Introduction
Chris Eternalis continues to develop his own musical identity with “Back to Hell”, a modern metal release that demonstrates the direction and ambition behind his independent project.
Artist background
Based in Carinthia, Austria, Chris Eternalis has been building his music independently from the ground up. Rather than coming from a traditional band background, he has created the project around his own songwriting, instrumental arrangements, production and overall artistic direction. This independent approach is an important part of what gives Chris Eternalis his identity.
He has been playing guitar for approximately 15 years and has spent around 7–8 years developing his production skills, gradually building the experience and technical knowledge behind the project. His influences include Architects, Memphis May Fire, The Veer Union, Motionless In White and Bad Omens. These influences help place Chris Eternalis within the broader landscape of contemporary heavy music, but the project is ultimately focused on developing its own sound rather than simply reproducing the style of any single influence.
Review of the song
“Back to Hell” represents another step forward in that development. The track combines the weight of modern metal with elements associated with metalcore and alternative metal, creating a sound that can move between heavier intensity and more melodic passages. One of the particularly effective aspects of the song is the contrast between its different vocal approaches, allowing the track to shift naturally between lighter and heavier moments.
That contrast gives “Back to Hell” a dynamic character. Instead of remaining at the same intensity throughout, the song uses changes in vocal expression and musical weight to create movement and atmosphere.
Musical analysis
Chris Eternalis describes his music as a combination of modern metal and metalcore built around heavy riffs, atmospheric elements, melodic choruses and powerful breakdowns. Those characteristics provide a useful framework for understanding the musical direction behind “Back to Hell”.
The track also reflects an artist who is continuing to refine his sound with every release. There is a noticeable sense of progression in the way Chris approaches his material, and “Back to Hell” feels like another natural step in that development rather than simply a repetition of what came before.
The vocal work is another important element. The contrast between the different vocal styles gives the song additional depth and allows the arrangement to move naturally between intensity and melody. It is a combination that suits the modern metal approach of Chris Eternalis and gives the track a strong contemporary character.
Behind the final sound is also a growing creative collaboration. Since 2026, Chris has been working with Łukasz Jackowski of Core Studio in Poland, who handles mixing and mastering, alongside vocalist Gonzalo Viviani. Together, they contribute to bringing the songs Chris writes and produces to their final form. This collaborative element adds another layer to an otherwise strongly independent project.
Why listeners should pay attention
For an independent artist, that sense of progression is particularly important. Chris Eternalis writes his songs himself and develops the instrumental arrangements, structures and overall musical direction in his own studio. “Back to Hell” arrives during an important period for the project. In 2026, Chris Eternalis entered a new chapter with the releases “UNBROKEN”, “BLACK ORBIT” and now “BACK TO HELL”. Each release represents another part of the developing identity of the artist, continuing to explore his own approach to modern metal.
There is a clear sense that the project is about more than simply releasing individual songs. Chris Eternalis has stated that music has helped him through difficult periods in his own life, and one of the central ideas behind his work is to create music that can offer strength, connection and an escape to listeners who may need it. That personal motivation gives the project an additional dimension.
Modern metal can sometimes become dominated by production techniques and genre conventions, but Chris Eternalis places equal importance on emotion and personal expression. “Back to Hell” benefits from that approach, combining contemporary production with songwriting that is clearly intended to communicate something beyond the technical side of the music.
Conclusion
The result is a track that sits comfortably within modern metal and metalcore while still leaving room for Chris Eternalis to continue developing his own identity. “Back to Hell” is therefore not only another single. It is another indication of the direction Chris Eternalis is taking as an independent artist — heavier when necessary, melodic when the song calls for it, and increasingly confident in his own musical language.
With a growing catalogue, a developing production team and a clear desire to continue pushing his sound forward, Chris Eternalis is an artist whose future releases will be worth following. “Back to Hell” shows an artist continuing to build his project one release at a time — with modern metal at its core, personal expression behind the songwriting and a clear ambition to reach listeners beyond Austria and eventually around the world.
Metal Madness Weekly Limited will continue following Chris Eternalis and his musical journey as the project moves into its next chapter.
Recommended for fans of
Architects, Memphis May Fire, The Veer Union, Motionless In White, Bad Omens, modern metal, metalcore, alternative metal, independent heavy music, and artists who balance technical production with personal expression.
Follow the artist
Watch the official video for “Back to Hell” on YouTube, stream Chris Eternalis on Spotify and Apple Music, and follow him on social media for updates on new releases and live plans. Origin: Carinthia, Austria. Genre: Modern Metal / Metalcore / Alternative Metal.
© Tomi Perrakoski / Metal Madness Weekly
