Category: 7MND (Wall of Sound Records)

0 ETERNAL DRAK Returns With Blackened Thrash‑Fueled Single “The Unborn Paths Rot” From Sixth Album “The Violence of Time” Out July 2026

June 12, 2026
by Asher
· 7MND (Wall of Sound Records)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 12, 2026

ETERNAL DRAK Returns With Blackened Thrash‑Fueled Single “The Unborn Paths Rot”

Sixth Album “The Violence of Time” Out July 2026

L-R – Andres Martinez Torres (Drakar) – Voices, Lead Guitar, Bass – Michel Amyot – Rhythm Guitar

Photo Credit – Patrick Auger

Eternal Drak unleashes their second single, “The Unborn Paths Rot,” a violent, thrash‑driven strike that deepens the conceptual and sonic identity of their upcoming album “The Violence of Time,” due out on July 17th, 2026 via Canadian label FirstWave. Following the May release of the first single, “We Force It To Speak,” this new track sharpens the band’s attack, fusing the aggression of classic thrash with the bleak philosophical weight that defines the record.

“The Unborn Paths Rot” explores the collapse of possibility itself. The band describes the song as a reflection on futures that die before they ever become real, paths that flicker into existence only long enough to fail. Its lyrics confront the tension between fate and free will, questioning whether we truly shape our future or whether the weight of past decisions already narrows our choices. Musically, the single reconnects with Eternal Drak’s thrash foundations: razor‑edged riffs, relentless rhythmic force, and a sense of urgency that bridges the band’s early identity with their evolved 2026 sound.

Listen to “The Unborn Paths Rot” at the following links:

Spotify – https://hypeddit.com/eternaldrak/theunbornpathsrot

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHElkRjeUMw

“The Violence of Time” is Eternal Drak’s sixth full‑length album and their most conceptually ambitious work to date. The record frames time as a hostile force, not a neutral medium, but an oppressive pressure that erodes meaning, identity, and memory. Each track is built as a “violent thesis,” dismantling human assumptions about past, present, and future.

Lyrically, the album is rooted in a short story written by the band, following an individual who gradually realizes that time cannot be explained, contained, or trusted. Each song becomes a fragment of that realization—an emotional and philosophical collision rather than a narrative.

Musically, the album is crafted for true old‑school metal devotees: those who crave the rawness of thrash, the darkness of black metal, and the severity of death metal. Eternal Drak blends these foundations with modern production and subtle influences from groove and Latin folk, creating a sound that is aggressive, layered, and unmistakably theirs.

Formed, as the band puts it, “in the middle of a drunk among friends,” Eternal Drak have spent years evolving through the extreme‑metal spectrum. Their sound, described as varied in rhythm and catchy, has shifted from raw thrash/black origins to a more expansive, digitally enhanced sonic identity.

Recommended for fans of Dimmu Borgir, Watain, Kreator, Motörhead, and Desaster, “The Violence of Time” is available for album pre-order (out July 17th, 2026) at https://eternaldrak.bandcamp.com/

First Single – “We Force It To Speak” at the following links:

Spotify – https://hypeddit.com/eternaldrak/weforceittospeak

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMt45oS5uxY

Track Listing:
1. We Force It To Speak – 5:15
2. The Unborn Paths Rot – 3:51
3. Me Hice Simultaneo – 3:30
4. The Blasphemy of Time – 3:35
5. Chaos Is the Law – 3:34
6. Where Cause Is Buried – 3:55
7. Across the Watching Veils – 3:53
8. Breathing Once Again – 3:45
9. The Cosmos Rejects You – 4:09
10. No Direction Total War – 2:57
Album Length: 38:24

Album Band Line-up:
Andres Martinez Torres (Drakar) – Voices, Lead Guitar, Bass
Michel Amyot – Rhythm Guitar

More info: http://www.eternaldrak.com | https://www.facebook.com/EternalDrak | https://www.instagram.com/eternaldrak

About:

Eternal Drak is an extreme metal band based in Quebec City, Canada, originally founded in Latin America in the late ’90s. Rooted in a fierce blend of thrash and black metal, the band has continually expanded its sound with elements of death metal, groove, and melodic experimentation. Lyrically, Eternal Drak explores human and cosmic darkness, a theme present across all seven of its official releases. The band is currently signed to the Canadian label FirstWave.

