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If an echo is the repetition of a sound caused by the reflection of sound waves, what are musicians but pilgrims for eternity?

For guitarist / songwriter Brandon S. Patton, recruiting the many talents of various self-taught resident-musicians in Canada, South Carolina, and Japan who would become his bandmates in ECHOES OF ETERNITY seemed to have come together effortlessly. Having played on & off in various death metal projects with drummer Kirk Carrison since October 1993, Patton proposed the idea of a female-fronted melodic band in September 2004 and shortly thereafter, both Patton and Carrison relocated to one of the best-known epicenters of music: Los Angeles. Once there, the songwriting began and Patton recruited vocalist Francine Boucher to join the ranks. Bassist Duane Cowan joined a few months later and ECHOES OF ETERNITY was complete.

As Shadows Burn is the 2nd studio album by the band and this is our exclusive interview with front woman Francine Boucher.