Rage | A New World Rising | Steamhammer/SPV

Release Date: September 26^th, 2025

Format: LP/CD/Digital

Genre: Power Metal

Country: Germany

Rage has lived through every twist the German metal scene ever threw at them, and their history stretches back far enough to fill a bookshelf. Peavy Wagner has kept the band alive through countless lineups, always pushing forward with a stubborn spark that refuses to dim. “A New World Rising” arrives with that long running story behind it, carrying the energy of musicians who clearly enjoy creating together. Peavy, Jean Bormann and Vassilios Maniatopoulos tracked the album at their own studio in Leverkusen, giving it a personal touch that suits their long history.

The album leans into heavy, punchy metal with bright power metal edges. Rage aims for impact through strong hooks, quick shifts in tempo and vocals that cut straight through. There is a noticeable optimism running across the material, something that Peavy made very clear when talking about the band’s mindset. The message is simple, think for yourself, stop letting fear drive you. That tone fits their melodic writing, which pushes forward with steady pace and loud enthusiasm. The sound is familiar for Rage, still full of sharp riffs and that classic German approach to metal songwriting.

The thirteen songs move with speed and energy, each carrying a straightforward structure that helps the album stay lively. The guitar work keeps things tense and catchy, while Peavy’s voice remains the anchor. Nothing drifts into bloated territory, the band prefer quick strikes that leave an impression without dragging on. Rage taps into their heavy and thrashy side when needed, switching to more melodic phrases only to fire back into aggression moments later. This makes the album flow with the sense of a band who are comfortable in their skin and willing to push themselves creatively.

“A New World Rising” is one of those albums that shows Rage still has plenty to say. It is bright, loud, determined and written with the attitude of a band that refuses to sink into routine. Even with decades behind them, they charge forward with a spark that newcomers often struggle to summon. Fans of Helloween, Gamma Ray, Primal Fear, Running Wild and the rest of the German power metal family will find this one immediately appealing. Rage delivered their metal reputation, with a kick-ass album positive at its core.

Score: 8.0