German metal commandos Primal Fear released their latest hit studio album “Code Red” (official album chart results: Germany #6, Switzerland #6 etc.), which was highly praised by fans and media alike, on September 1st, 2023, followed by the first leg of a supporting European tour, an extensive Latin American run as well as their triumphant return to Japan in January. To perform alongside label mates U.D.O., the group are now set to embark on the second European part of their “Code Red” tomorrow, and in celebration of these much anticipated dates, they have launched a brand new video for the 2024 version of their adaption of Pamala Stanley’s / Heart’s classic track “If Looks Could Kill”. Check out the reworked track, remixed by Jacob Hansen and masterfully visualised by Hard Media’s Ingo Spörl, and get your tickets, if you don’t want to miss the two German heavy metal giants sharing German/Swiss stages during the next days – five shows are already sold out (all details can be found below)!
Mat Sinner recalls its origin:
“After a longer period, we thought about working on a cover version again, but not just a regular metal song. Heart’s version of “If Looks Could Kill” – featuring Ann Wilson, one of the top 5 female singers – is already fantastic. The challenge was to add some Primal Fear metal mojo and make Ralf compete with Ann’s fabulous vocals, giving the vocal section his own identity. In the end it was a shame that the song only appeared on the »Best Of Fear« album, because we really love this version. Ralf’s performance is outstanding and now we had the chance to remix the track to finally give the song the attention it deserves!”
Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated and to listen to “If Looks Could Kill (2024 Version)” (from Feb 23) as well as other new tracks in the “RPM New Releases” playlist on Spotify: https://rpm.link/spotifynewreleasesPR
Primal Fear live:
“Code Red” European Tour – Part 2
w/ U.D.O.
Presented by ITM, DMAX, Break Out, Radio Bob!, musix,
Metal Hammer, Rock It! & Atomic Fire / RPM
23.02.2024 DE Regensburg-Obertraubling – Eventhall Airport
24.02.2024 DE Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
25.02.2024 DE Magdeburg – Factory
28.02.2024 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
29.02.2024 DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle 2
01.03.2024 DE Markneukirchen – Musikhalle
02.03.2024 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
03.03.2024 DE Munich – Backstage
06.03.2024 DE Mannheim – Capitol
07.03.2024 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
08.03.2024 DE Memmingen – Kaminwerk
09.03.2024 DE Nuremberg – Löwensaal
10.03.2024 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7
06.06.2024 SE Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival
14./15.06.2024 FI Vaasa – Lisää Löylyä Rock Festival
13.07.2024 BG Chirpan – Midalidare Rock In The Wine Valley
31.07. – 03.08.2024 DE Wacken – Wacken Open Air
15. – 17.08.2024 CZ Moravský Krumlov – Rock Castle
Remixed by Jacob Hansen