heavy-metal-darkness: Sainted Sinners | High On Fire

Monday, December 15, 2025

Sainted Sinners | High On Fire | ROAR

Release Date: November 21^st, 2025
Format: CD/LP/Digital
Genre: Hard Rock
Country: Germany

Sainted Sinners are an international classic hard rock band built around experienced names from the European rock scene. Led by vocalist Jack Meille and guitarist Frank Pané, the band focuses on traditional heavy rock values, strong songwriting, clear melodies and a straight rock attitude shaped by decades of live and studio work.

“High On Fire” is the fifth studio album by Sainted Sinners and it sounds like a band fully settled into its own space. The songs follow a classic hard rock framework rooted in the 70s and 80s, with strong riffs, melodic hooks and a steady rhythmic pulse. The album keeps a clear identity throughout, focusing on groove and song structure rather than flashy tricks. The overall production supports this approach, keeping everything clear and punchy without unnecessary decoration.

The material shows variety while staying within familiar territory. Tracks like “Crown Of Thorns” and “World’s On Fire” bring heavier energy, while songs such as “Sunshine” and “Sweet Sweet Addiction” lean more toward melody and classic rock charm. Jack Meille’s vocals sit comfortably at the center of the album, delivering lines with a blues soaked tone that fits the music well. The guitars and keyboards work side by side, giving the songs a warm, traditional Hard Rock character.

Lyrically and musically, “High On Fire” focuses on positivity, inner strength and everyday struggles, without turning heavy or dramatic. The album flows easily and keeps a steady pace, offering a solid listen that stays consistent across its runtime. Nothing here aims to surprise, the goal is clear, deliver classic hard rock with energy and respect for the genre’s roots. “High On Fire” is a well crafted release that will appeal to listeners who value traditional hard rock played by musicians who know the style inside out. It does not chase trends or extremes, instead it delivers a familiar and reliable sound that works best when taken as a full album experience.

Score: 7.5