Chicago’s Heavy quartet Black Sites present their fifth studio album, “For Eternity.” Released today,the band deliver impactful catchy choruses and lyrical hooks alongside a powerful riff-driven sound across the tracklist.
For Eternity also marks a new chapter for Black Sites as founder Mark Sugar is now joined by an updated line-up. The new full length offering showcases a development in Black Sites‘ sound and sees the new members’ contributions enhance the music’s sonic quality.
Watch the official full album visualizer of “For Eternity” via the YouTube player below:
For Eternity was produced by Mark Sugar & Chris Black, recorded at I Can’t Believe It’s Not Mace Street Studios, with mixing and mastering by Dan Swano. Drums on “For Eternity” were recorded by Vladimir Ružičić at Kebac Recording Studio.
Purchase “For Eternity” on Bandcamp: https://blacksites.bandcamp.com/album/for-eternity
Tracklist:
01. When It Calls 05:09
02. Aquarius Betrayed 05:04
03. Above Soil, Beneath Sky 04:47
04. Giving Up The Ghost 06:43
05. Blades (For The Chosen Ones) 04:51
06. Silent Wars 04:51 video
07. When Prophecy Fails 05:48
08. Unanswered For Eternity 06:53
— About Black Sites —
Based out of Chicago, IL, USA, Black Sites was founded in 2016, initially as a studio project, by vocalist and guitarist Mark Sugar. Sugar was later joined by members John Picillo (bass), Ryan Bruchert (guitar) and Chris Avgerin (drums). Black Sites combines old school Metal with guitar harmonies, Melodic/clean vocals and Progressive elements, primarily drawing inspiration from the likes of Voivod, Black Sabbath, and King’s X.
Black Sites released their debut “In Monochrome” in 2017 (Mascot/Provogue Records), followed by “Exile” in 2019. 2021 saw the release of “Untrue” that was produced by Sanford Parker. Black Sites ventured to “The Promised Land?” with their 2024 full-length that featured Tom Draper. (Ex-Carcass/Spirit Adrift) on the track “Chasing Eternity.”
Now, in 2026, Mark Sugar is joined by new members Jose Salazar (bass), Lee Smith (guitar) and Chris Black (drums). The forthcoming album “For Eternity” is set to release independently on July 17, 2026.
Lineup:
Mark Sugar / Vocals, Guitar
Jose Salazar / Bass
Lee Smith / Guitar
Chris Black / Drums