FALL OF THE SACRED MINDS

“Fall of the Sacred Minds” is a really special song to me. It was originally written about two years ago—around the same time Alive came to life. I wanted to create something deeply atmospheric and dark, but still with a massive punch behind it. So I wrote the instrumental… but after a few listens, I wasn’t fully convinced. It didn’t feel like it reached the level of our other tracks, so we shelved it for a while—probably close to a year. 

Then during a random recording session, we revisited it, and for some reason it just clicked this time. It hit way harder than before. We decided to rework it, and after a few sessions, the song transformed into something absolutely insane—so much more intense and exciting than the original.

Then came the lyrics. I knew I wanted something metaphorical, something people could truly relate to. I chose to focus on mental health—the whole “voices in my head” idea, those darker thoughts that surface when you’re at your lowest. I wanted to paint that experience with a horror-movie vibe. The concept that fit best was a SAW-like scenario: a killer and a trapped protagonist.

In this story, the protagonist is the human brain, the cage represents the head, and the killer symbolizes intrusive, self-destructive thoughts. The lyrics put you inside that perspective—what it feels like to be trapped, to struggle with your own mind, and to question yourself. Even though the imagery is more extreme and horror-driven, the underlying emotions are very real for anyone who’s dealt with mental health battles.

That’s the story behind Fall of the Sacred Minds. “

- Ervin

PANDORA'S CURSE

Pandora’s Curse is a modern Blackened Deathcore band from Hungary, blending diverse influences ranging from Death, Black, Thrash and Groove Metal with the intensity of Blackened Deathcore, enriched by symphonic and orchestral arrangements. Their music forges a dark, powerful and atmospheric world that, in a live setting hypnotically engulfs the audience – and by the end, everyone will know exactly what Pandora’s curse is.

The band was founded in January 2023 by Ervin Virág (vocals, production) and Péter Gáncs (lead guitars). By the summer, the lineup was completed with Bálint Kutasi (rhythm guitars), Barnabás Pataki (bass) and Leonárd Gál (drums) and has remained unchanged ever since. From the very beginning they began writing songs, which culminated in their debut project – a five-track release titled The Fallen EP, unveiled on November 1st, 2024. The record also featured a special guest appearance by Greg Gilbert of Shrine of Malice.

While they have already played several shows across Hungary, Pandora’s Curse is preparing to take their live performances to the next level in 2026. Following the release of The Fallen EP, the band immediately dove into writing their debut full-length album. Its second single ,, Fall of the Sacred Minds" was released on the 5th of December 2025, which showcases the band at its fullest. The blackened side they're mostly known for.

Looking ahead, Pandora’s Curse aims to expand their live presence both in Hungary and neighboring countries, while their primary focus remains on completing their first album, set for release in 2026. In the meantime, they will continue dropping singles from the record – so stay tuned and follow the journey.