Brainstorm, the acclaimed Southern German metal band, proudly present the lyric video for their thrilling second single, “Beyond Enemy Lines”, from their highly anticipated album, “Plague Of Rats”. This new album is set to launch on February 28th, 2025 via RPM. Continuing the momentum from their successful first single, “Garuda (Eater Of Snakes)”, Brainstorm introduce “Beyond Enemy Lines”. This track is sure to captivate not only the band’s fans but also lovers of high-octane metal music. Featuring intricate guitar tapping, powerful drumming, and majestic orchestration, the song perfectly encapsulates what a leading track in a heavy/power metal album should offer. Frontman Andy B. Franck brings a unique intensity to the song, with lyrics that explore themes of war on a deeply personal level.
“‘Beyond Enemy Lines’ combines many of our trademarks with recent, modern influences. The track has incredible power: it’s fast, goes straight into your neck and also deals with it a lyrical topic that concerns us all very much. Overcoming mental boundaries and trusting strangers or giving them a chance has become very difficult. Escaping into hatred and agitation is easier and promotes violence and wars. This is also a topic for Brainstorm that we would like to take up in order to draw attention. Of course, only a song that has power goes with it. We are very proud of that because this track has exactly that power!”,
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In exciting collaboration news, “Plague Of Rats” features two notable guest artists. Alex Krull of Atrocityand Leaves’ Eyes lends his formidable growls to the track “From Hell”, while Leaves’ Eyes lead vocalist Elina Siirala adds her ethereal vocals to “Your Soul That Lingers In Me”.
To celebrate the album’s release, Brainstorm will embark on a tour through Germany, including a performance in Switzerland. Joining them on this tour will be Finnish melodic metal band Arionand Italian power progressive group Stranger Vision. Further details on tour dates and ticket information are available below.
Brainstorm remain a vital force in the metal scene, seamlessly blending traditional elements with modern influences in their latest work, “Plague Of Rats”. Drawing inspiration from the rich and mystical narratives of ancient Indian civilization, this album delivers an energetic line-up of tracks devoid of slow songs or ballads, fully embodying the band’s dynamic and robust metal style. Expertly crafted with the collaboration of Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann for mixing and mastering at Greenman Studios, and featuring striking artwork by Gyula Havancsák and photography by Alex Kühr, “Plague Of Rats” offers ten compelling new tracks that transport listeners to the captivating worlds of India and beyond.
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1. Beyond Enemy Lines 2. Garuda (Eater Of Snakes) 3. Fale Memories 4. The Shepherd Girl (Gitavoginda) 5. Your Soul That Lingers In Me [feat. Elina Siirala] 6. Masquerade Conspiracy 7. From Hell [feat. Alex Krull] 8. The Dark Of Night 9. Crawling 10. Celebrate Youth [Rick Springfiled cover; excl. digipak/earbook bonus track] 11. Curtains Fall |
Artwork by Gyula Havancsák