Formed in 1997 by brothers Drakar and Warhammer, later joined by guitarist Reijav, Eternal Drak quickly gained recognition, winning a City TV award for Best Metal Video in the early 2000s. After releasing early EPs and their first full-length, the band went on hiatus in 2007.

In 2020, the members reunited in Quebec to create The Past Is Gone, A New One Is Coming, honoring co‑founder and drummer Eduardo “Warhammer” Martínez. This revival led to a prolific new era, including the albums Drak Metal (2021), Shadow Storm (2022), Imprisoned Souls (2024), and multiple EPs. The lineup later expanded with guitarist Mike Amyot and drummer Patrick Auger.

Today, Eternal Drak (featuring Andres Martinez Torres (Drakar) – Voices, Lead Guitar, Bass, and Michel Amyot – Rhythm Guitar) continues to evolve while staying true to its extreme metal roots, driven by intensity, melody, and a commitment to pushing its sound across continents.

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“A fine collection from the masters of ancient evil” – Metal Noise (The Warrior Order – 2025)

“There’s evil intent at the start of next song “Eternal Drak” something I’d expect as it’s named after the band. Again, the trio are delving into themes of dark forces and mythical battles, but they have upped the intensity on this one as it sounds more powerful. It’s hard not to imagine a town or castle besieged by dragon’s fire and the hellish earth that awaits any survivors.” – The Razor’s Edge (The Warrior Order – 2025)

“another great sounding recording from Eternal Drak and if you are a fan of blackened thrash metal, you should check out this ep. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE “Oda A La Luna” and “La Nueva Orden”. 8 out of 10.” – Bringer of Death Zine (The Warrior Order – 2025)

“„Eternal Drak“ is a small grab bag. Here they use different tempos that fit into the fast, rhythmic sound. With an extremely thrashy and vocally aggressive sound, you always have to be prepared for changing rhythms and moods. An extremely brutal melody blows with us „La nueva Order“ counter. At the end of the „EP“ they take a Metallica song from the album „Master of Puppets“ before. „Leper Messiah“ rewound in a radical version. Just as the album title says: they implement the warrior code musically.” – Hellfire Magazin (The Warrior Order – 2025)

“The Warrior Order is a real surprise and shows a completely new face of ETERNAL DRAK,” – PowerMetal.de (The Warrior Order – 2025)

““Oda A La Luna” sees a powerful drum at the beginning, before the rhythm settles in this dark ode. The lyrical theme is one of rebellion and ritual, and you can feel the intensity with each slap on the snare. The middle section has a sudden tempo change, with a riff that will get your head moving and the intensity follows through.” – The Razor’s Edge (The Warrior Order – 2025)

“This is a pretty good EP that’s got plenty of thrashy riffs, grooves and black metal harmonies and tremolos, give this a spin. ” – Drako’s Metal Reviews (The Warrior Order – 2025)

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0 Wall of Sound Records – Bahrain’s 7MND Releases Animated Full EP Video For Introspective, Progressive And Wild Concept Record “Cataclysm”

November 18, 2022
by Asher
· 7MND (Wall of Sound Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – November 18, 2022

Wall of Sound Records – Bahrain’s 7MND Releases Animated Full EP Video For Introspective, Progressive And Wild Concept Record “Cataclysm”

7MND is the solo project of Bahrain’s Hamad Ebrahim Hamad. He released the debut album “Behemyth” back in 2017 and is now following that up with “Cataclysm”. The concept EP is a whirlwind of emotions, riffs, and breakdowns as it tells the story of a man attempting to find himself in the world. There is a wide assortment of techniques and elements to be discovered on the album, from the melancholy soundscapes and static stabs of synths on “Introspect” to the painful chord-filled chorus in “Verge of Collapse” to the mammoth-like breakdowns in “A Light, A Door” to the introspective blend of all the musical motifs explored in the album through “Dream/Infinite” and finally, the epic, orchestral eulogy present in “(No One Left To) Mourn”. Hamad explains the record in further detail:

“When I started 7MND, a lot of it was born of experimentation, fun, and trying to channel all my influences into things that feel original. Now I feel like there’s a lot more focus on portraying emotions in as raw a way as possible. Whereas in my previous releases I tended to go towards complexity and something maybe showy, the new music I’m working on is all about chasing a feeling, or telling a story, and doing it justice.”

