''Embrace the Eternal'' is the debut album by the

Christian metal Christian metal, also known as white metal, Jesus metal or heavenly metal, is heavy metal music distinguished by its Christian themed song lyrics and the dedication of the band members to Christianity. Christian metal is typically performed by ...

band,

Embodyment Embodyment was a Christian rock band from Arlington, Texas. The group formed in 1992 and were first known by the name Supplication where they originally played death metal, later turning to deathcore with the release of their debut album ''Embr ...

. Coming three years after their primarily death metal demos, the album blends their original death metal style with

metalcore Metalcore (also known as metallic hardcore) is a fusion music genre that combines elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. As with other styles blending metal and hardcore, such as crust punk and grindcore, metalcore is noted for its use of ...

sounds. The lyrics speak to their Christian beliefs, focusing on Christ's Crucifixion, Christian troubles and doubts in faith.

Track listing

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic. Embodyment *

Kris McCaddon Kris McCaddon was the second guitarist for the metalcore band, Society's Finest and lead guitarist for Demon Hunter. He was also the vocalist for the bands Embodyment and The Famine. History McCaddon's career started in 1994 when he joined ...

– Vocals * Mark Garza – Drums * Andrew Godwin – Lead Guitar, Lyrics * James Lanigan – Rhythm Guitar * Kevin Donnini – Bass Additional Musicians *

Bruce Fitzhugh Bruce Fitzhugh is the second and best known lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and founding member of Arkansas's Christian metal band Living Sacrifice. The lead vocalist role was left to Bruce shortly after the departure of former lead Darren Joh ...

– Guest Vocals on track 5 Production * Barry Poynter – Engineer, Mixing, Recording * Brian Grundman – Mastering *

Jason Parker Jason Parker may refer to: *Jason Parker (sport shooter) (born 1974), American sport shooter * Jason Parker (American football) (born 1985), American football player *Jason Parker (speed skater) (born 1975), Canadian speed skater *Jason Parker, a ...

– Art Direction, Concept, Layout, Photography *

Brandon Ebel Brandon Ebel is the founder, president and CEO of Tooth & Nail Records. He founded the label in 1993 in California, United States. The label has since grown to include sub-labels BEC Recordings, Solid State Records and Uprok Records. Ebel has ...

– Executive Producer

References

{{Authority control Solid State Records albums 1998 debut albums Embodyment albums