AD INFINITUM - Chapter I: Monarchy (Album Stream) | Napalm Records

[@Gamer2k4]

I'm so glad artists have finally begun to realize that making their music available for free won't stop people from buying it. In fact, I just purchased this album, and I never would have if I couldn't have heard the whole thing beforehand. So thank you, Ad Infinitum, because this free exposure just got you a new fan.

[@AerologyGuitars]

Streaming music also makes artists money.

[@AcidxAnarchy]

I've been saying this same thing for a long time, if you take a chance and buy an album outright just to see if you like it, and then you don't, your less likely to buy another album from said artist on a whim again.

[@gh8447]

Huh, having just listened to the album right through, I was just thinking that I'd go online and buy it! I'm amazed that bands who have reaction videos pulled (thinking Tool and Metallica for example) have yet to understand that it's free advertising for them. About 18 months ago, I stumbled upon Sleeping Sun by Nightwish, and that totally sucked my into the Melodic/Symphonic Metal Genre, and within a matter of months I had bought fourty-four CDs of that genre, *plus* Unleash the Archers and Jinjer. I love every single one of those albums (to a more or lesser degree). I'm also about to buy Ignea's three albums. Just a moment ago I went and bought Ad Infinitum's new album. All because I stumbled upon a single song, for free, on You Tube.

[@gh8447]

@@AerologyGuitars Yeah, but they get a pittance. I'll continue to buy CDs (or other physical media) for as long as they are available. I'll always have them, I can rip them to improved formats as they develop, and no streaming service can take them away from me one day to the next (it happens!), especially if they go bust!

[@brettrichards787]

I totally agree with this philosophy, and I have just bought the album myself. Another new fan!

[@BohdanN]

00:00 - Infected Monarchy 05:45 - Marching On Versailles 09:36 - Maleficent 13:26 - See You In Hell 17:16 - I Am The Storm 21:39 - Fire And Ice 26:14 - Live Befor You Die 30:24 - Revenge 35:01 - Demons 38:58 - Tell Me Why

[@banafanafofana6914]

Much appreciated 🤘

[@dalilanascimento2129]

Thank you!

[@aaronbarlow4376]

Thank you.

[@Handles_Are_Bad.Phuk-them-off]

good man

[@ACW-2024]

Спасибо

[@Kilian600]

Everything Melissa touches, is pure awesomeness and a pleasure to listen to

[@dylanbollinger6270]

Love her she has never been better tho and got her a great band around her hope they kick ass for many year's to come.

[@lightdrgn20]

@@Thomas.Wright, I am bad with keeping people straight. What else has she done?

[@NiflheimMists]

@@lightdrgn20 Evenmore, and more recently Rage of Light.

[@Kageskull]

I agree. While I like/love Evenmore and Rage of Light this band/album is the best of Melissa Bonny.

[@seanszymanski5708]

Yes sir!

[@christophersolesbee]

What is amazing to me, at 32 years old, I've listened to countless artists and been to countless shows, but I literally cannot listen to this album enough! It is absolutely perfection! Melissa's vocals are phenomenal, always have been. Now coupled with the rest of the amazing members, they've created a beast I cannot stop listening to!

[@vindarm]

At 48 I couldn't agree more.

[@adrijanl3832]

This band is awesome! Im a simple guy, I see Melissa Bonny, i press like! Her music is awesome!!!

[@decennialgothicaradio9516]

I can honestly say this is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time. Very well produced, captivating vocals, superior musicianship, and a true pleasure to listen to. Kudos!

[@kvacm]

What the hell is this, a Masterpiece? Where did I live until now, under a rock that I never heard about this band before? Damn, such great music!

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

That I didn’t know of the lovely Ms. Bonny until yesterday is proof of how stupid KZbin’s recommendations is. What a musical talent! She sings like and angel and growls like a demon. She writes beautiful music. She plays the guitar. She is a smart business woman within the music industry. And upon all these talents, she’s stunningly gorgeous! This young woman has it all!!

