NEWS: APOCÆLYPSE open the box…

Following the success of their debut single “INTELL-I-GENTS” a debut album from APOCÆLYPSE has been announced with a second single. Mixed by Kane Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach) and mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Sepultura, Faith No More, Limp Bizkit) record is titled “FÆNIX” and has been slated for a 28th August release from the project founded by acclaimed guitarist Ira Black (Vio-Lence, Lizzy Borden, Metal Church). Exploring both personal and societal struggles through a collection of songs that balance crushing heaviness with cinematic scope and emotional depth. the record has been described as a story of resilience, transformation and rising from adversity.

Ira Black: “‘Black Box’ is the most personal song I’ve ever written. It’s a journey into my own mind—the Black Box. Like the device recovered from a plane crash, it holds the evidence of everything that went wrong, but also the key to understanding how I survived. Inside are the scars of a broken upbringing, addiction, loss, and decades spent chasing a dream that often felt impossible. For most of my life, I kept that box sealed shut. This song is about opening it. It’s about confronting the pain, owning the wreckage, and finding strength in the truth. ‘Black Box’ is my story of survival—a testament to the fact that no matter how many times life knocks you down, you can still rise, heal, and find your way home.”