“The Ocean - Cambrian II: Eternal Recurrence” is a song by the German progressive metal band The Ocean Collective. It is the second track on their 2018 album “Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic”. The song is a passage by Nietzsche from his work “Notes on the Eternal Recurrence”. The song’s lyrics are introspective and delve into the concept of eternal recurrence and the cyclical nature of existence.

The Ocean Collective is a German progressive metal band that was started in 2000 by guitarist Robin Staps. The band’s music is known for its complex arrangements, heavy use of orchestration, and philosophical themes. The current members of the band are Robin Staps (guitar, programming, backing vocals), Loïc Rossetti (lead vocals), Paul Seidel (drums, backing vocals), Mattias Hägerstrand (bass), David Ramis Åhfeldt (guitar).