REAPER’S REVENGE (Heavy Metal – Germany 🇩🇪) – Set to release their new EP “Fire Force Devil” via NRT Records on August 15, 2025 #ReapersRevenge #heavymetal

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Reaper’s Revenge ignite a Heavy Metal outcry with  Fire Force Devil  – a sonic warning against apathy and destruction

When the  Fire Force Devil  rages, all that remains is scorched earth. Scenarios like these, long present in the world of entertainment, are no longer mere dystopian fiction. Our world is burning—both literally and metaphorically. Forests fall prey to flames, glaciers melt under the heat of our indifference. It is this theme that the Bavarian heavy metal band  Reaper’s Revenge  tackles on their new EP “ Fireforce Devil ”—a forceful warning against the fire demon of destruction and the zeitgeist of apathy in modern society. Visually, the three-track release is accompanied by dedicated music videos created by  Sebastian Bockisch  and  Benedikt Bokisch  of  DigitalstandART .

Following a lineup change in 2024, guitarist  Christopher “Flex” Knauer  took over lead vocals from  Christian Bösl , transforming  Reaper’s Revenge  into a four-piece band based in the greater Nuremberg area. The current lineup— Christopher Knauer  (lead vocals & guitar),  Hermann Weiß  (guitar),  Christian Oppel  (bass), and  Thomas Seiferlein  (drums)—has performed several concerts since March 2024, including a show on March 9 in Burglengenfeld alongside  Bad Hoven  and  Wanted Inc. , and a slot at the  Krach Open Air  on July 20. Another highlight came on November 3, when  Reaper’s Revenge  supported  Mystic Prophecy  as part of their Hellfire Tour at the  VAZ Burglengenfeld , alongside  Iron Savior . In January 2025,  Reaper’s Revenge  signed a record deal with German label  NRT-Records . To mark this new partnership, the band released a remastered compilation of all their past music videos in 4K via NRT-Records’ official YouTube channel on January 24, 2025. Together with labelmates  Uzziel , as well as  Exorcist  and  Burning Head , the band performed on March 15 at the  Amberg Metal Mayhem festiva l at  JUZ klarwerk . On July 11, 2025,  Reaper’s Revenge  released  “Wisdom Drug” , the first single and music video from  “Fire Force Devil”, offering a taste of what’s to come. The full EP will be released on August 15, 2025, marking the band’s first new material since their 2021 album  “Versus” . In addition to the title track  “Fire Force Devil” , which takes a critical look at ecological irresponsibility, the EP includes the socially conscious single  Wisdom Drug  and  Faults Proceeding —a cautionary take on the growing power of artificial intelligence.

Formed in 2013 in Amberg, Bavaria,  Reaper’s Revenge  stands for old-school heavy metal, enriched with influences from power and thrash metal. From the outset, the band has placed strong emphasis on serious, socially critical lyrics, deliberately avoiding stereotypical metal clichés. The original lineup— Christopher Knauer  (guitar),  Christian Bösl  (vocals),  Dominique Hoffmann  (bass), and  Klaus Hegen  (drums)—released their self-produced demo followed by their debut album “ The Wall of Fear and Darkness ” in 2014. Live shows alongside  Axxis  and  Majesty  quickly earned them a reputation as a powerful live act.

After initial lineup changes— Hermann Weiß  replaced  Philipp Wein  on guitar,  Thomas Seiferlein  took over drums from  Stephan Hauer , and  Christian Oppel  joined on bass—the band released their second album “ Virtual Impulse ” in 2018. This record leaned further into anthemic power metal, with tracks like “ What Have I Done ” and “ Bringer of Light ” becoming fan favorites. In 2019, they released the single “Changing World” as a preview of their third album, “ Versus ”, which was later promoted with video singles “ Phlegmatrix ”, “ Warheads ”, and the ballad “ My Fading Silence ”.

On October 8, 2021, “ Versus ” was officially released and praised by critics for balancing tradition and progression. Appearances at  Mosh Open Air ,  Metal im Woid , and their 10th stage anniversary in December 2023 further cemented the band’s reputation as a reliable live force. Shortly thereafter, lead singer  Christian Bösl  unexpectedly left the band, with guitarist  Christopher Knauer  stepping up as frontman.

The new four-piece lineup returned to the stage on March 9, 2024, performed at  Krach Open Air  in the summer, and shared the stage with Swedish metal band  Ambush  in Weiden. Another major milestone followed on November 3, 2024, when  Reaper’s Revenge  supported  Mystic Prophecy  at  VAZ Burglengenfeld  alongside  Iron Savior.

In January 2025, the band signed to German independent label  NRT-Records . On January 24, the band’s complete video catalog was released in remastered 4K versions via the label’s YouTube channel. Their first hometown show after signing the deal was on March 15, 2025, at “ Metal Mayhem Amberg ,” where they performed with Exorcist, Burning Head, and fellow  NRT-Records  act  Uzziel .

With “ Wisdom Drug ”, released on July 11,  Reaper’s Revenge  offered an audiovisual critique of fake news and the empathy-deprived lethargy of the Facebook generation.

With “ Fire Force Devil ” and the accompanying EP,  Reaper’s Reven ge  now turn the page to a new chapter in their story—issuing sharp criticism of social structures, a lack of empathy, and the looming shadows of a dystopian future. The music video for the title track also premieres on the day of release. The cover artwork—like the music videos—was created by  DigitalstandART .

Friends of heavy metal can mark August 15, 2025 in their calendars: That’s when  Fire Force Devil  will be released via  NRT-Records , including accompanying music videos.

Track List:

1. Fire Force Devil
2. Wisdom Drug
3. Faults Proceeding

   Product Info:

   Artist:  Reaper’s Revenge
   Title : Fire Force Devil

All songs written by:
Reaper’s Revenge 

Reaper’s Revenge are:
Christopher Knauer 
Guitars & Lead Vocals
Hermann Weiß
Guitars & Vocals
Christian Oppel
Bass Guitar
Thomas Seiferlein
Drums 

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