INNERWISH return with ‘The Enemy Inside,’ a spine-tingling ride through the shadowy world of espionage, laced with thunderous riffs and an irresistible groove that will burrow deep into your brain. With lyrics inspired by the moral complexities of spy life – most notably portrayed in Steven Spielberg’s “Munich” – the new single fuses classic heavy metal power with cinematic storytelling and an unmistakable nod to metal giants ACCEPT.

Listen to ‘The Enemy Inside’: https://innerwish.rpm.link/enemyPR

“Well, we love ACCEPT,” states the band. “And songs like this one show our love for their characteristic straightforward riffing. Almost in every album of ours, we have a song of that type. Never the same, yet the influence and inspiration is there. What can we do? We love that groovy metal! The lyrics are actually inspired by the movie “Munich” and the life of spies, plus the continuing moral dilemmas occurring through their decisions and acts.”

Now, with ‘The Enemy Inside,’ INNERWISH bring fans a single that bridges the gap between classic and contemporary, blending old-school grooves with a modern edge.

‘The Enemy Inside’ continues the momentum generated by INNERWISH’s critically acclaimed 2024 album “Ash Of Eternal Flame” – an album hailed for its emotional depth, relentless energy, and the band’s signature blend of melody and metal might.

Order/stream the album: https://innerwish.rpm.link/aoefPR
More from INNERWISH: https://innerwish.rpm.link/videosPR

Touring across Europe with special guests SILENCE WITHIN this autumn, the Greek melodic metal sextet will also present their latest material live on stage. The routing reads as follows:

“Ash Of Eternal Flame” Tour – Europe 2025
w/ WITHIN SILENCE
Presented by Aardschok, Hardline, Rock It!, Ulterium Records, Desert Rose Agency & RPM

31.10.2025 DE Freising – Lindenkeller
01.11.2025 TBA
02.11.2025 DE Mühlhausen – Alte Fleischerei
03.11.2025 NL Breda – Sound Dog
04.11.2025 NL Zoetermeer – Poppodium Boerderij
05.11.2025 DE Nuremberg – Golden Nugget Club & Bar
06.11.2025 CH Basel – The Cave
07.11.2025 DE Heilbronn – Blast Of Eternity
08.11.2025 NL Apeldoorn – Brainstorm Festival
09.11.2025 BE Diest – Hell

More upcoming INNERWISH live dates:

30.08.2025 GR Agrinio – Metal Union Fest
12.09.2025 GR Athens – Rock Hard Festival Greece

INNERWISH stand for melodic and melancholic heavy metal, played in a powerful and dynamic way. Their story began in Athens in 1995, and in their almost 30 years of existence they didn’t only manage to be one of the most important metal bands from Greece, but also to establish themselves as a much-respected band in the European metal scene.

INNERWISH are:
Giorgos Eikosipentakis | vocals
Manolis Tsigos | guitars
Thymios Krikos | guitars
Antonis Mazarakis| bass
George Georgiou | keyboards
Franki Samoilis | drums

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Eight long years after the release of their self-titled record, Hellenic heroes INNERWISH have returned to reclaim the melodic metal throne with their brand-new album “Ash Of Eternal Flame,” which is out now via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

“Whenever we write music, we just feel free to express ourselves the way our hearts demand at the time. Either it’s an aggressive song, a fast-paced song, a more atmospheric or an epic one, a slower song. All of our music comes straight from the heart, and having six members with different musical backgrounds, it’s a blessing for the final outcome,” grins drummer Franki Samoilis.

All members being involved in the creative process makes “Ash Of Eternal Flame” a record with a diverse range of lyrical themes — spanning social and global issues, personal struggles, mythology, and even fantasy. INNERWISH are poised to shine brighter than ever while musically, the album cements their legacy as a formidable force in the melodic metal scene – this time including a cover version for the very first time in the band’s career: INNERWISH‘s version of the BLACKFOOT song ‘Send Me An Angel’ is part of the physical version of the album.

Get “Ash Of Eternal Flame” as ltd. CD-digipak or ltd. coloured vinyl, stream it or order the record digitally now, here: https://innerwish.rpm.link/aoefPR

The album “Ash Of Eternal Flame” features two distinct cover designs by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (known for his work with AMARANTHE, KAMELOT, ARION, and more). The blue version is used for both the CD and digital formats, while the red version is reserved for the vinyl edition. The album includes twelve tracks (including a bonus cover version for physical formats), recorded at LoNe and Devasoundz Studios in Athens, Greece under the guidance of producer Fotis Benardo. Mixing and mastering were handled by award-winning engineer Henrik Udd, who has worked with acts like HAMMERFALL, POWERWOLF, and SEPTICFLESH.

“Ash Of Eternal Flame” – Track Listing:

1. Forevermore
2. Sea Of Lies
3. Higher
4. Soul Asunder
5. Primal Scream
6. Ash Of Eternal Flame
7. Cretan Warriors
8. The Hands Of Doom
9. Once Again
10. I Walk Alone
11. Breathe

Bonus Track (physical only):

12. Send Me An Angel [BLACKFOOT Cover]

More from INNERWISH:

About INNERWISH

INNERWISH stand for melodic and melancholic heavy metal, played in a powerful and dynamic way. Their story began in Athens in 1995, and in their almost 30 years of existence they didn’t only manage to be one of the most important metal bands from Greece, but also to establish themselves as a much-respected band in the European metal scene.

