Many bands have chosen to sit on the sidelines throughout the pandemic, unwilling to take the risk of releasing new music in the midst of so much uncertainty. Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum has done exactly the opposite, releasing its debut album, “Chapter I: Monarchy” (review) in April 2020; an acoustic version of the record,... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum has released the new single "Animals," and its music video, from the forthcoming album "Chapter II: Legacy" (read Live Metal's review). Napalm Records will release the album on Oct. 29, 2021. With the recent videos for "Unstoppable" and "Afterlife" featuring Nils Molin (Amaranthe/Dynazty), Ad Infinitum has reached over 750,000 views... Continue Reading →
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 band Ad Infinitum as released "Afterlife," the second single from its upcoming album "Chapter II - Legacy" (Oct. 29, 2021, Napalm Records). The song features the band's frontwoman, Melissa Bonny, performing alongside Nils Molin of Amaranthe and Dynazty. Watch the video below. “'Afterlife' is one of those songs that was an obvious candidate... 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 →
Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum has released a music video for "Demons" from "Chapter I Revisited," an acoustic version of its debut album, "Chapter I: Monarchy." "Chapter I Revisited" will be released digitally on Dec. 4, 2020, via Napalm Records. “Look what the advent calendar offers you today!" the band said. "We are happy and... 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 →
Symphonic metal act Ad Infinitum has released a new music video for "Fire and Ice," a song from the band's debut album, "Chapter I: Monarchy" (review). The video was taken from a special concert to satiate the desire for dearly missed live performance, and showcases some exclusive behind the scenes material. The full show will... 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 →
