Ad Infinitum (Swiss band)

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This article is about the symphonic metal musical group. For the short-lived British musical group, see Ad Infinitum (British band).
Ad Infinitum
Lead singer Melissa Bonny during the band's performance at Rockharz Open Air in 2022
Lead singer Melissa Bonny during the band's performance at Rockharz Open Air in 2022
Background information
OriginMontreux, Switzerland
GenresSymphonic metal[1]
Years active2018 (2018)–present
LabelsNapalm Records
MembersMelissa Bonny
Adrian Theßenvitz
Niklas Müller
Korbinian Benedict
Past membersJonas Asplind
Websiteadinfinitumofficial.com

Ad Infinitum is a Swiss/German symphonic metal band. Originally a solo project of Swiss singer Melissa Bonny,[2] it turned into a full band with arrival of drummer Niklas Müller, bassist Jonas Asplind and guitarist Adrian Theßenvitz.[3] The band signed a deal with Napalm Records in July 2019[4] and released a debut album, Chapter I: Monarchy, in April 2020.[5] In December 2020, Asplind announced he was leaving the band due to health issues, to be replaced by Korbinian Benedict as the new bassist.

History[edit]

Ad Infinitum began as a solo project of Rage of Light vocalist Melissa Bonny. In November 2018, she released a debut single, "I Am the Storm", recorded with guest musicians including former Delain guitarist Timo Somers, and launched a crowdfunding campaign to help her finance the production of an upcoming album.[6] The campaign was a success, and during 2019 the project expanded to include drummer Niklas Müller and guitarist Adrian Theßenvitz from Germany, and Follow the Cipher bassist Jonas Asplind from Sweden, and signed to Napalm Records.[7]

On 31 January 2020, the band announced their debut studio album, Chapter I: Monarchy, to be released on 3 April 2020, and launched the first single from the album, "Marching on Versailles".[8] Two more singles preceded the release of the album – "See You in Hell" on 28 February 2020 and "Live Before You Die" on 27 March 2020.[9][10]

On 29 October 2020, the band announced Chapter I Revisited, an acoustic version of the debut album, to be digitally released on 4 December 2020, and presented acoustic rendition of the lead single, "Marching on Versailles".[11]

On 27 December 2020, the band posted a video on its official YouTube channel, announcing Jonas was leaving the band due to health issues with his knee, and welcomed the new bassist, Korbinian Benedict. In the same video, the new bassist confirmed that the band is currently working on their upcoming album.

On 26 August 2021, the band announced their second studio album, Chapter II: Legacy. It was released on 29 October and they released their first single "Unstoppable" from the album.

In October 2022, the band announced their third studio album, Chapter III: Downfall. It was released on 31 March 2023. The first single supporting the album was "Upside Down".[12]

Members[edit]

Ad Infinitum at Rockharz Open Air 2022

Current members

  • Melissa Bonny – vocals (2018–present)
  • Adrian Theßenvitz – guitars (2019–present)
  • Niklas Müller – drums (2019–present)
  • Korbinian Benedict – bass (2020–present)

Former members

  • Jonas Asplind – bass (2019–2020)

Timeline

Discography[edit]

Studio albums

Acoustic

  • Chapter I Revisited (2020)

Singles

  • "I Am the Storm" (2018)
  • "Marching on Versailles" (2020)
  • "See You in Hell" (2020)
  • "Live Before You Die" (2020)
  • "Fire and Ice" (2020)
  • "Marching on Versailles (acoustic)" (2020)
  • "Demons (acoustic)" (2020)
  • "Unstoppable" (2021)
  • "Afterlife feat. Nils Molin" (2021)
  • "Animals" (2021)
  • "Inferno" (2021)
  • "Seth" (2023)
  • "Somewhere Better" (2023)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ad Infinitum – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Melissa Bonny Announces New Project Ad Infinitum, Releases Single And Video", Folk N Rock, Retrieved on 25 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Ad Infinitum: The Beginning of Something Special", Distorted Sound Magazine, Retrieved on 25 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Ad Infinitum Signs To Napalm Records And Have Announced Tour Dates", Folk N Rock, Retrieved on 25 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Ad Infinitum Announce Album And Release New Video", Folk N Rock, Retrieved on 25 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Melissa Bonny's AD INFINITUM – I Am The Storm (Music Video)", Metal Goddesses, Retrieved on 5 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Melissa Bonny's Ad Infinitum Sign With Napalm Records, Announce European Tour", Metal Goddesses, Retrieved on 5 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Ad Infinitum release new music video for 'Marching On Versailles'", Distorted Sound Magazine, Retrieved on 5 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Ad Infinitum – See You In Hell (Music Video)", Metal Goddesses, Retrieved on 6 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Ad Infinitum – Live Before You Die (Lyric Video)", Metal Goddesses, Retrieved on 6 November 2020.
  11. ^ "Ad Infinitum announce a new acoustic album", Metal Goddesses, Retrieved on 7 November 2020.
  12. ^ Clement, Keith (6 October 2022). "Ad Infinitum Announce New Album, "Chapter III - Downfall"". Metalheads Forever Magazine. Retrieved 23 March 2024.

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