Speaking of traditional, you hear the first traditional ballad from the band on this record. Either way, it captures the essence of what the infamous underworld is all about. The best way to describe this track is that it’s a traditional metal track with a modern twist. You know it’s going to be dark, heavy and sinister this is exactly what you get with this track. On first glance, anything titled The Underworld is always interesting to me as I am always curious on how the artist is going to interpret it. The tracks that come to mind with this are The Underworld, Under The Burning Skies and New Dawn. Whilst there are tracks that will please long-time fans of the band due to knowing what they will get, AD INFINITUM have also tried some new things that will keep the fans curious on what more they can offer up. The song did this through uplifting music and empowering lyrics such as “I know I needed to fall to grow” and “embrace the flame that guides me through the night”. When I was going through burnout and the realisation of experiencing imposter syndrome, the song Somewhere Better lifted me from that hole I was starting to fall back into. Upside Down is exhilarating and electric, it’s what I would call a typical AD INFINITUM track that contains what the band have to offer.

Upside Down and Somewhere Better were the singles that got the anticipation going for the album for very different reasons. From the majestic arrangements to Melissa Bonny’s versatile vocal range, you get a taste of AD INFINITUM are all about in this track. Eternal Ruins does this without fail it captivates you and draws you into their world. I often say the best openers can entice you in and hit with you an impact at the same time. Chapter III: Downfall takes a dive into Ancient Egyptian history and mythology, they do this brilliantly through the music and lyrics. It’s been a fantastic experience watching the band go from strength to strength in their career so far and they are about to unleash the next chapter of their next saga.

Since the release of their debut Chapter I: Monarchy in 2020, I have kept rising stars AD INFINITUM on my radar.

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