Founded by bassist Mat Sinner and vocalist Ralf Scheepers, and completed by guitarist Tom Naumann and drummer Klaus Sperling, German metal commandos Primal Fear began to pave their way to the top of the scene in 1997. They’ve released thirteen studio albums and have played countless shows around the globe with relentless passion over the last twenty-five years. They band hit #7 of the German album charts (Primal Fear’s highest entry in their home country so far) and more top positions in other countries with their most recent offering, 2020’s “Metal Commando”. And there’s no end in sight as the band is already working on material for their next album.
Before the group enters the studio again and in celebration of their twenty-five-year anniversary, Primal Fear will release a deluxe version of their highly-praised self-titled debut album from 1998 — remastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Denmark and featuring three bonus tracks as well as an extended booklet featuring liner notes and many photos from the band archives — on July 15th, 2022, via Atomic Fire.
As a first glimpse of the record’s refreshed sound, watch a brand-new lyric video for hit song “Chainbreaker” off Primal Fear, which was crafted by Gabriel Management, below. Stream and download the track here.
Pre-order the album on CD, LP, and digitally here.
The album, which contains guest appearances by Kai Hansen (guitars; Helloween, Gammy Ray etc.) and Frank Rössler (additional keyboards), was originally recorded at House Of Music Studios, produced by founding member Mat Sinner, supported by Tom Naumann and Ralf Scheepers, and engineered by Achim Köhler. The iconic artwork was designed by Stephan Lohrmann, who also cooperated with Primal Fear for their latest studio album and other parts of their back catalog.
Tracklist:
1. Primal Fear
2. Chainbreaker
3. Silver & Gold
4. Promised Land
5. Formula One
6. Dollars
7. Nine Lives
8. Tears of Rage
9. Speedking
10. Battalions of Hate
11. Running in the Dust
12. Thunderdome
Bonus Tracks:
13. Breaker (Accept Cover)
14. Chainbreaker (live)
15. Running in the Dust (live)
Line-up:
Ralf Scheepers – Vocals
Mat Sinner – Bass, vocals
Tom Naumann – Guitars
Alexander Beyrodt – Guitars
Magnus Karlsson – Guitars
Michael Ehré – Drums
Weblinks:
www.primalfear.de
www.facebook.com/primalfearofficial
