Archive for Eclipse Records

Oathbound Say New LP Is About ‘Finding Common Ground,’ Embracing Empathy

Posted in Interviews, Videos with tags , on 05/26/2026 by Kurt Orzeck

Progressive metalcore marauders Oathbound played along with The Bad Penny earlier this year by participating in our ongoing series Favorite Films. And in that same conversation, the Seattle band provided us with some insights into their new album, Colors In Grey, recently released by Eclipse Records.

Today, we’re rolling out that portion of the interview, as the band gears up for a tour beginning June 18 in Eugene, Oregon. (See the full tour itinerary below,)

“Writing for this album actually started before we released our EP [Until It’s Gone, in September 2024], so there’s some overlap with how Oathbound sounded [then compared with] the evolution of Oathbound post-EP,” guitarist Taylor Harper said.

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Meet Oven-Fresh Italian Newcomers Noumenia in Their 1st Interview Ever

Posted in Interviews with tags , on 06/30/2025 by Kurt Orzeck

Feast your eyes and ears on brand-new post-groove metal newcomers Noumenia in their first-ever interview, which I recently conducted with the entire band after its signing to Eclipse Records. The story is featured in the July issue of Music Connection and is also available online here.