Wings Of Steel | Winds Of Time | High Roller Records

Release Date: October 17th, 2025

Format: CD, Vinyl, Digital

Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock

Country: United States

Wings Of Steel started when Leo Unnermark and Parker Halub crossed paths in Los Angeles during their studies. They clicked fast, wrote their first material in 2019, and later introduced themselves with a self titled EP in 2022. Their first full album “Gates Of Twilight” arrived soon after and pulled attention in Europe, especially for Leo’s soaring vocals and Parker’s sharp guitar work. With drummer Damien Rainaud completing the trio in the studio and High Roller Records handling European distribution, the band’s momentum has grown into something serious. “Winds Of Time”, written and recorded in California through late 2024, marks their next big strike.

The new album opens in grand form with “Winds Of Time”, a long heavy metal odyssey that piles melody, storytelling and ambition into one towering introduction. The band pushes forward with confidence in their craft, not through arrogance, but through the simple fact that the material is strong. Leo raises the vocals to theatrical heights, never slipping into excess, while Parker’s guitar work navigates heroic leads, neoclassical fire and old school flair. The duo understands how to build tension and release without drifting, and the music keeps you locked in for the entire journey.

“Saints And Sinners” swings in with a sharp kick, bringing speed and adrenaline. It is short, energetic and delivers instant impact. “Crying” brings the emotional curveball, a power ballad with an 80s touch and guitar leads that flirt with blues phrasing. Further in, “Burning Sands” and “To Die In Holy War” have a strong heavy metal pulse, driven by galloping rhythms and soaring vocal lines. The band pulls inspiration from heroes of the past without copying them, shaping the influences into something personal. “Lights Go Out” steps into darker territory, atmospheric without drifting away from the heavy metal roots. Before closing, “We Rise” delivers one more triumphant climb, and “Flight Of The Eagle” lifts everything even higher with open sky ambition and big, expressive guitar leads.

“Winds Of Time” stands among the year’s best heavy metal albums. It is crafted with passion, high skill and no shortcuts. The performances are strong across the board, from the vocal power to the guitar wizardry to the precise drumming. The songwriting keeps the album engaging from the towering opener to the giant finale. Wings Of Steel proves that their rise is not hype, but the result of serious work and clear musical vision. This album deserves its place in the top releases of 2025.

Score: 9.5