It is not lost on me that the last time I posted about long-running Japanese heavy rockers Eternal Elysium, band founder Yukito Okazaki was welcoming a new lineup to the group. Bassist Tim Togawa joined at that point — it was July 2024, if you don’t feel like clicking the link — which makes drummer You Nakashima the latest addition to Eternal Elysium, who will reportedly be part of a four-way split release on Things From Beyond sometime presumably in the New Year. Live shows are in the works, too.

If you like good news, that should resonate. Eternal Elysium‘s last studio outing was Resonance of Shadows (review here), in 2016, which they followed with the 2019 live album, 末​世​の​葬​礼 贰 现场 . Reissues through Robustfellow also came out earlier this decade. I will not speculate on the likelihood of a new LP at any point, but would be glad to hear one when and if it should happen, as Okazaki has always had his heart in Sabbathian groove and brought a sense of homage to the band’s work while retaining a bluesy individualism. Fingers crossed some recording leads to more.

The following comes from social media:

***ANNOUNCING THE NEW ETERNAL ELYSIUM LINEUP! ***

You Nakashima (ex. Bloodshot) joins as the new drummer, adding fresh resonance to the band.

We started rehearsals last month, and two tracks have already been recorded.

His energy generated new vibes and waves, and EE resumed our journey into a new dimension.

The two recorded tracks will be included on a 4 bands split LP released by the US label THINGS FROM BEYOND.

More details later.

Live performance will happen around next spring.

Thank you all for your interest and support for EE.

Cheers,
ETERNAL ELYSIUM

Yukito Okazaki ＊ Vocals, Guitar
Tim Togawa ＊ Bass
You Nakashima ＊ Drums

www.eternalelysium.com/
http://eternalelysiumshop.bigcartel.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Eternal-Elysium-official-160089987381948/

Eternal Elysium, 末​世​の​葬​礼 贰 现场 (2019)