# Apocaelypse metal album release

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> Updated: 2026-08-27T19:02:20.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The metal project Apocaelypse, led by guitarist and vocalist Ira Black, has released its debut album titled ‘Fæenix’. The album features a lineup including Ira Black IV, drummer Lonny Pasillas, and former Five Finger Death Punch bassist Matt Snell. 

Themes of rebirth, survival, and perseverance are central to the work, ranging from personal subject matter to societal examinations. The release follows singles such as ‘Intell-i-gents’, which explores the relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence, and ‘Black Box’, which focuses on personal trauma.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Apocaelypse releases debut metal album ‘Fæenix’

The metal band Apocaelypse, led by veteran guitarist Ira Black, has released its debut album ‘Fæenix’, featuring themes of rebirth and survival.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apocaelypse-releases-debut-metal-album-fenix

### 2026-08-01: Greek metal band ELYSION releases new single “Phoenix”

Greek metal band ELYSION released the single “Phoenix” with a lyric video, the second track from their upcoming album Identity, due 16 Oct 2026 via Massacre Records.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-metal-band-elysion-releases-new-single-phoenix

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