By Greg Maki I can’t think of a worse time for a new act to make its debut than the spring of 2020. Swiss symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum released “Chapter I: Monarchy” (review) at the beginning of April, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and of course could do little to promote it.... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal outfit Ad Infinitum will release its second album, "Chapter II - Legacy," on Oct. 29, 2021, via Napalm Records. A video for the album's first single, "Unstoppable," can be seen below, along with the cover artwork and track listing. Pre-order the album here. “We are very happy to finally unveil the first track from... Continue Reading →
New symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum will release "Chapter I Revisited," an acoustic version of its debut album "Chapter I: Monarchy," digitally on Dec. 4, 2020, via Napalm Records. “2020 has been, and still is, challenging for everyone," the band said. "The band had to find other ways than touring to connect with our fans... Continue Reading →
A new force has exploded onto the symphonic metal scene. Ad Infinitum, the brainchild of Swiss singer Melissa Bonny (Evenmore, Rage of Light), has released its debut album, “Chapter I: Monarchy” (Napalm Records, April 3, 2020; read Live Metal’s review), based on the reign of Louis XIV, king of France from 1643 to 1715. Guitarist... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki-----Let me preface this review with this qualifier: I’m a novice when it comes to symphonic metal. I haven’t given the subgenre the attention it deserves, but the bits and pieces I’ve heard previously have come off as over-produced with forced theatrics, as if the musicians are trying too hard to fit... Continue Reading →