[@user-yy7tw9hv9n]

I discovered her through Warkings actually

[@tillthestarsevaporate]

Listened to this the minute the clock hit 12 am. Couldn’t stop smiling the entire time at how impressive it was. Every single track is mind-blowing! Is it too bad to say I was looking forward to this more than I am the Nightwish album? Did not disappoint.

[@alexdoorn234]

Me too tho. I am excited for Nightwish as well I'm just more excited to see this band release their first album. I was hooked since I heard Marching on Versailles because my brother showed it to me.

[@tillthestarsevaporate]

Luna Dreemurr and overall, I enjoyed the three Ad Infinitum singles much more than the Nightwish ones 🙈 I’m sure it’ll be great though. Until then, will listen to Ad Infinitum on repeat 👀

[@alexdoorn234]

@@tillthestarsevaporate same! If you have Spotify it has some acoustic versions as well.

[@tillthestarsevaporate]

Luna Dreemurr Heard them of course! Thanks ^-^

[@alexdoorn234]

@@tillthestarsevaporate np. I'm glad I could help.

[@vindarm]

This whole Chapter 1 is a masterpiece. Timeless

[@ningiporo1275]

Guys I don't know hey, call me crazy, but Ad Infinitum truly reminds me of Evanescence... From the Symphonic Power Metal structure,to how Melissa sings. I absolutely love it and I am OBSESSED with this band!

[@jasonbodden8816]

Much more dynamic than Evanescence by far, though. I wouldn't call Evanescence symphonic at all.

[@Emper0rH0rde]

Lacuna Coil meets Nightwish. I'd almost forgotten how much I love this genre of music.

[@skylight_gameuse]

One of the best new bands!!!!!

These female-fronted metal bands are trying hard to save 2020 and Im here for it.

[@Zhoyzu]

you should check out Asagraum. Full female act. AMAZING. AS. FUCK.

[@Witheld]

Then, you will like Arch Enemy, Jinjer, Girschool and Crucified Barbara

[@praetorxyn]

Unleash the Archers - Abyss is album of the year for me, easily.

[@aaronbarlow4376]

Unfortunately they can't undo voter fraud.

[@Katanagatari-b2o]

@@aaronbarlow4376 blud what

[@Nptox18]

how have i only discovered this band now...the music is superb and the vocalist voice is divine...

[@SgtCookie111]

Because they've only *been* a band since April 3, 2020. (Not literally, but you get what I mean).

[@lianilges_lilaconeal]

I didn't know of this band before and only found them by accident here on YT, but they are great. Love from Germany. :-)

[@awesimo4684]

Pretty sure this is their first album, and it was released yesterday, so you're not the only one who didn't know them before.

[@aquasnake4528]

Not by accident. It was willed by fate

[@sergioagra3846]

@@awesimo4684 She is a great metal singer you can hear early projects like Rage of light where she scream very loud

[@ndalby187]

Same thing happened to me last night, I'm not sorry about it. Love from the USA.

[@FireQueenFul]

This band has great potential. Really like this Album.

[@Schachu]

A few years ago, this woman would have been a real challenge for Tarja Turunen! Simply brilliant this voice!

[@donautec6673]

Great band, one of the best albums I've ever heard, i already buy it ! Mellissa Bonny voice is a dream!

[@marcogiani665]

Infected Monarchy Far away from your golden dreams For our own sake, we despise your infected monarchy Every story starts with "Once upon a time" With the bravest hearts, but we've a different path Our story starts, struggles and fights, away from the light From the golden class, we're under different stars If you walk by the shores When the last, when the last light is gone If you walk all alone You might hear, you might hear our song Far away Where we belong We ran away To the doors of paradise and beyond We found a place Where passions ignite May our voices resound through the night, through the night Illusions of truth in everything you do Behind your reverences the devil starts to dance Your twisted minds, cold and blind, never really shine It's just a mascarade, everyone plays the same game If you walk by the shores When the last, when the last light is gone If you walk all alone You might hear, you might hear our song If you walk all alone You might hear, you might hear our song 🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎵🎵🎵

[@rolsen1304]

Bands that I truly appreciate I buy physical medium and merch from. To reach that level of appreciation I first watch them on KZbin, if I like it I download on Spotify, if I keep on liking it I buy physical stuff. Every Epica vinyl is on my shelf for instance.

[@ΗλίαςΛουκάς-ξ2σ]

What an album!!What a beautiful voice!What a band!The album of 2020!!

[@dandyprime5338]

I just discovered this band today. For some context, ever since 2017, I've been making collages of the albums that have come out that year from bands that I listen to. In 2017, there were about six albums. In 2018, there were seven. In 2019, only four. This year has TWELVE. Mind you, I have already made the collage and I cannot fit anymore albums on the image. It's already crammed for space. I started reviewing and scoring each of the twelve albums two weeks or so ago and posting the review and score for each on my personal Facebook page; one post per album. After listening to this entire album like three times this morning, I can say that I may have to make a new collage... this album is absolutely incredible and Melissa Bonny's vocals are mesmerizing. "Marching on Versailles" is special and instantly sold me. Easily one of the best albums I've heard all year. I may just have to make a special side note when I make a review for this album and specify that it was not in the collage because 1) I didn't know the band existed and 2) It wouldn't fit, haha.

[@HH-si7os]

Always her gentle and strong voice makes me listen to their music more and more ! Thank you !!

[@xristosprogkas5177]

Melissa is phenomenal

[@MGLeal]

Art....that’s what this album is...it’s ART!

[@brettrichards787]

One of the best new releases of 2020, without a doubt.

[@SPACEDROID1]

Absolutely love this album. I've not been this moved by a symphonic metal band/album for a very long time.

[@ThePijakers]

Ladies and gentlemen, the star is born 👏👏👏🤘🤘🤘

[@76pave76]

Melissa is No 1!!!

[@xristosprogkas5177]

In my top 10 all time best metal albums

[@Zak_Spark]

The best production value of all the albums released this year.

[@fallenangel2186]

How am I just hearing this band!? I absolutely love it!! I will be getting this album with my next paycheck

[@PersephoneSkye_]

Ad Infinitum can't miss. All 3 albums are GOLD.

[@Goldzwiebel]

After listening to the album twice now I am really excited! All songs are at a very high level and there is none that I want to skip. in addition, all songs are in the same style and with the same mood without getting boring. Something where you can linger in the same mood for a long time! great praise also for mixing i love this clear line without a lot of gimmicks.

[@camaroxx1]

Ok, I am completely hooked....love this band!!!

[@apollolyran8413]

Just found them today while searching amon amarth .... I havent stopped lol sooo fn good I wish you had a show in the U.S. id buy tickets In a heart beat 💜💚

[@Ace2021]

Loved it!!! Melissa is amazing

[@dayanyushkadfajardonova2697]

This band is soooo good!

[@friendlyadvice498]

Awesome album!! Been a fan since I am the Storm a year ago and have to say this is the best album I've heard in a long time.. Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@antonhasle3495]

Endlich hat jemand verstanden, dass es keine gute Idee ist, möglichst viel "Orchester" in Metal Songs zu packen - dadurch werden die Songs nicht automatisch gut. Ad Infinitum setzen auf Metal, super ausgearbeitete Texte und Melodien. Die Elemente aus der Klassik bleiben dezent im Hintergrund. Ein wirklich tolles Album! Ich habe es hier gehört und war sofort überzeugt. Album ist bestellt! Ich freue mich auf die Nächsten! Gute Arbeit!

[@angelikadworzak570]

Stimme dir vollkommen zu! Der Orchesterbombast der letzten Jahre bei NW u. a. hat deren Musik und ihrem Stil nicht unbedingt gut getan.

[@antonhasle3495]

@@angelikadworzak570 Danke!

[@PatrickWard4]

That part at 24:40 On my goodness, I love how well the vocals go with the music.

