ECHOES BENEATH

,,Echoes Beneath” is a really special song. It was written around the end of 2025’s summer. I wanted to write something, that captures everything people know about us. The beautiful melodies, the epic vibes and intense breakdowns. Grab all of these, put them in one song. This song is more on the melodic side of our music, than the more blackened/in your face stuff, but people tend to like both sides equally, so we’ve decided to have 2 singles in both categories before the album drops next year.

The length of the song is a bit shorter, than our usual, we wanted to have something more accessible as a single, especially with today’s new TikTok world, where we barely tend to listen to longer stuff. I’ve tried to stay around 5 minutes, but still have everything, that we’d put in a song, so it wouldn’t feel rushed/forced or watered down.

As for the lyrics, when I write more melodic stuff for Pandora I normally put the horroristic pictures aside and think of something, that the listener would be able to make their own. And it normally ends up being something relatable. Of course we all go through pain and stuggles in life, and it always feels better, when you know you’re not alone going through things. Even myself, when I hear lyrics I relate to I tend to have a deeper connection to the particular song. And that’s what I normally try to go for. So the lyrics are mostly about not giving up and fighting for a better life. Mental health conditions, feeling lost and trapped, etc.

Another thing I think is special about the song is the production. I’ve put a lot of effort in making the sound as huge as possible. More choir, more symphonic layers. The mixing of the song was quite difficult because of this, but I think the end result came out pretty good! I hope everyone likes the song, make sure to stream it, it’s out on every platform, love y’all!" <3

- 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 taking 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 third single ,, Echoes Beneath" was released on the 22nd of May 2026, which showcases the band's melodic, epic side, while still having extreme elements in it.

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 2027. In the meantime, they will continue dropping singles from the record – so stay tuned and follow the journey.