Eternal Lord
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 in England |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Fate | Disbanded in 2008; reunited in 2025 |
| Headquarters | England |
| Products | Metalcore music |
Eternal Lord is a metalcore group originating from England, initially established in 2005. The band ceased activities in 2008 but resumed in 2025.
History
The inception of Eternal Lord occurred in 2005, bringing together former members of The Hunt for Ida Wave and Burning Skies. Their first EP, which included original frontman Sam Ricketts, was launched in 2006. Ricketts departed the following year and was succeeded by Ed Butcher, who previously performed with The Hunt for Ida Wave and I Killed The Prom Queen. In April 2007, Eternal Lord embarked on a European tour alongside All That Remains, Textures, and Misery Signals.
March 2008 saw the release of their inaugural album, Blessed Be This Nightmare, distributed throughout the UK and Europe via Golf Records, and in the United States through Ferret Music. The writing credits for this album go to Butcher and Gregory. In May 2008, drummer Stu McKay unexpectedly exited just prior to a US tour featuring The Acacia Strain, All Shall Perish, and Since The Flood. Eddy Thrower took over drumming duties in July 2008. Nevertheless, during their headline tour across the UK that summer, Butcher left the band to pursue a career in firefighting. Efforts to find a replacement vocalist were discontinued as the band dissolved shortly afterward.
In April 2025, Eternal Lord declared their comeback with original members Sam Ricketts, Shaun Zerebecki, Stu McKay, Sam Atkin, and James Hackett rejoining; however, Chris Gregory did not participate in the reunion.
October 2025 marked the release of their single Windstalker, which signaled a return to their early style reminiscent of their 2006 split with Azriel. An additional studio EP is planned for release in 2026.
Band members
- Current lineup
- Sam Ricketts – lead vocals (2005–2007, 2025–present)
- Sam Atkin aka Johnson – bass guitar (2005–2007, 2025–present)
- Shaun Zerebecki – guitar (2005–2008, 2025–present)
- James Hackett – guitar (2007, 2025–present)
- Stu McKay – drums and percussion (2005–2008, 2025–present)
- Former members
- Edward Butcher – vocals and songwriting (2007–2008)
- Chris Gregory – guitar (2005–2008)
- Nick Gardner – bass guitar (2007–2008)
- Edward Thrower – drums and percussion (2008)
Discography
- Studio album
- Blessed Be This Nightmare (Golf Records, 2008)
- EPs
- Eternal Lord (Thirty Days of Night Records, 2006)
- Azriel/Eternal Lord Split CD (Thirty Days of Night Records, 2006)
- Singles
- Windstalker (Self Released, 2025)