German progressive power metal force Assignment proudly announce the release of their upcoming studio album “With the End Comes Silence”, due out on March 20th, 2026, available as Digipak CD and limited double vinyl LP via Massacre Records.
To mark the beginning of this new chapter, the band unleashes the album’s opening track and first single “Fallen”, accompanied by a lyric video video.
“In our view the song had all credentials for being the opener of the album, as it perfectly sets the pace and the general of what follows. The song handles one of our main concerns, one we regularly like to make clear. Something is wrong in the world today”, states guitar player Goran Panić.
Powerful, dynamic, and thematically urgent the track opens the album and embodies its themes: societal decay, disillusionment, and the awareness that the world has shifted into darker territory. Musically, it combines expressive vocals, atmospheric arrangements, and emotional impact, making it the ideal introduction to the album’s narrative arc.
Watch the lyric video for “Fallen” below.
“With the End Comes Silence” showcases Assignment’s refined songwriting approach, focusing on tighter structures and elevated production quality, while maintaining the diverse influences that have shaped their sound over the years – from power and thrash to progressive metal and hard rock.
The album features standout guest contributions, including: Thomas Vikström (backing vocals), Marco Ahrens (lead guitars on “Fallen”, “Beyond Recognition”, “Angel of Berlin”, and “With the End Comes Silence”) and DGM’s mastermind Simone Mularoni (lead guitar on “The Curtains Fall”).
Produced by the band, the record was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio, raising the sonic bar and delivering the sound Assignment envisioned.
Pre-order “With the End Comes Silence” here.
Assignment’s new album “With the End Comes Silence” stands as their most focused and immersive work to date – a cinematic, emotional, and thought-provoking metal experience that reflects the state of a world in turmoil while celebrating the enduring spirit of the genre.
Line-up:
Diego Valdez – Vocals
Goran Panić – Guitars
Heiko Spaarmann – Bass
Michael Kolar – Drums
Weblinks:
www.assignment-music.com
www.facebook.com/AssignmentMusic
