Supergroup, With '80s Rock Legend, Announces First-Ever Song
APOCÆLYPSE, the newly formed supergroup created by rock legend Ira Black, finally made its official debut.
Packed with the music industry's seasoned rock stars, Matt Snell, the former bassist for Five Finger Death Punch, Lonny Pasillas, a former member of Kill Devil Hill, Ira Black's son Ira Black IV on guitar, and the veteran guitarist behind Vio-Lence, Metal Church and Lizzy Borden, the band unveiled a surprising treat for fans.
Ahead of the release of their full-length debut album, the quartet dropped their first song, "INTELL-I-GENTS."
Teaming up with acclaimed producer Kane Churko, who worked with the late Ozzy Osbourne and iconic band Disturbed, the heavy-hitting single featured sharp riffs and anthemic melodies, accompanied by the frontman's intense and commanding vocals.
On top of that, the track gave fans a view into APOCÆLYPSE's musical identity, showcasing the group's energy, signature sound and dynamic musicianship.
The release not only marked the launch of the band but also served as a new chapter for Ira Black, who transitioned from longtime guitarist to frontman for APOCÆLYPSE, taking on both lead vocals and guitar duties.
"'Intell-I-Gents' is my transmission from the edge of a world quietly handing its pulse to machines-where convenience becomes consent and intelligence starts writing the rules we live by," Ira Black mentioned in a statement as cited by Metal Talk, adding, "I fused Industrial/ Metal weight with Electronic pulse to mirror that tension: a human heartbeat colliding with an algorithm that never sleeps. This song isn't a warning from the future-it's a mirror held to right now, asking who's really in control as we cross the line."
The newly released song is a part of APOCÆLYPSE's forthcoming debut album set to be released this October.
The record will feature 10 tracks and is expected to arrive across digital platforms.
Apart from the album, APOCÆLYPSE promises live appearances and touring activities.
As mentioned, this is Ira Black's debut as a frontman and, at the same time, as a creative architect, stepping outside the shadows of his long-standing identity as a veteran guitarist in the rock and metal scene.
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This story was originally published June 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM.