Finnish melodic metal act AFTER INFINITY releases their new single “Whisper in the Air”, offering one of the most intimate and emotionally charged moments from their upcoming sophomore album “Beyond Eternity”, due out October 23rd, 2026 via Rockshots Records.
Featuring guest vocals from Mika Tauriainen (Entwine, Shamrain), “Whisper in the Air” marks his first release in over a decade.
Following the heavier approach of the previously released singles, After Infinity now reveals a very different side of the forthcoming album. Built entirely around piano, orchestral arrangements, and vocals, with no guitars or drums, “Whisper in the Air” provides a deliberate moment of contrast within the record.
The song was originally conceived by After Infinity founder, guitarist, and songwriter Zsolt Szilagyi as a short interlude. During the collaboration with Tauriainen, however, the piece gradually developed into a complete four-minute composition, with the vocalist contributing not only his performance but also helping shape the song into its final form.
Zsolt Szilagyi comments:
“Between a fast song and a 12-minute prog metal epic, this simple piano ballad allows the listener to catch their breath. What an honor it was to have Mika Tauriainen from Entwine collaborate on this song, making it his first release in over a decade. Not only did he deliver the most emotional vocals; he helped me shape the song from a small interlude into an independent masterpiece.”
Due out on October 23rd, 2026, “Beyond Eternity” follows After Infinity’s 2024 self-titled debut and further explores the heavier and more progressive sides of the band’s sound. Across nine tracks, the album moves through power metal, heavy metal, and progressive influences while combining heavy riffs and melodic hooks with piano passages and orchestral arrangements.
The album continues After Infinity’s collaborative approach, with different guest vocalists bringing their own character to individual songs while remaining connected by Szilagyi’s songwriting. “Whisper in the Air” stands apart as one of the record’s most stripped-back compositions, placing the focus entirely on melody, atmosphere and Tauriainen’s vocal performance.
Produced by Zsolt Szilagyi, “Beyond Eternity” features orchestrations by Gideon Ricardo and bass by Ville Koskinen. “Whisper in the Air” was mixed by Ari Laurila, while the album was mastered by Jasse Kesti at Kesthouse.
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For fans of: Entwine, A Great Big World, X Japan
“Beyond Eternity” will be released on October 23rd, 2026 via Rockshots Records.
Pre-Order: https://rockshots.eu/products/after-infinity-beyond-infinity-cd
Track Listing:
1. Crooked Carnival feat. Aitor Arrastia (6:52)
2. Infinite Feeling feat. Leonard F. Guillan & Nitte Valo (5:02)
3. King with no Crown feat. Paolo Ribaldini (6:21)
4. Maybe She’s Crying feat. Paolo Ribaldini (5:21)
5. Mortal Vessel (1:58)
6. Everlasting Mark feat. Sara Strömmer (4:58)
7. Eternal Resentment feat. Nitte Valo (3:43)
8. Whisper in the Air feat. Mika Tauriainen (4:03)
9. Hands of Time feat. Aitor Arrastia (11:53)
After Infinity Line-up:
Zsolt Szilagyi: Guitars, Synths, Drum Programming, Backing Vocals
Gideon Ricardo: Orchestrations, Synths
Ville Koskinen: Bass
Guest Vocalists:
Paolo Ribaldini (Delain, Leverage, Seraphiel)
Aitor Arrastia (Metal de Facto)
Nitte Valo (Dreamtale, ex-Battle Beast)
Mika Tauriainen (Entwine, Shamrain)
Sara Strömmer (Shereign, ex-Fear of Domination)
Leonard F. Guillan (ex-King Company)
More info:
https://www.rockshots.eu
https://www.instagram.com/afterinfinityofficial
https://www.facebook.com/afterinfinityofficial
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