Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum has released the new single and video "Seth" from its upcoming album, "Chapter III: Downfall," due out March 31, 2023, via Napalm Records. “Today we unveil one more piece of our upcoming album 'Chapter III: Downfall,'" the band said. "A song about Seth, the god of chaos and destruction, about jealousy,... Continue Reading →
Kamelot to return with ‘The Awakening,’ first album in five years, on March 17
Symphonic metal band Kamelot will release "The Awakening," its first full-length in five years, on March 17, 2023, via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are available here. The band also has released the album's first single, "One More Flag in the Ground." Watch the music video below. "The main focus on this video and song was to... Continue Reading →
Ad Infinitum releases new single/video ‘Somewhere Better’ from upcoming album ‘Chapter III: Downfall’
Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum has released "Somewhere Better," the second single and video from its upcoming album "Chapter III: Downfall," due March 31, 2023, via Napalm Records. “After playing 'Somewhere Better' on tour and sharing fantastic and emotional moments with thousands of people all around Europe and the U.K., we are thrilled to release this... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: Lorna Shore – ‘Pain Remains’
By Greg Maki As I’ve stated in previous reviews, I’ve never been much of a death metal guy. I’ve also never been the biggest fan of hardcore. Put two and two together, and you probably can figure out that deathcore isn’t exactly my favorite subgenre of heavy music. Maybe that’s because, as far as I... Continue Reading →
Ad Infinitum to release ‘Chapter III: Downfall’ on March 31, shares new single and video ‘Upside Down’
Symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum will release its third studio album, "Chapter III: Downfall," on March 31, 2023, via Napalm Records and has shared the new single and video "Upside Down." Pre-order the new album here. “As we hit the road for our European tour with Amaranthe, Beyond the Black and Butcher Babies," the band... Continue Reading →
Delain introduces new lineup with single ‘The Quest and the Curse’
Delain, the brainchild of keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt, has returned with a new lineup featuring singer Diana Leah. Rejoining the fold and bolstering the band’s continuity are original guitarist Ronald Landa and original drummer Sander Zoer, while new members Leah and bassist Ludovico Cioffi continue the evolution of the band’s sound. The... Continue Reading →
INTERVIEW: Melissa Bonny of AD INFINITUM (November 2021)
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 →
Ad Infinitum releases ‘Animals’ video
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 →
REVIEW: Ad Infinitum – ‘Chapter II: Legacy’
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 →
Ad Infinitum premieres ‘Afterlife’ featuring Amaranthe/Dynazty singer
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 →