:
Joe Chambless - Bass, lead Vocals
Dave Perkins - lead Vocals
Cory Boatright - Guitars, Vocals
Tommy Torres - Guitars
Kirk Campbell - Drums
Joe Chambless - Bass, lead Vocals
Dave Perkins - lead Vocals
Cory Boatright - Guitars, Vocals
Tommy Torres - Guitars
Kirk Campbell - Drums
