"Chapter III - Downfall" LP by Ad Infinitum

Comes on black Vinyl in a gatefold cover.

In 2023, AD INFINITUM once again heat up the scene and return with their thrilling third studio album, Chapter III - Downfall, which will be released on March 31st. The unmistakable sound of the quartet, with powerful and almost progressive riffs, symphonic nuances, catchy choruses, and Melissa Bonny's unique vocal versatility, has led to an unstoppable rise in the metal world, which is now impressively pushed forward with Chapter III - Downfall. This latest work underlines the previous success of the energetic formation - consisting of Melissa Bonny (vocals), Adrian Thessenvitz (guitar), Korbinian Benedict (bass), and Niklas Müller (drums) - which is also reflected in millions of video views and streams worldwide since the release of their debut album in 2020.

Chapter III - Downfall enchants with an innovative sound full of melodic splendor, offering the harmonious counterpart to dark, almost Gothic-like sounds, thereby forming a unity. AD INFINITUM address ancient Egyptian history and mythology, thus creating a perfect balance of storytelling and technically refined songwriting, demonstrating the band's sophistication in both production and lyrics. Captivating instrumental parts, thundering drums, grooving riffs, precise solos, as well as magical orchestral parts form the foundation of this captivating sound world, which is appropriately underscored by frontwoman Melissa Bonny with crystal-clear vocals and compelling growls. With its captivating chorus, the opening track 'Eternal Rains' immediately takes the listener's breath away, followed by the eclectic 'Upside Down', which defies all rules by combining epic melodies and demonic growls with finesse. 'Seth' impresses with a powerful, modern sound and creates an atmosphere that will blow fans' minds, while 'From The Ashes' impresses with reminiscences of artists like Meshuggah and proves that AD INFINITUM are always a guarantee for surprises. 'Somewhere Better' creates a perfect symbiosis of biting vocals and ethereal soundscapes, transporting the listener to a distant world. 'Under The Burning Skies' hammers its haunting vocals towards the horizon and soon unfolds into an intense mid-tempo ballad. As a special surprise, AD INFINITUM welcome Chrigel Glanzmann from Eluveitie on Chapter III - Downfall, who lends his voice to the atmospheric introduction of 'Legends' and paves the way for a touch of Middle Eastern-inspired Djent.

Produced by AD INFINITUM and Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Chapter III - Downfall shows that this emerging band can effortlessly turn the genre on its head by giving it contemporary vibes without abandoning its musical origins, and thereby captivating all metal fans on their journey to the top!