ETERNAL WHITE TREES The Summer That Will Not Come CD

Before the arrival of their 2025 masterpiece, the Italian trio Eternal White Trees introduced the world to their unique brand of Grave Rock with this stunning debut: The Summer That Will Not Come. Released in 2023 via My Kingdom Music, this album is a masterclass in atmospheric melancholy, blending the emotional weight of Doom Metal with the elegant textures of Gothic Rock and Post-Metal. The experience begins with the grey, rain-soaked atmosphere of It Comes the Rain, immediately setting a tone of profound longing. Eternal White Trees excels at creating autumnal music—sounds that evoke falling leaves and fading light. From the dark romanticism of Ravens Lady to the sprawling, heavy-hearted melodies of Reasons, the band showcases a vulnerability rarely found in extreme music. The album’s centerpiece, The Butterfly and the Hurricane, is a nearly seven-minute journey that perfectly captures the contrast between delicate beauty and overwhelming sonic power. As the record moves through the bleak honesty of My Funeral to the epic title track, The Summer That Will Not Come, it becomes clear that this is a band that understands the art of the slow burn. The album concludes with the shimmering, bittersweet notes of Flawless, leaving the listener in a state of quiet reflection. This CD is a mandatory acquisition for fans of Katatonia, The Cure (at their darkest), and the atmospheric depth of Antimatter. If you seek an album that serves as a sanctuary for the melancholic soul, The Summer That Will Not Come is a timeless piece of art that belongs in your collection.