New England-based multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Daniel Mitchell is the creative mastermind behind Autumns Eyes, a goth metal solo project inspired by a range of dark and goth-like sources ranging from Tim Burton to Type O Negative. Since starting the project back in 1999, Mitchell has released 12 albums of Halloween-themed and inspired material that reminds those who love the darkness that it can be fun to live in the shadows. 

Earlier this year, I wrote about the ear drum shattering, early Metallica-meets Bauhaus-like, mosh pit friendly “Faith In Cycles,” which featured pummeling Headbanger’s Ball-like riffage, thundering drumming, Mitchell alternating between crooned-vocals for the verses and howling for the choruses and a scorching guitar solo. Play loud — and open up that pit!

Continuing to cement his reputation for being remarkably prolific, Mitchell recently released his 13th album Grimoire of Oak & Shadow. The album’s latest single “Betwixt Wind & Water” is a slickly produced ripper that sonically and thematically nods at Headbanger’s Ball-era metal and Tool — but with a cinematic quality.