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Comment: Probable self band promotion according to submitter's talk page. Please note that you cannot create your own article using blog (wordpress) or social media sources. You'll need strong in-depth media coverage. Imwin567 (talk) 13:05, 17 April 2025 (UTC)

Aged Beyond Decay

Aged Beyond Decay (formerly known as **ABD**) is an English rock and metal music project created by Andy Bolton. Known for its dark, emotive lyricism and conceptual songwriting, the project blends heavy guitar-driven soundscapes with themes of trauma, grief, and social commentary. ABD gained attention through multiple features in UK-based independent press and inclusion on numerous curated Spotify playlists.

Aged Beyond Decay was formerly known as **ABD**, which remains the name currently used on Apple Music.

History

Aged Beyond Decay was founded by Andy Bolton, a songwriter and lyricist from England. Drawing from personal loss, mental health experiences, and cultural archetypes, Bolton began independently releasing music in June 2024. The project's music frequently reimagines traditional nursery rhymes and folklore with darker undertones, such as in the tracks "Well of Lies" (a reinterpretation of "Jack and Jill") and "Plague of Mice" (inspired by "Three Blind Mice").

Over time, the project evolved into a deeply personal outlet exploring issues like depression ("A War Unseen"), sensory overload ("Too Loud to Breathe"), and philosophical rebellion ("Do What Thou Wilt").

Musical Style and Themes

ABD’s sound spans alternative rock, metal, folk, folk rock, blues, gothic rock, and cinematic sound design. Critics have highlighted the project’s use of contrasting sonic textures and layered vocals to build emotional intensity. Lyrically, the songs tackle grief, isolation, psychological conflict, and socio-political critique.

Reception

ABD has received recurring editorial praise from independent UK publication *Tits Upon Tyne*, which spotlighted tracks including:

"Never Forgotten" – described as a "beautiful, grieving powerhouse" and praised for its "cinematic weight" and personal honesty.
"Breaking the Clouds" – noted for its themes of resilience and hope, with comparisons to early 2000s alternative rock.
"Empty Room" – reviewed as a haunting portrayal of emotional vacancy and struggle.
"The Puppeteer" – highlighted as a chilling dive into manipulation and inspired by the dark charisma of Charles Manson.
"A Moment’s Touch" – described as a seasonal ballad that calls for kindness in the face of winter loneliness.

Discography

Full Discography
Title	Release Date
Flat 23D	2 May 2025
The Crooked Man	25 April 2025
Just Enough to Pass	18 April 2025
Do What Thou Wilt	11 April 2025
A War Unseen	4 April 2025
To the Moon and Sirius	28 March 2025
The Hill That Sings	21 March 2025
Jesus Ain't Coming Today	14 March 2025
So Fckin’ What Now	7 March 2025
Nothing's Ever Good Enough	28 February 2025
Phantom Haze	21 February 2025
Drowning in the Calm	14 February 2025
The Legend of Flannan Isle	7 February 2025
Beneath These Wheels	17 January 2025
Dreams of Safety	10 January 2025
We Won’t Save Ourselves (Turn a Blind Eye)	3 January 2025
The Puppeteer	27 December 2024
Plague of Blind Mice	20 December 2024
Left Me Broken	13 December 2024
Too Loud to Breathe	6 December 2024
A Moment's Touch	1 December 2024
Well of Lies	29 November 2024
Empty Room	22 November 2024
Silent Battle	15 November 2024
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria	8 November 2024
Challenging Behaviour	1 November 2024
Babe, I'm in Love	25 October 2024
Breaking the Clouds	18 October 2024
Poppy-Flower Kisses	11 October 2024
Unapologetically Me	4 October 2024
Undiagnosed	27 September 2024
Peace Defined	20 September 2024
Mary's Poisoned Blooms	13 September 2024
Eternal Descent	6 September 2024
Silent Storms	30 August 2024
When He Fell	30 August 2024
Lullaby of Shadows	23 August 2024
Brighter Days	16 August 2024
Never Forgotten	16 August 2024
Flames of Deceit	16 August 2024
Hear My Voice	9 August 2024
Shadows of the Ripper	26 July 2024
Galactic Odyssey	26 July 2024
Echoes of Dread	26 July 2024
Shadows on the Moors	26 July 2024
Stranger in My Skin	26 July 2024
Storms and Sunshine	26 July 2024
Red's Dark Path	26 July 2024
Dreamer in the Waves	26 July 2024
Countdown to Sunrise	26 July 2024
Breaking the Chains	24 June 2024
Tories' Toxic Legacy	24 June 2024

External Links

References

1. https://titsupontynenortheast.wordpress.com/2024/10/21/cool-britannia-47/ 2. https://titsupontynenortheast.wordpress.com/2024/11/14/new-music-128/ 3. https://titsupontynenortheast.wordpress.com/2024/11/25/cool-britannia-62/ 4. https://titsupontynenortheast.wordpress.com/2025/01/17/new-music-167/ 5. https://titsupontynenortheast.wordpress.com/2024/12/22/review-lenn-older-sister-2/