The contrast between Bonny and Molin’s voices is initially stark, but as the song develops, you see just how well their voices work together. It was a little unexpected for me, as I was expecting it to be a track full of growls, but it’s a clean vocal track. The atmosphere in this song is palpable, assisted by the harpsichord, and this is the best that symphonic metal gets. Your Enemy is an amazing creation.Īfterlife was the second single from Chapter II, and it’s a stunning duet with Nils Molin of Dynazty. The chorus is catchy, yet again with growls and clean vocals layered to add a little extra magic. If I heard the intro to this on the radio, I would have no idea it was a track from them! And that’s pretty cool.īonny’s voice beautifully contrasts the low-tuned guitars, and then we get a colossal tone shift as we move into a verse of guttural growling. It’s radically different to anything else we’ve heard from Ad Infinitum. Your Enemy comes in with metalcore vibes, and Benedict’s bass on this track almost feels djenty. How do you keep your head high? Tell me what you see in the mirror How can you stand the presence of the devil’s eyes? Always dreaming of greatness but you’re just a simple man Forsaken by the angels, staring at the gates of the inferno This is one of the growl-free tracks on the album. Again, Bonny’s songwriting is on point, and this song ties perfectly into the first album, with the same theme of good and evil running throughout. There’s also a neat tone shift or two throughout that add a little extra to the song. Although Unstoppable is up there, this is probably my favourite Ad Infinitum solo. She sings fairly low register to start with compared to the style we’re used to, so when he comes in with a soaring guitar solo, it takes the song up to another level. Then Theßenvitz brought in an absurdly good solo that perfectly contrasted Bonny’s vocals. The song underwhelmed me a little on my first listen. Benedict’s low-tuned bass peeking through is a great detail too. Bonny’s soulful vocals on this are absolutely beautiful, and the chorus is super catchy. Tonight I write my name with fire and I sentence my fears to die! The overlay of Bonny’s angelic vocals and her growling is a real treat. There’s an incredible atmosphere to this track, and Theßenvitz’s shredding into a genuinely stunning solo makes this a stand-out track for me. That’s one thing I really appreciate about Ad Infinitum their lyrics have always spoken to me. The lyrics on Unstoppable are powerful, motivational, and typical Bonny songwriting. This is the lead single from Chapter II, and it encapsulates the album perfectly in just one track. Overall though, it’s an awesome track it just had a lot to live up to after Chapter I’s opener, Infected Monarchy, which was one of my top 2021 tracks. While Reinvented starts well with symphonic vibes, it’s missing a proper feature of Theßenvitz’s impeccable guitar skills. It’s a delight to hear how she weaves these two together, which is apparent throughout the album and a treat to listen to. Not only is she a mezzo-soprano, but she has incredible guttural vocals too. The cadence of this song is really fun, and you get to hear Bonny’s vocal range from the start. Reinvented immediately brings back the symphonic magic from Chapter I.
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