06/29/2025 20:09

Rage

Rage to release new album 'A New World Rising' out in

Let's begin this little treatise with a self-confident thesis: The long and successful career of German band Rage probably hasn't seen an album yet that reflects the positive spirit of the musicians involved, their enthusiasm, creativity and optimism as much as 'A New World Rising'.

Track listing:
1. A New World Rising (01:20)
2. Innovation (03:17)
3. Against the Machine (04:11)
4. Freedom (03:11)
5. We'll Find a Way (03:49)
6. Cross the Line (04:04)
7. Next Generation (03:48)
8. Fire in Your Eyes (03:28)
9. Leave behind (04:12)
10. Paradigm Change (03:28)
11. Fear out of Time (05:17)
12. Beyond the Shield of Misery (03:50)
13. Straight to Hell '25 (03:29)

Almost two years after its pretty dystopian predecessor 'Afterlifelines' Peavy Wagner (vocals, bass), Jean Bormann (guitar) and Vassilios "Lucky" Maniatopoulos (drums) unleash a positive, ultra-heavy thrash metal firework which blends that typical Rage sound with contemporary elements and in its entirety represents probably the band's most diverse work to date.

"This applies not only to us, but to everyone: We need to get out of the destructive mindset that is currently omnipresent. A lot of people think the world is about to come to an end, everything is interpreted in a negative way, and some of it is even deliberately controlled because it's easier to manipulate people with fear. That's why our message is: Think independently! And don't believe everything you're told!" says band founder Peavy Wagner, explaining the basic vibe of 'A New World Rising’.

The band has recorded thirteen new songs at their own Lucky Bob Studios in Leverkusen. Peavy commented: "The tracks on 'A New World Rising' are direct and catchy but at the same time playful and multi-faceted without losing themselves."

The album will be out on September 26th, 2025, via Steamhammer on following formats:

- digipak CD
- limited box set, including the digipak CD, blue marbled 12" gatefold vinyl, exclusive live DVD and live CD
- black 12" gatefold vinyl
- limited edition (200 copies) silver 12" gatefold vinyl

(source: Steamhammer / SPV)