Ad Infinitum
Venue: The Brook Southampton, 466 Portswood Road, SO17 3SD
Wed 22 Apr 2026
Doors: 7:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM (approx)
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Ad Infinitum stands as a formidable force in the modern metal scene, with a sound that melds haunting melodies, crushing riffs, and dynamic storytelling. Formed in 2018 by the charismatic and versatile frontwoman Melissa Bonny, the band has rapidly risen through the ranks, carving out a distinct niche with their intense and evocative music. Ad Infinitum’s 2020 debut, “Chapter I: Monarchy,” announced their arrival with a thunderous roar, setting the stage for what would be an unstoppable ascent. This record was shortly followed by “Chapter II – Legacy” in 2021 and “Chapter III – Downfall” in 2023.
With their 4th album “Abyss”, the band further refined their identity, delivering an even more aggressive and sonically complex record that pushes the boundaries of modern metal. The powerful lineup— with Melissa Bonny’s limitless and versatile vocals, Adrian Thessenvitz’s intricate and masterly guitar work, Korbinian Benedict’s driving and powerful bass, and Niklas Müller’s thunderous and incisive drumming—creates a soundscape that is both grand and intimate, capturing the full spectrum of human emotion and experience.
Ad Infinitum continues to blaze their path with unrelenting passion and innovation, drawing fans deeper into their mesmerising, immersive world with every release. As rising stars of the new wave of modern metal, they remain committed to exploring new territories and shattering expectations with each powerful performance.
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Skarlett Riot is a female-fronted UK hard rock/metal band formed in North Lincolnshire in 2010, known for their powerful, melodic sound blending influences like Halestorm, In This Moment, and Bullet For My Valentine, led by singer/guitarist Skarlett (Chloe Drinkwater). After gaining traction with EPs and albums like Tear Me Down (2013) and Regenerate (2017), they evolved to a heavier, darker style, securing a worldwide deal with Despotz Records and releasing their latest album Caelestia, with extensive touring and a dedicated fanbase supporting their melodic metalcore sound.
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Modern melodic metal band from Italy, formed in 2014.
Blend of heavy riffs, cinematic orchestration, electronic layers, and powerful female vocals.
Released 10 studio albums; standouts include:
The Key to the World (2017) – breakthrough release that expanded their international fanbase
The 7 Endless (2019) - ranked #20 Best Imported album in BURRN! Magazine (Japan)
The Resilient (2022) – praised for its production and dynamic
songwriting
Toured across 20+ countries, supporting and sharing the stage with bands such as Scorpions, Amaranthe, HammerFall, Beyond the Black, Delain, Serenity, Xandria, Visions of Atlantis, Semblant, Temperance and many more.
Played major festivals: Masters of Rock, Rock Imperium Fest, Laurus Nobilis, Rock Castle Open Air, Rock en Femenino, Female Metal Event - FEMME, Rock Fest Prague, Barcia Metal Fest, Camorock, Festo Die Hydra and more.
Reached the Top 10 iTunes charts (Rock/Metal/All-Genre) in Finland, Japan, Italy, Canada, and Norway.
The Song of the Universe surpassed 2M+ views on YouTube ; millions of streams globally.
Collaborations with members of Within Temptation, Sonata Arctica, Delain, and Firewind.
In 2025, the band released five singles and their 10th studio album, “X”, toured Europe in March supporting Temperance across 15 dates, and headlined the UK in October with seven shows to promote the album.
In 2026, confirmed for Wacken, Hellfest, Summer Breeze, Metalfest, Rock Castle.