NEW ALBUM „MAN OR GOD“ OUT NOW!

The wait is over! We are proud to announce that the brand-new album „MAN OR GOD“ by Michael Schinkel’s ETERNAL FLAME is officially available now!

Released on October 30, 2026, via Fastball Music, the album features the internationally acclaimed vocalist Mark Boals, renowned for his work with Yngwie Malmsteen, Dokken, Royal Hunt, Ring of Fire and many other legendary rock and metal projects.

„MAN OR GOD“ combines powerful melodies, outstanding vocal performances, virtuosic guitar work and a powerful, modern production. A journey through melodic hard rock and neoclassical metal, featuring epic songs, unforgettable hooks and the unmistakable ETERNAL FLAME sound.

Get a first impression of the new album!

Two official music videos are already available, offering a first glimpse into the musical and visual world of „MAN OR GOD“:

RUN – Official Music Video
LORD OF FLIES – Official Music Video

Watch the videos, discover the new album and experience the next chapter of Michael Schinkel’s ETERNAL FLAME!

„MAN OR GOD“ – OUT NOW via FASTBALL MUSIC!

The flame burns brighter than ever!

Special Guests:

• Göran Edman - Vocals “SO STRONG SO WRONG”

• Alessandro Del Vecchio "LOST AN ALONE

TRACK LIST:

1. RUN

2. LORD OF FLIES

3. SO STRONG SO WRONG

4. LOST AND ALONE

5. RIGHT BACK TO YOU

6. THERE WAS A TIME

7. BLEEDING COLORS

8. MAN OR GOD

9. INTO ETERNITY

10. NO RETURN

11. IN TRANCE (Instrumental)

12 LADY OF THE LAKE (Bonus Track only CD-Edition)

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GRAVITATION 2021

Rock of Angels Records

Already with their 2018 comeback-album “Smoke on the Mountain” ETERNAL FLAME laid down the foundation for their new album “GRAVITATION”. Still, “GRAVITATION” excels its predecessor in terms of songwriting, performance and virtuosity. Classic Heavy Metal meets catchy rock-songs and neo-classical tunes – all carried by Michael Schinkel’s brilliant guitar and unequalled voice. Moreover Helmut Kohlpaintner (keyboards), Thomas Keller (bass) and new drummer Tommy Wagner deliver outstanding performances along with guest-singers Mark Boals and Göran Edman. Lyricist Timothy Touchton (“Go for Gold” - Olympic Games Seoul 1988, “Sail away” - Joe Cocker, numerous Top-40 hits) is responsible for most of the lyrics. ETERNAL FLAME “GRAVITATION” – produced by Michael Schinkel & Helmut Kohlpaintner, co-produced by Timothy Touchton. Mixed by Michael Schinkel. Mastered by Christoph Stickel.

Special Guests:

• Göran Edman - Vocals “No Way To Hide”

• Mark Boals - Vocals “Stay In The Middle Of The Night” and “Love Returns”

• Maestro Mistheria – Keyboardsolo “Hungarian Dance #5”

• Arno Baum – Bass “Rage” and “Hungarian Dance #5”

TRACK LIST:

1. Awakening

2. Rage

3. Hard Times For Dreamers

4. Love Returns

5. Damien

6. No Way To Hide

7. I'm Gonna Miss You Tonight

8. Strange Game Called Love

9. Stay In The Middle Of The Night

10. Higher Fire

11. Fallin

12. Hungarian Dance #5

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Smoke On The Mountain 2018

Rock of Angels Records

After the first two albums “Desire” (1998) and “King of the King” (2002) it was the end of Eternal Flame. Michael Schinkel (singer and guitarist) and Helmut Kohlpaintner (keyboard player, bassist) decided to work as composers and producers for other musicians and bands and founded the company “enooma-media musicproduction” in Munich. Again and again they received calls, letters and e-mails from fans, with the request to produce a new Eternal Flame album. It then started in 2012. Helmut Kohlpaintner and Michael Schinkel discussed the project and quickly found partners for lyric writing such as Timothy Touchton (known by lyrics such as “Go for Gold” Olympics in Seoul 1988, “Sail Away” Joe Dicker as well as 11 Top 40 and 3 top 5 hits) The album was created by further guests such as Mark Boals (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen and Ring of Fire) and Göran Edman (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen & John Norum). Other musicians such as Thomas Keller (bass) and Robert Lipp (bass) from past Eternal Flame days as well as the drummer Michael Hencky also shared their know how.

Official Release Date: 18/5/2018

Track List

1. Ignition (Intro)
2. Smoke On The Mountain
3. This Is My Life
4. Queen Of The Hill
5. You Can Save Me
6. Whatcha Gonna Do
7. I Believe In This Miracle
8. Got A Rock & Roll Fever
9. Out In The Dark
10. Dreaming
11. Take Me There For A Night
12. Tease My Love
13. Close To The End (Outro)