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''The Eternal Return'' is the sixth studio album by American melodic death metal band Darkest Hour released on June 23, 2009 through Victory Records.〔(【引用サイトリンク】publisher=www.antimusic.com )〕 The album was produced by Brian McTernan (Senses Fail, Thrice, From Autumn To Ashes) who had previously produced Darkest Hour's debut album ''The Mark of the Judas'' in 2000. The album fulfilled the band's contract with Victory, making it their last release through the label.〔Wickstrand, Philip. ("Interview with Ryan Parrish (October 2007)" ). MetalEater. Retrieved on May 19, 2009.〕 ==Background== In September 2008, prior to the recording of ''The Eternal Return'', Darkest Hour parted ways with guitarist Kris Norris, making this the first album since 2001's ''So Sedated, So Secure'' to not feature Norris.〔("DARKEST HOUR: New Video Message Available - Feb. 27, 2009" ). Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on May 9, 2009.〕 He was temporarily replaced by former At All Cost guitarist Mike Carrigan,〔Rosenberg, Axl. ("At All Cost's Mike Carrigan Joins Darkest Hour" ). MetalSucks. Retrieved on May 26, 2009.〕 who was later made a permanent member of the band after filling in for Norris during the 2008 "Thrash and Burn" tour.〔 After departing from the band, Norris began working on a solo album〔("Former DARKEST HOUR Guitarist's Online Video Lessons - Mar. 29, 2009" ). Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on May 9, 2009.〕 with a new band under the name "The Kris Norris Projekt", began pursuing his career as a music producer〔Neilstein, Vince. ("Ex-Darkest Hour Guitarist Kris Norris to Pursue Career In Producing, Eventually Return to Darkest Hour" ). MetalSucks. Retrieved on May 26, 2009.〕 and later filled in for God Forbid's rhythm guitarist Dallas Coyle during their 2009 tours.〔("It's Official: DALLAS COYLE Quits GOD FORBID; Temporary Replacement Announced - Mar. 31, 2009" ). Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on May 9, 2009.〕 ''The Eternal Return'' was produced by Brian McTernan at Salad Days Studio in Baltimore, Maryland. Darkest Hour had previously worked with McTernan on their 2000 debut album ''The Mark of the Judas'', and had been a long-time supporter of the band since its formation in 1995.〔 According to Darkest Hour lead guitarist and founding member Mike Schleibaum, Brian McTernan "helped solidify our sound and define us as a band. Eight years later, it's time to do it again. With all the scars of our past to guide us, we look towards a new future."〔 During the Thrash and Burn European Tour 2009, Darkest Hour played "No God", the first song from ''The Eternal Return'' to be performed live prior to its release. The song was later temporarily made available for free as part of a Victory Records ''Memorial Day Metal Sampler'', one month before the release of the album.〔("DARKEST HOUR: New Song Available For Download - May 22, 2009" ). Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on May 23, 2009.〕 To coincide with the start of the 2009 Summer Slaughter Tour, Darkest Hour posted "Devolution of the Flesh" on their MySpace page on June 5, 2009.〔("DARKEST HOUR Guitarist Interviewed On Baltimore's 98ROCK; Audio Available - June 4, 2009" ). Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on June 5, 2009.〕 Darkest Hour and Victory Records also set up a contest for the release of ''The Eternal Return'' dubbed "The Eternal Giveaway". Each first pressing physical copy of the album contained a Victory Metal bonus insert with a unique code. For one week, starting June 23, 2009, the day of release, fans could enter their code into the Eternal Giveaway website to instantly win one of 50 prizes. Some of the prizes included clothing, musical equipment and instruments, tickets and backstage passes to Darkest Hour shows and a chance for Darkest Hour to play at the winner's house party. The Victory Metal insert also acted as a coupon for Darkest Hour merchandise.〔("DARKEST HOUR - Pre-Order The Eternal Return And You Could Win Sick Prizes; More Details Revealed" ). Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. Retrieved on June 6, 2009.〕 ''The Eternal Return'' sold 4,700 copies in its first week of release, allowing the album to peak at 104 on the ''Billboard'' 200.〔("DARKEST HOUR: 'The Eternal Return' First-Week Sales Revealed - July 1, 2009" ). Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on July 2, 2009.〕〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Eternal Return (album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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