INNERWISH are:
Giorgos Eikosipentakis | vocals
Manolis Tsigos | guitars
Thymios Krikos | guitars
Antonis Mazarakis| bass
George Georgiou | keyboards
Franki Samoilis | drums

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Greek metal band INNERWISH are gearing up for the highly anticipated release of their new album, “Ash Of Eternal Flame,” due out on November 8, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). As a final teaser ahead of the album’s release, the band unveil their powerful new single, ‘Soul Asunder,’ today. The track’s poignant lyrics underscore the vital importance of mental health and self-care – topics that remain regrettably underappreciated in today’s world. Driven by furious drumming, ‘Soul Asunder’ takes listeners on an emotional journey, weaving together verses brimming with anger and choruses filled with hope. INNERWISH‘s signature melodic craftsmanship shines throughout the 4.5-minute track, leaving fans eagerly counting down the days until “Ash Of Eternal Flame” is available.

Stream/purchase the track: https://innerwish.rpm.link/soulasunderPR

“It’s a fast-paced up-tempo song, full of heavy parts but also full of melodies, and another song we love and believe in from this album. No matter how heavy we go at parts, melody was and is our main characteristic. In this case, the combination of heaviness and melodies worked great, especially with such an open chorus. Lyric-wise, ‘Soul Asunder’ is about that point in one’s life, where that individual says ‘Enough is enough, I have to take care of myself.’ Caring for others is wonderful, though there’s always a line which you once cross and leave yourself behind for the sake of taking care of others. But it’s enormously difficult to come back to balance afterwards,” state the band.

“Ash Of Eternal Flame” can be pre-ordered physically [ltd. CD-digipak or ltd. coloured vinyl], pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-ordered digitally to receive ‘Soul Asunder,’ ‘Higher’ and ‘Sea Of Lies [feat. Hansi Kürsch]’ instantly, here: https://innerwish.rpm.link/aoefPR

The album “Ash Of Eternal Flame” features two distinct cover designs by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (known for his work with AMARANTHE, KAMELOT, ARION, and more). The blue version is used for both the CD and digital formats, while the red version is reserved for the vinyl edition. The album includes twelve tracks (including a bonus cover version for physical formats), recorded at LoNe and Devasoundz Studios in Athens, Greece under the guidance of producer Fotis Benardo. Mixing and mastering were handled by award-winning engineer Henrik Udd, who has worked with acts like HAMMERFALL, POWERWOLF, and SEPTICFLESH.

With a diverse range of lyrical themes — spanning social and global issues, personal struggles, mythology, and even fantasy — INNERWISH are poised to shine brighter than ever with “Ash Of Eternal Flame.” Musically, the album cements their legacy as a formidable force in the melodic metal scene.

More from INNERWISH:
‘Cult Of The Blind’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBQatrM49i4
‘Sea Of Lies [feat. Hansi Kürsch]’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wHGM5PMttQ
‘Higher’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV16cDAw5oI

About INNERWISH

INNERWISH stand for melodic and melancholic heavy metal, played in a powerful and dynamic way. Their story began in Athens in 1995, and in their almost 30 years of existence they didn’t only manage to be one of the most important metal bands from Greece, but also to establish themselves as a much-respected band in the European metal scene.

INNERWISH are:
Giorgos Eikosipentakis | vocals
Manolis Tsigos | guitars
Thymios Krikos | guitars
Antonis Mazarakis| bass
George Georgiou | keyboards
Franki Samoilis | drums

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Greek metal sextet INNERWISH have just unveiled their new single ‘Higher’ taken from their new studio album “Ash Of Eternal Flame,” which is due on November 8, 2024 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). ‘Higher’ immediately raises expectations by its title alone, but also meets them with ease. Powerful riffing, soaring vocals, and touching lyrics consisting of a father’s love letters to his child make the song a must for each and every melodic metal fan.

Stream/purchase ‘Higher’: https://innerwish.rpm.link/higherPR

The band state: “This is one of our most favourite songs of the album and – to be honest here – the one we were afraid it wouldn’t end up in the album due to it being way different than the others! But Henrik Udd’s excellent mixing somehow dispelled our fears and we’re more than happy to share it with you! The lyrical story of this song is about a father talking to his first born child. In this case, it’s a son and in particular the one of our singer George, but you can project it onto any child you want obviously: the feelings of the father, his thoughts, his anxieties, his will to always be there for his child – even after leaving this world.”