Hamad has spent considerable time getting this release together and he expects a solid release from fans around the world as they experience the story and the feelings that radiate throughout the music. As a concept EP, each track flows into the next, creating a journey that should be related to all kinds of people. Each song tends to stem from a singular point, either an emotion or an atmosphere he is trying to convey. It usually starts with a guitar riff or a melody, then as he further explores the idea, it’ll usually write itself.

The EP was self-produced by Hamad, mixed by himself and Jack Byrne, and mastered by Arran Dutt. It is expansive and emotive and recommended for fans of Between the Buried and Me, Northlane, and Tesseract.

For the EP’s release day, 7MND is also sharing a full animated video, which can be viewed at https://youtu.be/rraH8HRhtJU

“Cataclysm” is now available as of November 18, 2022, via Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp at https://linktr.ee/7MND

Music Video – “Verge of Collapse” – https://youtu.be/aSwVeyr58hk

Track Listing:
1. Introspect – 2:31
2. Verge of Collapse – 4:17
3. A Light, A Door – 2:28
4. Dream/Infinite – 5:32
5. (No One Left To) Mourn – 3:29
EP Length: 18:19

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Hamad Ebrahim Hamad
• All songs written by: Hamad Ebrahim Hamad
• Produced by: Hamad Ebrahim Hamad
• Mixed by: Jack Byrne – Mixing for Song 2-3-4, Hamad Ebrahim song 1, 5
• Mastered by: Arran Dutt
• Album Artwork by: Hamad Ebrahim

EP Band Line Up:
One man band: Hamad Ebrahim Hamad

For more info:
https://www.wallofsoundsa.com
https://www.facebook.com/wallofsoundsa
https://www.instagram.com/7mnd

About:
Guitarist/Producer Hamad Ebrahim Hamad from Bahrain, is into various types of music, mainly Metal and Electronic music, he loves to dabble and experiment in new things.

Hamad’s music is a tapestry of stylistic diversity. Whether it’s technical, progressive, djent, or electronic, he finds a way to make the style his own, bending it to his will, and adding it to his repertoire. Oscillating between the familiar and the strange, Hamad’s writing taps into previous melodies, creating reminiscent focal points as the journey progresses. Each track draws the listener in with comforting ambient spaces, subsequently filling them with barrages of intricate riffs like a rolling storm.

Though the music is good enough to give off an intimidating vibe, Hamad is a joy to work with and incredibly easy to approach. His demeanor in the studio is comedic and laidback, but this does not take away from his persistence and professionalism. Always willing to try out new approaches, styles and techniques, both in writing and production, Hamad is quickly making a name for himself in the budding Bahraini music scene.

Hamad’s artistry is not only confined to the sanctuary of the studio. With fifteen live performances under his belt, he maintains solid stage presence and leaves the audience in awe. Credit where credit is due, Hamad remains as one of the most talented and upcoming musicians in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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0 Wall of Sound Records – Bahrain’s 7MND Announces Deeply, Introspective Progressive Single “Verge of Collapse” Off “Cataclysm”

October 14, 2022
by Asher
· 7MND (Wall of Sound Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – October 14, 2022

Wall of Sound Records – 7MND Announces Deeply, Introspective Progressive Single “Verge of Collapse” Off “Cataclysm”

