Eternal Flame is a Dutch

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band founded in 1987 in

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History

The band was founded in 1987 by Gerrit Tijhof (1956,

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) and André Romita. By late 1987 the initial line up was complete, with the addition of Robert Buitink (drums) and Harry Pünt (bass). The band premiered in concert at De Wippert ( Laren) in September 1988. In 1993, Harry Pünt left the band, replaced by Aldo Quattrocchi. Later that year, the band was split up.

Stalingrad

Eternal Flame recorded its first album, ''Stalingrad'' on 17 September and 18 September 1988 at ''R.D.S. Studio'' in Jubbega, Friesland.

Millstone

In 1991, the band released their second album, a

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with three other artists. Production was assisted by Gerrit Tijhof (Eternal Flame). The band released three songs on this album. Released by ''Metal Mustang Media'' in

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, a label from SMN (Stichting Muziek Nieuws).

Discography

*''Stalingrad'' (1988)

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*# Fading 'n Trading – 5:16 *# On My Way – 3:36 *# Seven Is Heaven – 4:43 *# Stalingrad – 6:42 *''Harder than a Millstone'' (1991) CD **13. One and All – 04:59 **14. Blind Metal – 05:32 **15. Limit of Dreams – 06:04

Reunion

They reunited in 2003 for three reunion concerts featuring their original line-up.

References