Photo credit: Alex Kühr
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 28, 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!” add BRAINSTORM.
Watch the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Listen to ‘Beyond Enemy Lines’: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/
In exciting collaboration news, “Plague Of Rats” features two notable guest artists. Alex Krull of ATROCITY and 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.’
“Plague Of Rats” can be pre-ordered in your preferred physical format [earbook, digipak-cd, jewelcase-CD, coloured vinyl, ticket bundle], pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP) or pre-ordered digitally (incl. instant-grat tracks ‘Beyond Enemy Lines’ & ‘Garuda (Eater Of Snakes)’): https://brainstorm.rpm.link/
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.
“Plague Of Rats” – Track Listing:
01. Beyond Enemy Lines
02. Garuda (Eater Of Snakes)
03. Fale Memories
04. The Shepherd Girl (Gitavoginda)
05. Your Soul That Lingers In Me [feat. Elina Siirala]
06. Masquerade Conspiracy
07. From Hell [feat. Alex Krull]
08. The Dark Of Night
09. Crawling
10. Celebrate Youth [RICK SPRINGFIELD Cover; excl. digipak/earbook bonus track]
11. Curtains Fall
BRAINSTORM are:
Andy B. Franck | vocals
Torsten Ihlenfeld | guitars
Milan Loncaric | guitars
Jim Ramses | bass
Dieter Bernert | drums
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