Drowning Kelly is revving up the hype machine for their highly anticipated full-length album, “Eclipse,” set to drop just in time for the most metal holiday of the year: Halloween, October 31st, 2025. To give fans one final, brutal taste of what’s to come, the band has just released their latest single, “The Circle,” featuring Eric of fellow heavy-hitters Traverse the Abyss.
A Convergence of Brutality and Atmosphere
“The Circle” is a masterclass in modern metalcore, immediately gripping the listener with a blend of crushing riffs, evocative synths, and a dynamic vocal performance that shifts seamlessly between melodic hooks and raw aggression. This track serves as a powerful indicator of the dark, atmospheric direction the band is steering toward with “Eclipse.”
For those unfamiliar with Drowning Kelly’s specific brand of metal, this single perfectly bridges the gap between different facets of the modern heavy scene.
FFO (For Fans Of): Motionless in White, Breaking Benjamin, Jinjer.
This blend ensures that the track has both the polished, arena-rock sensibility of a band like Breaking Benjamin and the darker, more aggressive edge shared with acts like Motionless in White. The inclusion of Eric from Traverse the Abyss, however, pushes the envelope firmly toward the extreme.
The Guest Spot: Adding a Layer of Savage Edge
The band themselves were explicit about the intent behind this collaboration: “This is our latest single from our upcoming ‘Eclipse’ Album 10/31/25. Featuring Eric of Traverse the Abyss for a more brutal approach!”
The addition of Eric’s vocal attack is not just a feature; it’s a statement. It injects a visceral, more savage layer of brutality into Drowning Kelly’s sound, providing a raw counterpoint to their established structure. This collaboration suggests that “Eclipse” won’t shy away from diving into the more guttural, extreme elements that resonate so well with the die-hard metal community. It’s a bold move that promises a diverse and heavy listening experience on the full album.
Countdown to “Eclipse”
With “The Circle” now in heavy rotation, the final stretch leading up to the Halloween release of “Eclipse” is officially on. The single is a prime example of a band pushing their boundaries and delivering on the promise of a powerful, thematic new record. It sets a high bar for the kind of emotional weight and sheer heaviness we can expect from the full release.
Get ready to plunge into the darkness on October 31st.
