Iron Savior stand as veterans and trailblazers of the traditional power metal scene, proudly carrying nearly three decades of legacy. Founded in 1996 by guitarist and vocalist Piet Sielck, the Hamburg-based band quickly made a name for themselves with their electrifying blend of classic power metal and science fiction-inspired storytelling.
Their early albums, steeped in a narrative about a spaceship bearing the band’s name, have long captivated fantasy-loving metal fans and remain fan favourites to this day. Releases like “Iron Savior” [1997], “Unification” and “Interlude” [both 1999], “Dark Assault” [2001], “Condition Red” [2002], and “Battering Ram” [2004] became instant classics – so popular, in fact, that they eventually sold out.
In order to meet the demand, Iron Savior — now consisting of Sielck, guitarist Joachim Küstner and a rhythm section powered by Patrick Klose (drums) and latest member Patrick Opitz (bass) — didn’t only re-record the material from their Noise Records years [1997-2004], they even added an additional doze of enthusiasm to the original songs. Part 1 and 2 of these session have been received enormously well from fans, that’s why the group are even prouder to announce the release of the concluding third part of their legacy worshipping “Reforged” series today.
Due out on August 22nd, 2025, “Reforged – Machine World” features reinterpreted songs as well as a cover version of Judas Priest’s “Starbreaker”, skilfully bridging to Iron Savior’s old tradition of frequently paying tribute to the ‘metal gods’. The new 2CD/LP marks the quartet’s debut release at their new label home Perception, the promising new division of Reigning Phoenix Music, where they (re-)unite with other well-known acts such as Danko Jones, Grailknights, J.B.O., and Serious Black among others. The 16 included tracks were recorded and produced at Powerhouse Studio Hamburg by frontman Sielck, who additionally took care of mixing, mastering and artwork/layout of the album.
Band leader Piet Sielck comments: “After collaborating with Nils Wasko and Jochen Richert [managing director] at AFM Records, I didn’t have to think twice when it came to deciding about a new partner. Continuing success, chart entries and three satisfied parties – band, fans and label – are more than enough reasons to follow the two of them to Perception and the Reigning Phoenix Music family. Onwards to at least 15 more years of this fruitful union”!
Convince yourselves and stream it here.
Label strategist Wasko adds: “We’re really thankful for Iron Savior’s trust, and we’re equally happy to continue working with Piet and his fellow men at Perception. Having a collaborative long-term plan, Iron Savior are only warming up, and we’re extremely confident to reach new extragalactic spheres together, with their final ‘Reforged’ chapter blasting off on the journey to their next original studio album. Power and melodic metal maniacs, go aboard”!
Formats:
• RPM EU excl. bundles: 2LP vinyl OR 2CD-digipak + patch
• 2CD-digipak
• ‘Starbreaker’ blue 2LP vinyl [alternative cover]
• Digital
Pre-order & pre-save “Reforged – Machine World” here.
Tracklist:
01. Never Say Die [taken from 2001’s “Dark Assault”]
02. Eye of the World [taken from 2001’s “Dark Assault”]
03. Walls of Fire [taken from 2002’s “Condition Red”]
04. Time Will Tell [taken from 2004’s “Battering Ram”]
05. Dragons Rising [taken from 2001’s “Dark Assault”]
06. Stonecold [taken from 1999’s “Interlude” EP]
07. Machine World [taken from 2004’s “Battering Ram”]
08. Stand Against the King [taken from 2004’s “Battering Ram”]
09. Break It Up [taken from 1997’s “Iron Savior”]
10. Contortions of Time [taken from 1999’s “Interlude” EP]
11. Wings of Deliverance [taken from 2004’s “Battering Ram”]
12. Touching the Rainbow [taken from 1999’s “Interlude” EP]
13. I Will Be There [taken from 2002’s “Condition Red”]
14. Forevermore [taken from 1999’s “Unification”]
15. H.M. Powered Man [taken from 2004’s “Battering Ram”]
16. Starbreaker [Judas Priest Cover]
Today’s announcement is supported by the first appetizer of the ‘upgraded’ album, “Eye of the World” [2025 Version], which can originally be found on Iron Savior’s 2001 effort, “Dark Assault”.
“I was just never happy with this song. Somehow it didn’t really take off. But the new version is an absolute hit and is now even being released as the first single”, comments Sielck.
After recently returning to Italian stages, appearances at select festivals, including Metal Hammer Paradise, will conclude Iron Savior’s live year.
European Live Shows 2025:
31.05.2025 DE Utersum – Sunset Bash
21.06.2025 DE Siegburg – Kubana Live Club*
28.06.2025 DE Weselberg – Sicking High Rock
05.07.2025 DE Wieslet – Datscha Open Air
29. – 31.08.2025 GR Volos – Golden R. Festival
13.09.2025 DE Bisingen – Umsonst & Draußen Zollernalb
18.10.2025 MX Monterrey – Cacique Metal Fest
07./08.11.2025 NL Apeldoorn – Brainstorm Festival
28./29.11.2025 DE Weissenhäuser Strand/Ostsee – Metal Hammer Paradise
* (w/ Mystic Prophecy, Generation Steel)
Line-up:
Piet Sielck – Vocals, guitars
Joachim Küstner – Guitars
Patrick Opitz – Bass
Patrick Klose – Drums
Weblinks:
www.iron-savior.com
www.facebook.com/ironsavior1996