7MND is the solo project of Bahrain’s Hamad Ebrahim Hamad. It started when he was in his late teens, and it was very different from what it is now, but in spirit, the idea behind it is the same: making music that he feels represents him best. It started out as an electronic/experimental project as he first began dabbling in music production, and then it shifted more towards a progressive metal direction. Now it becomes a playground where he fuses all his inspirations together, tells stories through, and conveys emotion. 7MND now has a second EP “Cataclysm” about to be unleashed on the world, and Hamad is introducing it with the single “Verge of Collapse”:

“The single is initially very groove-driven, and then it dives into a roaring cacophony of emotions. The dark, and the honestly vulnerable start of the journey. It lays out the feelings of the main character of the story, how he feels about the world he inhabits, and how heavy the weight of it all feels on his shoulders. It represents nowadays mind’s vortex, complexity, and mystery, melodic guitars mixed with beautiful electronics that don’t necessarily scream out but are buried inside with a hint of craziness, creating layers of melodies, “Verge of Collapse” is a great example of how metal/rock music evolved into something more technical yet with a soul, it is a new genre of its own in the Middle East, a new direction in music writing.” says Hamad.

“Cataclysm” is a concept EP where every track flows into the other like one long song, Hamad hopes to give the listener a journey through the story he tells, one that is easy to relate to, and one that they will find comfort in, through all its relatable moments. He says that he can only hope that it’s a cathartic listen, or one that evokes any type of emotional response, whether in body, mind, or heart.

Emotionally heavy, deeply layered, and introspective, Hamad likes to draw inspiration from both his personal experiences and the stories that fill his life from games, TV shows, and movies. 7MND is recommended for fans of The Contortionist, Stephan Bodzin, and Between the Buried and Me.

7MND‘s “Cataclysm” is due out on November 18, 2022.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Verge of Collapse” – https://youtu.be/aSwVeyr58hk

Digital (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp) – https://linktr.ee/7MND

Track Listing:
1. Introspect – 2:31
2. Verge of Collapse – 4:17
3. A Light, A Door – 2:28
4. Dream/Infinite – 5:32
5. (No One Left To) Mourn – 3:29
EP Length: 18:19

EP Band Line Up:
One man band: Hamad Ebrahim Hamad

For more info:
https://www.wallofsoundsa.com
https://www.facebook.com/wallofsoundsa
https://www.instagram.com/7mnd

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0 EPK – 7MND – Cataclysm (2022) – Wall of Sound Records

October 14, 2022
by Asher
· 7MND (Wall of Sound Records) · EPKs

EPK – 7MND – Cataclysm (2022) – Wall of Sound Records

Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com

“Seeing as it’s a concept EP where every track flows into the other like one long song, I hope to give the listener a journey through the story I tell, that they can relate to it, and find comfort in knowing that if they feel the same, they are not alone. I can only hope that it’s a cathartic listen, or one that evokes any type of emotional response, whether in body, mind, or heart.” – 7MND

For fans of The Contortionist, Stephan Bodzin, Between the Buried and Me, Northlane, Tesseract

Wallofsoundsa.com | Facebook.com/wallofsoundsa | Instagram.com/7mnd

Band: 7MND
Album Title: Cataclysm
Release Date: November 18, 2022
Label: Wall of Sound Records
Distribution: Wall of Sound Records

Track Listing:
1. Introspect – 2:31
2. Verge of Collapse – 4:17
3. A Light, A Door – 2:28
4. Dream/Infinite – 5:32
5. (No One Left To) Mourn – 3:29
EP Length: 18:19

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Hamad Ebrahim Hamad
• All songs written by: Hamad Ebrahim Hamad
• Produced by: Hamad Ebrahim Hamad
• Mixed by: Jack Byrne – Mixing for Song 2-3-4, Hamad Ebrahim song 1, 5
• Mastered by: Arran Dutt
• Album Artwork by: Hamad Ebrahim

Album Band Line Up:
One man band: Hamad Ebrahim Hamad

Discography:
2022 – Cataclysm – EP
2020 – In Crimson- Single
2019 – Cry For More- Single
2017- Ifrit- Single
2017- Behemyth- Album
2016 – Black Monolith- Single
2016 – Only for Beginning- Single
2016 – Days- EP
2016 – Burgundy- Single

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EP as a whole explained:

Seeing as it’s a concept EP where every track flows into the other like one long song, I hope to give the listener a journey through the story I tell, that they can relate to it, and find comfort in knowing that if they feel the same, they are not alone. I can only hope that it’s a cathartic listen, or one that evokes any type of emotional response, whether in body, mind, or heart.

