THE BEAST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ARCHFIEND ANNOUNCES NEW CONCEPT ALBUM “LOST FOREVER” OUT NOW!

Midwestern metal outfit Archfiend released its latest album Lost Forever on December 19, 2025 , delivering a hard-driving blend of classic Metal and Hard Rock that nods to legends like Metallica , Megadeth , and Iron Maiden while tackling a story heavier than any riff.

On first spin, Lost Forever comes across as a good-time, fist-in-the-air metal record. But beneath the shredding and hooks lies a concept album centered on the grim realities of human trafficking , tied together through a chapter-based narrative and accompanying visual content.

Frontman Brian Lee sums it up in a way that cuts straight through the noise

“It sounds like a good time hard-driving album when you first listen to it, but then you listen and watch the videos that go along with the album. This album is a concept album about human trafficking. There is a story that plays along with each chapter then you realize this is an album. You can cry too.”

The visual chapters are handled through CGI animation, offering an unusual combo of storytelling and sonic force that doesn’t let listeners (or viewers) off the hook.

No label. No management. No safety net. Archfiend is rolling this release out the old-school way, relying on the strength of the work and word of mouth from the metal community.

Production Credits

Produced and recorded by: Paul Schroeder at Megatons Studio (Madison, Wisconsin)

CGI Animation and Direction: Michael Lynn

Release Info

Artist: Archfiend

Title: Lost Forever

Release Date: December 19, 2025

Genre: Metal / Hard Rock

Label: None

Watch the concept film that goes with the album at the link below:

For Fans Of

Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden

Archfiend isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, just run it over something real. Lost Forever hits hard, tells a story worth paying attention to, and proves you can stay DIY without sounding second-rate.

Connect with the band:

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https://www.facebook.com/archfiend.lafave

Contact: 

bll1972@hotmail.com