SAVATAGE Vocalist ZAK STEVENS Announces New ARCHON ANGEL Album 'Beyond The Grave'

ARCHON ANGEL, the melodic metal band featuring SAVATAGE vocalist Zak Stevens and guitarist, songwriter, and producer Aldo Lonobile, returns with a new studio album, "Beyond The Grave", due on December 11, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.

The band has shared the album's title track, "Beyond The Grave", alongside an official lyric video, available below.

From the very beginning, ARCHON ANGEL has represented the creative bond between Stevens and Lonobile.

Born from a shared passion for SAVATAGE's timeless legacy, the project quickly evolved into something far greater: an unmistakable identity built on cinematic songwriting, powerful melodies, and world-class musicianship.

Now, with "Beyond The Grave", ARCHON ANGEL takes its biggest step forward yet. This new album sees the band fully embracing its own musical vision, delivering a collection of songs that are both epic and deeply emotional.

Zak commented: "I'm very excited to announce the release of our third ARCHON ANGEL album, 'Beyond The Grave'! I thoroughly enjoyed working on this record. I think it's our strongest effort to date. As far as the music goes, we've ventured into areas and inspirations that we haven't previously explored. That's a goal with every ARCHON ANGEL record, but we were able to explore a lot more angles during the writing of this one. All of the guys in the band and the entire writing team did a great job. We're all excited to get this album out there for everyone to check out."

Rich, meticulously crafted arrangements, outstanding guitar work, and unforgettable melodies provide the perfect foundation for Zak Stevens's commanding and instantly recognizable voice, resulting in what is undoubtedly the band's strongest and most accomplished work to date.

"Beyond The Grave" is a statement of artistic maturity and confidence, showcasing ARCHON ANGEL as one of the premier melodic metal acts of today.

"Beyond The Grave" track listing:

01. Beyond The Grave
02. Bloodline
03. Without Eyes
04. You
05. Chasing Demons
06. Darkest Hour
07. Ethereal
08. Who Am I
09. Asylum
10. My Crime
11. As One

Recording lineup:

Zak Stevens - Vocals
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars, bass
Marco Lazzarini - Drums
Antonio Agate - Synth and orchestral, piano and keys arrangements

Zak joined SAVATAGE in 1992 as the replacement for Jon Oliva. Zak sang on four albums with the band — "Edge Of Thorns" (1993),"Handful Of Rain" (1994),"Dead Winter Dead" (1995) and "The Wake Of Magellan" (1997) — before departing in 2000, allowing Jon to return. Both Jon and Zak took part in SAVATAGE's 2015 performance at Wacken Open Air, which marked the band's first appearance on stage since they went on hiatus back in 2002.

SAVATAGE's 2025 and 2026 comeback shows featured Chris Caffery and Al Pitrelli on guitar, Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Zak Stevens on vocals and Jeff Plate on drums.

Photo credit: Susan Clayton Photography