[@natelumbra7245]

I've listened to this at least 30 times and here I am again getting emotional AF. Can't get her voice out of my head ❤

[@jdwspe]

Stunning and remarkable vocals. I played the entire album straight through then had to do it again. Vocals, lyrics, production...wow! Ad Infinitum, where have you been up until now and why am I just now finding you? If there were 10 like buttons, I'd press them all.

[@ovnikolaeva215]

Absolutely agree. For me this album can be the 1st pretendent for nomination "album or the year 2020".

[@gigzsawentertainment8584]

I have to admit, I LOVE it... The Musicians are MUSICIANS and Melissa is a beautiful vocalist (more so without the screamer add-ons in my humble opinion) as she has a REAL Vocal Range to carry her talents and voice-overs take away from that vocal power and flat out NATURAL beautiful Gift. *And no, I am not being partial because Melissa looks like a few years younger version of my ex-wife! I find this BAND talented and can't wait to see a live show in 2021! Marcus

[@tarmotyyri6733]

I could listen to Melissa & her band ad infinitum.

[@dorosms5042]

The whole album, both vocals and music are.. A M A Z I N G

[@seanszymanski5708]

Awesome. I bless you and keep it coming. I love this new age of music. I have been here forever and heard many things. This is beautiful. I love it

[@themaster408]

Marching on Versailles is so easy to listen to that I have to remind myself it's not a mainstream song that everyone knows. I played this and I was like "oh yeah I love this song...wait...I didn't hear this from the radio, I heard this on here only.

[@dennischeng9541]

Late to the party but I’m glad I found you from kamelot! And this album gave me goosebumps since I haven’t heard a perfect album for a long time! Every songs are gems

[@elsrrockardo]

lol i was also hearing to Kamelot and youtube decided to drop this delicious album

[@hatakanubis]

After a few listens, I can honestly say this is an awesome album. Really varied across each song. Love it.

[@ronaldboot1936]

love every second of this album!

[@martinlebeau4099]

I already know Melissa from Rage of light and others collaborations but she reach another level with AD INFINITUM and those crazy great musicians. This album is perfect on every possible aspects, the new standart for perfection. PLEASE come to Montreal ( CANADA ) when the covid-19 gonna be behind us.

[@naibaf99]

Awesome album, great discovery. Melissa becoming one of my favourite singers ever.

[@agnesdianaracz]

Melissa died, I was that with dark colored hair on sea yourney.

[@Gnome93]

(my brothers acct) discovered Melissa with Rage of Light came across their cover of Amon Amarth's- Twilight of the Thunder God....fell in love instantly!!! would gladly die in battle for the glory of my new Goddess!!

[@grzegorzkaczor4858]

I like this band very much.

[@Witchyrose2349]

I love these guys só much!😭❤ They really help me trough difficult times😢💕 I guess that's the magic of music👑🔥💫 I love it🌹🐦👌😍😘💖💗💘💝💞💟💓💋

[@enjoythestruggle]

The singer is amazing.

[@johnmartin6944]

Loved that sick guitar solo from 4:10 to 4:20

[@SmilingKakashi]

What a jewel in current music! Love it

[@soulscookies]

This album is honestly the best and most perfect thing yet The cover pic is just fitting to the titled of album and it’s cool. I love that crow head/ plague mask look. Then there’s the song which actually is my kind of rock so ya. I mean paramore is still my favorite band ever cause they got me into rock but this single album is the best album I’ve ever heard not even joking. Amazing work

[@satan1c]

Congratulations! This album is awesome! Incredible epic music with small Kamelot influence mixed with awesome vocal's work. I guess, it's the most powerful album from Melissa. Glad, u finally find ur style

[@Aerowindthedog]

BRAVO!!!! It's everything I expected and so much more! 👍👍👏👏👏💖💗💞👑 Melissa you are queen and the band your knights in shining armor!!! I love it to the max! Cheers from Las Vegas Nevada!

[@harebear9934]

Excellent Album! The finale was just... WOW! Amazing work guys!

[@euchrid2006]

Amazing band. Gonna get this CD post-haste!!!

[@Allen7]

wow...amazing album!!!