“Ash Of Eternal Flame” can be pre-ordered physically [ltd. CD-digipak or ltd. coloured vinyl], pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-orderd digitally to receive ‘Higher’ and ‘Sea Of Lies [feat. Hansi Kürsch]’ instantly, here: https://innerwish.rpm.link/aoefPR

The album “Ash Of Eternal Flame” features two distinct cover designs by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (known for his work with AMARANTHE, KAMELOT, ARION, and more). The blue version is used for both the CD and digital formats, while the red version is reserved for the vinyl edition. The album includes twelve tracks (including a bonus cover version for physical formats), recorded at LoNe and Devasoundz Studios in Athens, Greece under the guidance of producer Fotis Benardo. Mixing and mastering were handled by award-winning engineer Henrik Udd, who has worked with acts like HAMMERFALL, POWERWOLF, and SEPTICFLESH.

With a diverse range of lyrical themes — spanning social and global issues, personal struggles, mythology, and even fantasy — INNERWISH are poised to shine brighter than ever with “Ash Of Eternal Flame.” Musically, the album cements their legacy as a formidable force in the melodic metal scene.

More from INNERWISH:
‘Cult Of The Blind’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBQatrM49i4
‘Sea Of Lies [feat. Hansi Kürsch]’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wHGM5PMttQ

About INNERWISH

INNERWISH stand for melodic and melancholic heavy metal, played in a powerful and dynamic way. Their story began in Athens in 1995, and in their almost 30 years of existence they didn’t only manage to be one of the most important metal bands from Greece, but also to establish themselves as a much-respected band in the European metal scene.

INNERWISH are:
Giorgos Eikosipentakis | vocals
Manolis Tsigos | guitars
Thymios Krikos | guitars
Antonis Mazarakis| bass
George Georgiou | keyboards
Franki Samoilis | drums

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Hellenic melodic metal heroes INNERWISH unveil their exciting new single featuring BLIND GUARDIAN front-man Hansi Kürsch. Entitled ‘Sea Of Lies’ is the first taste from the band’s upcoming album “Ash Of Eternal Flame,” which is set to hit stores worldwide on November 8, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

Listen to ‘Sea Of Lies’: https://innerwish.rpm.link/seaofliesPR

“It wasn’t the ‘Hansi song’ in the beginning but there actually was no way around! And how couldn’t it become that since Hansi Kürsch blessed it with his voice! We love 6/8-time songs, they come totally naturally out of us and this one might be our best one to date! Lyric-wise, it’s about one of our times’ biggest problems: immigration. The story’s told from the perspective of a child, leaving home and warmth for an unknown destination and a probably dark future. The obstacles, the images, the thoughts – they’re all shown through the child’s eyes and mind. Sometimes people overlook this situation perhaps believing that it doesn’t affect them or it’s far from their future. But is it after all? Who’s next in line? Children are the future. They all deserve the world. Nothing less!” state the group.

Drummer Franki Samoilis adds, “I’ve been a HUGE BLIND GUARDIAN fan since my teenage years, and so is our singer George. Having Hansi Kürsch lend his voice to one of our songs was a childhood dream come true. Thanks to my best friend, Sakis Fragos from Rock Hard Greece, we were able to make it happen. When Hansi sent us his recordings, it was a surreal moment – I was moved to tears. That voice, that presence…we are beyond honoured to have him on our album.”

“Ash Of Eternal Flame” can be pre-ordered physically [ltd. CD-digipak or ltd. coloured vinyl], pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-orderd digitally to receive ‘Sea Of Lies [feat. Hansi Kürsch]‘ instantly, here: https://innerwish.rpm.link/aoefPR

The album “Ash Of Eternal Flame” features two distinct cover designs by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design (known for his work with AMARANTHE, KAMELOT, ARION, and more). The blue version is used for both the CD and digital formats, while the red version is reserved for the vinyl edition. The album includes twelve tracks (including a bonus cover version for physical formats), recorded at LoNe and Devasoundz Studios in Athens, Greece under the guidance of producer Fotis Benardo. Mixing and mastering were handled by award-winning engineer Henrik Udd, who has worked with acts like HAMMERFALL, POWERWOLF, and SEPTICFLESH.

With a diverse range of lyrical themes — spanning social and global issues, personal struggles, mythology, and even fantasy — INNERWISH are poised to shine brighter than ever with “Ash Of Eternal Flame.” Musically, the album cements their legacy as a formidable force in the melodic metal scene.

“Ash Of Eternal Flame” – Track Listing:

01. Forevermore
02. Sea Of Lies
03. Higher
04. Soul Asunder
05. Primal Scream
06. Ash Of Eternal Flame
07. Cretan Warriors
08. The Hands Of Doom
09. Once Again
10. I Walk Alone
11. Breathe
Bonus Track (physical only):
12. Send Me An Angel [BLACKFOOT Cover]

More from INNERWISH:
‘Cult Of The Blind’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBQatrM49i4

About INNERWISH

INNERWISH stand for melodic and melancholic heavy metal, played in a powerful and dynamic way. Their story began in Athens in 1995, and in their almost 30 years of existence they didn’t only manage to be one of the most important metal bands from Greece, but also to establish themselves as a much-respected band in the European metal scene.

INNERWISH are:
Giorgos Eikosipentakis | vocals
Manolis Tsigos | guitars
Thymios Krikos | guitars
Antonis Mazarakis| bass
George Georgiou | keyboards
Franki Samoilis | drums

More on INNERWISH:
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