Ad Infinitum (Swiss band) explained

Ad Infinitum
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Origin:	Montreux, Switzerland
Genre:	Symphonic metal^[1]
Years Active:	–present
Label:	Napalm Records
Current Members:	Melissa Bonny Adrian Theßenvitz Niklas Müller Korbinian Benedict
Past Members:	Jonas Asplind

Ad Infinitum (stylised as AD IИFINITUM) 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

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]

In July 2024, the band announced their upcoming fourth studio album, Abyss. It is set to be released on 11 October 2024.^[13]

Members

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

Studio albums

• (2020)
• (2021)
• (2023)
• Abyss (2024)

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)
• "Upside Down" (2023)
• "From the Ashes" (2023)
• "Outer Space" (2024)^[14]
• "My Halo" (2024)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ad Infinitum – Biography . . 3 March 2023.
2. https://folknrock.com/news/melissa-bonny-announces-new-project-ad-infinitum-releases-single-and-video "Melissa Bonny Announces New Project Ad Infinitum, Releases Single And Video"
3. https://distortedsoundmag.com/ad-infinitum-the-beginning-of-something-special "Ad Infinitum: The Beginning of Something Special"
4. https://folknrock.com/news/ad-infinitum-signs-to-napalm-records-and-announce-tour-dates "Ad Infinitum Signs To Napalm Records And Have Announced Tour Dates"
5. https://folknrock.com/news/ad-infinitum-announce-album-and-release-new-video "Ad Infinitum Announce Album And Release New Video"
6. https://metalgoddesses.com/2018/12/01/melissa-bonnys-ad-infinitum-i-am-the-storm-music-video "Melissa Bonny's AD INFINITUM – I Am The Storm (Music Video)"
7. https://metalgoddesses.com/2019/07/11/melissa-bonnys-ad-infinitum-sign-with-napalm-records-announce-european-tour "Melissa Bonny's Ad Infinitum Sign With Napalm Records, Announce European Tour"
8. https://distortedsoundmag.com/ad-infinitum-release-new-music-video-for-marching-on-versailles "Ad Infinitum release new music video for 'Marching On Versailles'"
9. https://metalgoddesses.com/2020/03/02/ad-infinitum-see-you-in-hell-music-video "Ad Infinitum – See You In Hell (Music Video)"
10. https://metalgoddesses.com/2020/03/27/ad-infinitum-live-before-you-die-lyric-video "Ad Infinitum – Live Before You Die (Lyric Video)"
11. https://metalgoddesses.com/2020/10/29/ad-infinitum-announce-a-new-acoustic-album "Ad Infinitum announce a new acoustic album"
12. Web site: Clement . Keith . Ad Infinitum Announce New Album, "Chapter III - Downfall" . Metalheads Forever Magazine . 23 March 2024 . en . 6 October 2022.
13. Web site: Ad Infinitum To Release Abyss Album In October; "My Halo" Single And Video Out Now . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 26 July 2024 . en . 25 July 2024.
14. Web site: Ad Infinitum Surprises With Explosive New Song "Outer Space"; Music Video . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 2 August 2024 . en . 25 April 2024.