Here is what the artist said about it:

I feel that now Trisagion has had the chance to hit the wider space, now is the best time to announce the following: Trisagion will be the final Ethereal Shroud album.
This was planned from the beginning. I knew Trisagion would be the final work that I'd do as Ethereal Shroud. I'm thankful to those who have been aware but have respected my wishes to keep it secret and allow me the chance to announce this fact when I was ready. As a means of artistic expression, Ethereal Shroud has now said all it needs to say.

I'm unsure what's next for me, but I'll keep you all updated here with what comes next artistically from me.

He has spoken many times about how emotionally taxing a process it is for him to create this music, so I was not surprised at the announcement. With that said, plenty of artists have said similar things, and then resurfaced later, even sometimes under the old moniker. I doubt that will happen here. I just hope we hear more from JH as he's a tremendous musician (his other dormant project Of Solitude and Solemn is also great by the way).

He also announced that the 2021 recording of the song "Lanterns" was included on some label's suicide prevention sampler. I forget the name of said label, but it nyp on Bandcamp though proceeds if you do spend money go to a suicide prevention charity. If anyone remembers the label name that's doing this, please post it because I'm at work right now. Otherwise I'll get to it later.

that engulfed ep is a 2020 release

Some of mine lately.

Orbital Soul System - Eternal Voyage. Labeled progressive melodic death metal. This is some delicious stuff. Very atmospheric stuff that has a nice space theme. First album from these Russians.

New full length from Arkhtinn - would probably put them second only to Darkspace in their niche. This does not disappoint!
https://arkhtinn.bandcamp.com/album/--2

Just received an e-mail new Ustalost has been released.

Still on the opening song (which is good obviously) and zero doubt it won't deliver the goods

Now let's hope for a new Yellow eyes next year.

https://gileadmedia.bandcamp.com/album/ ... pub_fnb_pr

Glad to see an album where the second track isn't just dark ambience.

Wow, Phantom Elite's Titanium was quite unexpected. I'd liked a single I heard earlier this year, but didn't get around to checking out the whole album until just recently. This is super late in the year, but I still have an open spot in my top 10, and this actually could have a shot at it if I invest a bit more time into it in the next few days. Interestingly, we list them as symphonic metal here, as do some other places, but I'm not even sure that's the right subgenre for them. That aspect is there in moments for sure, but they're a bit more subtle about it. It is reminiscent of Delain at times, and while the vocals aren't quite as exquisite as Charlotte's, the music has a bit more of an edge to it, with some proggier facets and some electronic influence, though not as overbearing as the modern power metal bands we've been discussing in the other thread. The guitar work is surprisingly accomplished in the solos.

New Charnel Altar out too. https://charnelaltar.bandcamp.com/album ... of-the-sun

Nice to see some Charnel Altar appreciation here, the demo is fantastic death metal. Need a vinyl press asap, as it's only available on cd (?) right now.

I have the demo on vinyl my comment was aimed at the full length. I have only found the cd in my searching for a copy, don't think it's on vinyl yet?

Where was the show out of curiosity? Would have liked to have been there, as I'm only an hour or so north of Sydney of that's where they played.

I just uploaded a video onto YouTube where I discussed my top ten of 2021!