Monitored Launch Powerful New Single “Eternal War” Across All Platforms
Heraklion-based progressive metal project Monitored, led by designer and musician Vangelis Makridakis (VAG), has just released their new single “Eternal War” on November 7, 2025. The track is now available to stream on YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram, marking the band’s latest step ahead of their upcoming debut album Ruins.
“Eternal War” unfolds as a relentless clash between humanity and machine—a sonic battlefield where emotion meets automation. The lyrics paint a cinematic scene of a future torn between steel and flesh, exploring the eternal conflict between technology’s rise and the fading spark of human spirit. From the haunting verses to the sweeping chorus, the song captures both despair and defiance in equal measure.
Built around sharp rhythmic shifts, layered harmonies, and the signature blend of analog performance with AI-enhanced sound design, “Eternal War” continues the project’s exploration of “humanized automation.” The track’s atmosphere balances raw aggression with melodic introspection, creating a soundscape that feels at once apocalyptic and beautiful.
The accompanying video [to be released soon], features abstract AI-generated imagery intertwined with industrial motifs and organic decay—a reflection of the central theme of coexistence and collapse. The production and visual direction remain true to VAG’s design background, merging sound, motion, and concept into a unified artistic statement.
With “Eternal War,” Monitored further solidifies its role as one of the most forward-thinking voices in progressive metal. The single stands as both a warning and a vision—of a world where creation turns on its creator, and where music itself becomes the last remaining form of resistance.
You can see it on YouTube here:
