Where Giants Fall I Rise | Once Ignited Dreams |Self-Release

Release Date: 8 August 2025

Format: Digital

Genre: Melodic Progressive/Death Metal

Country: Germany

Where Giants Fall I Rise is the personal project of German musician Alexander Grothe. After years of writing for different bands, he gathered a large archive of unfinished ideas, sketches and half shaped concepts. Instead of letting them gather dust in storage boxes and old hard drives, he rebuilt everything from the ground up. He composed, recorded and mixed the album on his own at Radio Moon Records in Ilsenburg with mastering by Tom Porcell Mastering. It is a clear snapshot of his musical identity across many years, collected into one full release.

“Once Ignited Dreams” moves between melodic death metal and melodic progressive metal with a guitar driven character. The production is modern, bright and spacious, which helps every part stand on its own. The album runs with a clear direction. Grothe leans heavily on melodic themes, changing patterns and steady energy. Even when the music grows more aggressive, it retains a steady emotional tone. It is easy to follow and easy to enjoy for listeners who want melody as the driving force rather than chaotic shifts.

The writing offers movement without sounding chaotic. Grothe structures his ideas in a straightforward way. Themes return, expand and transform with patience. There is no rush, no chaotic jumps, no random detours. The album stays loyal to a melodic path, using metal as the surrounding shell. Fans of Amorphis, In Flames, Omnium Gatherum, Insomnium, Wolfheart and Dimension Zero will notice familiar territory, although Grothe’s melodic choices give the album its own identity. The pacing is balanced. The album keeps a steady pulse from start to finish with no sudden drops in quality.

“Once Ignited Dreams” is an album built from older ideas, but nothing sounds stitched together or confused. Grothe managed to take material from many chapters of his life and shape it into one consistent musical line. It is a patient listen that rewards anyone who enjoys long form melodic writing with a metal edge.

Score: 7.5

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