Arkania - Eterna

Review by rachmat eko

Eterna by Arkania: A Raw, Unfiltered Rock Odyssey from Spain’s Underground Scene If you’re into music that punches you in the gut and then whispers sweet nothings in your ear, Eterna by Arkania might just be the album you didn’t know you needed. Released back in 2009, this Spanish gem blends Folk Rock and Heavy Metal with a kind of reckless abandon that feels both chaotic and heartfelt. It's like they took everything great about rock 'n' roll, threw it into a blender, and hit "puree." And honestly? That works. Let’s talk tracks for a sec. You’ve got “Princesa De Hielo,” which kicks things off with this haunting vibe—kinda like walking through an abandoned castle at midnight but with way more guitar solos. The melody is catchy as hell, sticking to your brain like gum on a hot summer day. Then there’s “Golpeando El Corazón,” which hits harder than your ex’s text messages after two years of silence. This track is raw, emotional, and packed with riffs so heavy they could probably bench-press your doubts about life. These songs aren’t perfect, but maybe that’s why I remember them—they feel real, unpolished, almost like they were born out of sheer passion rather than some calculated studio session. One thing that stands out about Eterna is its variety. Tracks like “Lucifer” bring the metal thunder, while tunes like “Rosas Sin Espinas” lean into softer, folkier territory. It’s not always seamless—the transitions between styles can feel jarring—but isn’t that what makes it interesting? Like flipping through old photo albums where each picture tells a completely different story. Sure, some snapshots are blurry, and others are overexposed, but together, they create something kinda magical. The fact that this album came out under "Not On Label" says a lot too. There’s no big corporate machine backing these guys; it’s just pure DIY grit. Listening to Eterna feels like sneaking backstage at a gig and finding a secret stash of unreleased demos. It’s messy, imperfect, but full of soul—a rare find in today’s overly polished music scene. Now here’s the kicker: despite all its flaws (and trust me, there are plenty), Eterna sticks with you. Maybe it’s the unexpected moments, like hearing “A Better World” twice—once as part of the main lineup and again as a bonus track. Or maybe it’s how “Oscuridad” somehow manages to sound darker than its title suggests. Whatever it is, this album has a weird charm that lingers long after the final note fades. So yeah, if you’re tired of the same old cookie-cutter rock albums flooding your playlists, give Eterna a spin. Just don’t expect perfection because, let’s face it, who needs another polished pop-rock snoozefest? Sometimes, it’s the rough edges that make the ride worth taking. Oh, and one last thought: Whoever decided to name their band Arkania clearly had Dungeons & Dragons on the mind. Nerds unite!

Artist: Arkania
Album: Eterna

Spain

Rock

2009

Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Perros de Presa	2:52
En Medio De La Noche
En Medio de la Noche	4:36
Siempre Conmigo	5:25
Rosas Sin Espinas	4:16
Oscuridad	1:53
Bandido	3:41
A Better World	4:14
Golpeando el Corazón	5:28
Princesa De Hielo
La Huida	4:59
A Better World (Bonus Track)
Golpeando El Corazón
Princesa de Hielo	3:39
Luz	1:35
Eterna	4:28
Lucifer	4:49
Salomé	4:49
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ARK001-CD

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Not On Label

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Barcode: 8 436001 902876
Other (Depósito Legal): CC-812/2009

About Arkania

Spanish hard rock band

Members

José Luis Godoy
Ángel Santamaría
Manuel Martínez Barneto
José Antonio Gallardo
David Ayala
Francisco Ballesteros
Jonathan Sánchez
Jairo González

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Eterna* by Arkania is like a musical rollercoaster. It blends Folk Rock and Heavy Metal, which sounds wild but works surprisingly well. Released in 2009 in Spain, it’s packed with tracks that tell vivid stories. One standout is "Princesa De Hielo," which appears twice, almost like a reimagined version of itself. And fans got an extra treat with the bonus track, "A Better World." It’s raw, emotional, and straight from the heart—no big label backing, just pure passion.