[@artangst]

Holy crap her voice o.O

[@LawakTube]

so symphonic song 😘

[@cathalapatricia4748]

Merci ❤

[@titifafa]

Omg I just discovered this band one hour ago and I fell in love ! "See you in hell" is just fantastic. Great job, thank you !

[@ToTheWolves]

2 years in the future I just came upon this band like 20 mins ago.

[@envision8381]

One of the greatest albums ever

[@fransepulchaos6519]

Awesome Debut

[@y-eyedopen3595]

super ; this voice has no time to sleep with all the project she is involved with. superb stamina!!!!!!

[@igordecarvalhofloresfornel1290]

HOLY SHIT!!! Serious its my first time listening to this group im in love with this group

[@19buseye71]

I would love to have been there wherever she was first discovered and no one ever heard of her and she first started to sing both clean and harsh metal. I bet their jaw dropped,I know because mine would have too,this young girl is amazing.

[@geraintwd]

If you've not already seen her rendition of Amon Amarth's "Twilight of the Thunder God", I highly recommend you do so :)

[@MLRCR1]

I thank KZbin for recommending me this great album. First beat and I am adding Ad Infinitum to my playlist.

[@BobHop77]

I came here from the comments on Beyond the Black's single "Golden Pariahs". Many thanks to KZbin user who pointed to Ad Infinitum... Somehow this is closer to what I expected of BTB's new album. SYMPHONIC METAL

[@dario3250]

Lovely album, my favourite symphonic one of the year along with Seven Spires

[@domavariadam7982]

I can't stop listening this album, it's perfect! :)

[@ghostswitches305]

This music is so raw, majestic, and timeless. It peels away the layers of pain that I often hide under my shield and lets them transmute into a beautiful combination of sweet sorrow and kinetic energy that connects me to the universe.

[@joakimberg861]

I like this. thumps up

[@masterchieff007]

Hear a song in spotify, and here Im, such a great album!!!! missed bands like this...

[@rollingmetal949]

Love it😍😍😍🤘🤘🤘

[@julianruggiero9701]

Love this whole album! Thanks for making such great music for us to enjoy in these challenging times.

[@leonel1058]

Очень красивые песни! Отличный альбом

[@vladvampirelord8910]

Brilliant epic album!!!!

[@Bertranddeghaul]

Very Impressive liking this a lot. beautiful composition of vocals and instruments. Compliments to the band, its a work of art. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

[@stephanschoneberg3453]