Track by Track Explained

Introspect
This is the start of the journey. The narrator is burdened by the weight of the world, and all the issues that plague the world, he feels everyone’s pain as if it’s his own. The track is a blend of melancholy soundscapes, static stabs of synths, and erratic pulses of hard-hitting electronic beats.

Verge of Collapse
The narrator feels overwhelmed, frustrated, and fatigued. He roams aimlessly like an empty husk. This track digs more into the emotional state of the narrator, and how all his negative feelings turn into rage, which is only directed inwards. It’s an angry piece that starts with a hard-hitting groove, goes into an ambient electronic pre-chorus, and leads to a huge, open, and painful chord-filled chorus. It then goes into a more discordant and confusing section, as if pondering on the decisions he has to make, and ends with a final blend of all the elements in the song, lamenting on his rage one final time.

A Light, A Door
The narrator is now at odds. A portal opens up in front of him and he has the choice of changing his course and heading to a different, maybe more hopeful and beautiful place. This track starts with an ambient and questioning section and then goes into a heavier section exploring the same theme. It ends with a tension-filled break and a dark and mammoth-like breakdown.

Dream/Infinite
A choice is made, and our main character goes into the portal and finds himself in a beautiful and happier place. The track explores his emotions by circling between joy and hidden heartache in a trancing energetic and melody-filled intro. His brief comfort slowly starts to fade, as he finds that despite the beauty he’s found, an ugly side always awaits. The ambient and melancholy section breaks into a huge chorus, which is the most subtle and traditional part of the EP. It then leads into a heavy breakdown filled with dissonance, as if channeling the character’s admittance of defeat, a chaotic and angry state. The final section blends all the musical motifs explored in the album, calling back to the earlier feelings he felt during the very beginning.

(No One Left To) Mourn
As our narrator loses his mind, it breaks the universe apart. All life ceases to exist. The final track is a eulogy for everyone and everything. It’s a hushed, melancholic, dark, almost orchestral, and electronic piece that digs back into the main musical motif of the EP. The song serves as a final breath, painting the ending of the story.

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STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BAND

1. 7MND started as a glitch-hop project.

2. The music 7MND makes swings a lot between electronic and metal.

3. Everything released by 7MND so far has been concept/narrative-driven, but that will change with new material after the release of the EP that explores personal experiences/feelings more.

4. 7MND is a drummer trapped in a guitarist’s body.

5. All 7MND’s writing happens either in front of the computer or TV.

Guitarist/Producer Hamad Ebrahim Hamad from Bahrain, is into various types of music, mainly Metal and Electronic music, he loves to dabble and experiment in new things.

Hamad’s music is a tapestry of stylistic diversity. Whether it’s technical, progressive, djent, or electronic, he finds a way to make the style his own, bending it to his will, and adding it to his repertoire. Oscillating between the familiar and the strange, Hamad’s writing taps into previous melodies, creating reminiscent focal points as the journey progresses. Each track draws the listener in with comforting ambient spaces, subsequently filling them with barrages of intricate riffs like a rolling storm.

Though the music is good enough to give off an intimidating vibe, Hamad is a joy to work with and incredibly easy to approach. His demeanor in the studio is comedic and laidback, but this does not take away from his persistence and professionalism. Always willing to try out new approaches, styles and techniques, both in writing and production, Hamad is quickly making a name for himself in the budding Bahraini music scene.

Hamad’s artistry is not only confined to the sanctuary of the studio. With fifteen live performances under his belt, he maintains solid stage presence and leaves the audience in awe. Credit where credit is due, Hamad remains as one of the most talented and upcoming musicians in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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