Belgian atmospheric metalcore newcomers Ice Sealed Eyes mark the beginning of a new chapter with Tape 1: Far Away, their first release since signing with Arising Empire. More than just a four-song EP, the record unfolds as a carefully crafted emotional narrative, with opening track Stay Still seamlessly flowing into To Realise and The Weight Of Loss, forming one continuous musical journey through grief, isolation, betrayal and acceptance.
Built on shimmering ambience, crushing guitars, thunderous drums and soaring, emotionally charged vocals, Tape 1: Far Away explores the fragile space between holding on and letting go. The EP opens with Stay Still, where fading hope collides with overwhelming loss. Its lyrics capture two people trapped in separate emotional worlds, each witnessing the other’s collapse while remaining unable to bridge the growing distance between them. Themes of fear, longing and shared suffering are reflected in the band’s dynamic songwriting, balancing atmospheric calm with explosive heaviness.