Rezension ist geschrieben ... : Was soll man sagen? Es gibt so viele Symphonic Metal Bands: Nightwish, Within Temptation, Beyond The Black (mit Abstrichen), teilweise mit Death Metal Einflüssen (Arch Enemy, Jinjer, Epica, ...). Es gibt so viele, dass man locker eine Doktorarbeit darüber schreiben könnte. Und nun kommt Ad Infinitum daher. Hinter dem etwas sperrigen Namen verbirgt sich eine Combo aus 4 Musikern (3 "Instrumentalisten" und 1 Sängerin). Hat es doch schon so oft gegeben und ist auch zunächst einmal nichts wirklich Neues. Ich würde wahrscheinlich genauso denken, wenn da nicht die Sängerin gewesen wäre: Melissa Bonny. Die typische Schweizerin (man muss sie gesehen haben um die ironische Anspielung zu verstehen) kann singen. Das ist zunächst auch nichts Ungewöhnliches - das kann auch z. B. Floor Jansen, Sharon Del Adel oder Simone Simons - jede auf ihre eigene faszinierende Art. Ein paar Teaser gab es ja auch schon vor dem Album in Form von einigen Stücken vorab. Und wer jetzt denkt, dass dies nur die besseren Stücke waren, der täuscht sich gewaltig. Im Grunde hätten sie jedes andere Stück von dieser CD als Teaser vorab bringen können. Die wären alle geeignet gewesen, um diese CD perfekt zu promoten. Denn es ist nicht nur die coole Stimme von Melissa Bonny die hier ihre Wirkung nicht verfehlt. Auch die übrigen Musiker sind einfach klasse. Natürlich muss einem "Symphonic Metal" liegen und man darf auch vor gelegentlich Growls nicht zurückschrecken, die hier aber bei weitem nicht so omnipräsent sind wie bei Jinjer oder Arch Enemy. Sie werden eher spärlich eingesetzt wie beispielsweise in den Gesangsstücken von Epica. Dieses Album scheint eher eine Art "Konzeptalbum" zu sein (Hab die Online-Release-Party der vier Musiker - in Coronazeiten schön getrennt, jeweils via Videokonferenz von zu Hause leider live verpasst). Dementsprechend sind die Titel tatsächlich klassisch-metallmässig angehaucht, inklussive Streichern, Glockenspiel (ja, man kann das vollkommen deutlich durch die scheppernden Gitarren durch hören), klassischem Piano und und und Alles in allem ist das musiktechnisch nicht direkt etwas vollkommen Neues, aber es ist halt richtig gut gemacht. Im Gegensatz zu manch anderen Bands und medientechnisch aufgehypten Bands hört man hier heraus, dass hier "Herz" dahinter steht. So muss Metal sein! Rhythmuscomputer kann jeder - Ad Infinitum beweisen, dass es auch anders geht. Da ist jedes Stück durchdacht und kann überraschen. Von daher fällt es mir auch schwer, hier ein Stück explizit herauszustellen, welches ich persönlich am Besten finde. Ich hatte mich schon vorher lange nicht mehr auf ein Album dermaßen gefreut und meine Erwartungen waren dementsprechend hoch. Meistens geht so was nicht gut - bei Ad Infinitum hat es geklappt. Für mich ist das bisher das beste Album dass dieses Jahr veröffentlicht wurde und an alle anderen die da noch folgen möchten (ja, sogar inklusive Nightwish): Die Latte hängt verdammt hoch! Anspieltipp: Hört euch einfach alles an, es lohnt sich! Die CD ist bestellt, eigentlich ist es mir schnurzpiepegal wie die aussieht, auf den Inhalt kommt es an! Allerdings wollte ich tatsächlich schon einmal vorab eine Rezension abgeben, da der komplette Inhalt der CD ja schon weitestgehend via Stream verfügbar war.

[@selenekallanwriter]

The perfect album to write my upcoming novel Demon Warden. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece!

[@76pave76]

Yes, this is absolute favorite.

[@ja-bv3lq]

Dammit! Your songs are fantastic and you're amazingly gorgeous!!! I look to forwarded to hearing (and BUYING!) more of your music!💘

[@supportthebandsstopfakecop1679]

Holy Shit!!!! I knew of Rage of Light, but never expected this. Especially it being this great. This will definitely will be added to my CD collection. If Melissa can continue this, we have a future Corey Taylor in our midst.

[@SanguiphiliaTV]

I love this album. So great to find a new band to obsess over!

[@TueSorensen]

Love Melissa's voice!

[@agnesdianaracz]

Melissa Mc Cartney died when I was born 1990 at Frankfurt, 🇩🇪.

[@larrymarshall2232]

this is my first time listening to them. Melissa rocks and the music is amazing

[@insanejoe9180]

What a masterpiece!

[@dannydriver666]

Awesome job.. 💪😊🤘Rock on! \m/

[@mr.steiner3373]

This chapter is pure gold. Let's go with the new chapter :X xoxo

[@leonidgritsenko539]

Блеск!!!! ❤

[@hio72]

This album is an absolute gem big bravo for what you've done, looking forward to see you in live action as soon as possible, hoping you'll come in France

[@agnesdianaracz]

I cant come back to France. Or they burn me as Pamela McCartel the big fat terrible book J'darc. 🔭 🛸🐲🌋

[@agnesdianaracz]

Maybe Mc Cartney 🤭✝️🛐⚡🌪️

[@djlukas1983]

I was waiting for this album and it's finally here and I'm not disappointed at all.

[@96819chris]

Best Album 2020. Really good