BRAINSTORM (Heavy Metal – Germany 🇩🇪 )- Release “Crawling” Official Lyric Video via Reigning Phoenix Music & Embark On ‘Plague Of Rats’ Release Co-Headline Tour #brainstorm #heavymetal
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Long-serving German metallers BRAINSTORM are starting the celebrations of their long-awaited new album Plague Of Rats (Reigning Phoenix Music) early! Tonight, the quintet are playing the first out of eight co-headline release shows with label mates ARION but they have also launched a lyric video for “Crawling,” another track taken from their new record, which was highly praised by press throughout and will finally be unleashed tomorrow. The song is based on strong synth leads entering one’s mind instantly – and there’s no chance to get rid of them anytime soon. Taken over by guitar duo Ihlenfeld/Loncaric, the melody settles even more, resulting in another new BRAINSTORM anthem while telling a critical story about expectations the society has from individuals and reminding fans of the importance of free speech. “Another single on the album and perhaps the most melodic track on “Plague Of Rats.” ‘Crawling in’ and ‘crawling out’ suggest a feeling of being trapped and a desire for freedom. But what creeps in and where does it creep out? Having your own opinion has become very difficult in our world. In our society, we’re easily manipulated and lured with nice words to support or accept an opinion. For example, the line ‘I lured you with my sweet words’ is intended to clarify this somewhat. It’s good and important to represent completely contrary opinions sometimes. This is what today’s world has to endure. We don’t walk upright through a door but crawl through cracks to avoid attracting attention instead. If you don’t follow the instructions or – in this case – manipulation, you’re out. You fall off the grid and no longer belong. The message? Stand by yourself and your ideals…and don’t move like a skeleton or zombie,” states vocalist Andy B Franck. Check out the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ids2tik6It0 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 (ORDEN OGAN, ANGUS McSIX) for mixing and mastering at Greenman Studios, and featuring striking artwork by Gyula Havancsák (DESTRUCTION, KREATOR, GRAVE DIGGER etc.) 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 can now be pre-ordered in your preferred physical format (earbook, digipak-CD, colored vinyl, ticket bundle), pre-saved on your favorite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-ordered digitally (including the instant-grat track “Garuda (Eater of Snakes)”): https://brainstorm.rpm.link/plagueofratsPR
TRACK-LIST:
- Beyond Enemy Lines
- Garuda (Eater Of Snakes)
- False Memories
- The Shepherd Girl (Gitavoginda)
- Your Soul That Lingers In Me [feat. Elina Siirala]
- Masquerade Conspiracy
- From Hell [feat. Alex Krull]
- The Dark Of Night
- Crawling
- Celebrate Youth [RICK SPRINGFIELD Cover; excl. digipak/earbook bonus track]
- Curtains Fall
Track listing | Vinyl:A1. Beyond Enemy Lines
A2. Garuda (Eater Of Snakes)
A3. False Memories
A4. The Shepherd Girl (Gitavoginda)
A5. Your Soul That Lingers In Me (feat. Elina Siirala)
B6. Masquerade Conspiracy
B7. From Hell (feat. Alex Krull)
B8. The Dark Of Night
B9. Crawling
B10. Curtains FallTour dates:February 27, 2025 – DE – Aschaffenburg
February 28, 2025 – CH – Solothurn
March 1, 2025 – DE – Essen
March 2, 2025 – DE – Mannheim
March 3, 2025 – DE – Munich
March 4, 2025 – DE – Hamburg
March 5, 2025 – DE – Hannover
March 6, 2025 – DE – Stuttgart
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/plagueofratsPR
More from “Plague Of Rats”:
“Garuda (Eater Of Snakes)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giLwrNqQpTQ
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 ARION and Italian power progressive group STRANGER VISION. Further details on tour dates and ticket information are available below.
BRAINSTORM live:
“The Plague That Burns The Sky”
BRAINSTORM + ARION
Co-Headline Tour 2025
w/ STRANGER VISION
Presented by Rock Hard, musix, metal.de, powermetal.de, Decibel-Touring & RPM
27.02.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
28.02.2025 CH Solothurn – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
01.03.2025 DE Essen – Turock
02.03.2025 DE Mannheim – 7er Club
03.03.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Halle)
04.03.2025 DE Hamburg – Bahnhof Pauli
05.03.2025 DE Hanover – MusikZentrum
06.03.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
Excl. CD+ticket bundles: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/shopPR
Regular tickets: https://linktr.ee/brainstormarion
More upcoming BRAINSTORM live dates:
08.03.2025 NL Harderwijk – Estrado
09.03.2025 NL Gouda – StudioGonz
05. – 08.06.2025 DE Oettingen i. Bay. – Camping Battleground Festival
24.08.2025 PL Pindelo dos Milagres – Milagre Metaleiro Open Air
About BRAINSTORM:
BRAINSTORM boasts an unparalleled career: since their 1997 debut, Hungry, the band has continued to evolve and solidify their position in the international metal scene with standout albums like Metus Mortis (2001), Soul Temptation (2003), Liquid Monster (2005), and more recent releases such as Midnight Ghost (2018) and Wall of Skulls (2021). Having toured worldwide and achieved impressive chart positions in recent years, BRAINSTORM remains as determined as ever to set new milestones instead of resting on their laurels.
BRAINSTORM are:
Andy B. Franck | Vocals
Torsten Ihlenfeld | Guitars
Milan Loncaric | Guitars
Jim Ramses | Bass
Dieter Bernert | Drums
More on BRAINSTORM:
brainstorm-web.net | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | RPM
About Reigning Phoenix Music
Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme, hard, and heavy music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists, by offering best services and practices in the industry. But most important is to help the artists amplify their art and talent to a winning formula for success. The label recently opened a new office in London, UK.
Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated and listen to ‘Crawling’ along with other new tracks in the RPM New Releases playlist on Spotify. Subscribe here: https://rpm.link/spotifynewreleasesPR.
More on RPM:
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