Atakhama presents a version of Judas Priest’s “Beyond the Realms of Death”

According to vocalist Eric Galdyanz, the choice of the track also resonates with the lyrical approach presented on their debut album, “Time” (2025).

The international heavy/power metal band Atakhama presents its new single, a reinterpretation of “Beyond the Realms of Death,” a classic by Judas Priest from the album “Stained Class” (1978). “It’s one of the most emotional songs in Priest’s career! The lyrics portray someone who, after facing rejection, loneliness, and emotional pain, ends up taking refuge in a mental state from which they can no longer escape,” explains Eric Galdyanz.

According to the vocalist, the choice of the track also resonates with the lyrical approach presented on their debut album, “Time.” “Some songs on the album explore similar human conflicts. ‘Ashes’ delves into the pain of exile and the difficult path of forgiveness; ‘Chains’ addresses the emotional imprisonment of the past and vulnerability in the face of false promises; and ‘No Longer a Blind’ speaks about the breaking of ties with people who turn out to be different from what they seemed. We always seek to write about human experiences and their emotional consequences,” he adds.

“Time”, released at the end of 2025, brought together Eric Galdyanz (vocals), Raphael Mattos (guitar and bass), Fabio Buitvidas (drums), in addition to the special participation of Swedish bassist Magnus Rosén. Currently, the band consists of Eric Galdyanz, Raphael Mattos, Fabio Buitvidas and Vladi Melander on bass. The album brings together eleven tracks that explore profoundly human themes, with time as the central axis of the narrative. The lyrics, written by Eric Galdyanz, address issues such as overcoming adversity, exile, inequality, manipulation, personal relationships, environmental awareness, and the need to let go of resentment in the face of life’s brevity. The title track synthesizes this theme by highlighting the importance of making the most of time instead of harboring bitterness and discouragement.

Check out the Judas Priest version of “Beyond the Realms of Death”

“Time” is available on major streaming platforms. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/1haXBnlEVPTkOWGHF5eR6o

THE MUSICIANS
Raphael Mattos is a guitarist, composer, and one of the founding members of Atakhama. He gained international recognition with the band Shadowside, touring Brazil, Europe, and the United States alongside acts such as Helloween, Gamma Ray, W.A.S.P., and Anvil, while also sharing the stage with Iron Maiden, Sepultura, and Angra. For “Time,” he composed all the tracks, contributed to the arrangements, and infused the album’s musical identity with influences from Steve Vai, Steve Morse, and Zakk Wylde.

Fabio Buitvidas has worked professionally in music since the age of 14 as a drummer, music producer, and recording engineer. Throughout his career, he has been a member of bands such as Shadowside, Engrave, Pastore, Magnus Rosén Trio, and Vanglória, in addition to backing Fafá de Belém for over three decades. On Time, he handles the drums and arrangements, as well as the entire production, recording, mixing, and mastering processes, which were carried out at Estúdio 82 in São Paulo.

Eric Galdyanz built his career between Brazil and Chile, playing in bands such as Acid Storm, Skyscrapper, Croskill, Mig 25, Engrave, Edel Weiss, and Track. In the early 2000s, he returned to Chile, where he played in an official Dream Theater tribute band, recorded the album Fight in the Sky with Cathalepsy, and released a live DVD and a Spanish-language EP with Alquimia, alongside collaborating with various Latin American artists.

Vladi Melander began his musical journey at age 12 studying classical guitar and later mastered the bass, guitar, and other string instruments. A music graduate of the University of São Paulo, he has built a solid career as an instrumentalist and won awards in the Projeto Nascente and the Souza Lima Competition. He is currently a member of Atakhama, contributing his formal musical training and versatility to strengthen the band’s musical identity.

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Source: ASE Music

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