Let’s begin this little treatise with a self-confident thesis: The long and successful career of German band Rage probably hasn’t seen an album yet that reflects the positive spirit of the musicians involved, their enthusiasm, creativity and optimism as much as “A New World Rising”.
Almost two years after its pretty dystopian predecessor “Afterlifelines”, Peavy Wagner (vocals, bass), Jean Bormann (guitar) and Vassilios “Lucky” Maniatopoulos (drums) unleash a positive, ultra-heavy thrash metal firework which blends that typical Rage sound with contemporary elements and in its entirety represents probably the band‘s most diverse work to date.
“This applies not only to us, but to everyone: We need to get out of the destructive mindset that is currently omnipresent. A lot of people think the world is about to come to an end, everything is interpreted in a negative way, and some of it is even deliberately controlled because it’s easier to manipulate people with fear. That’s why our message is: Think independently! And don’t believe everything you’re told!”, says band founder Peavy Wagner, explaining the basic tenor of “A New World Rising”.
Peavy again: “The tracks on ‘A New World Rising’ are direct and catchy but at the same time playful and multi-faceted without losing themselves. I think you can hear how inspired we were during the songwriting process, how much we feel at home in our typical Rage cosmos and how much we have evolved. There may be no numbers with orchestrations this time – we’re saving that for the next album – but there’s everything that Rage stands for, plus a lot more”.
The first single “Freedom” is the perfect first representative of their new album, a haunting up-tempo number, very catchy, very focused, with lyrics about the really important values in life, which, above all, include freedom.
You can watch the video for “Freedom” below.
“A New World Rising” will be released on September 26th, 2025, through SPV/Steamhammer worldwide, except Japan, in the following configurations:
• CD DigiPak
• LP Gatefold, 140 g, black vinyl, coloured insert
• Download / Streaming
Pre-order here.
• Exclusive CD/LP Bundles with a shirt and exclusive vinyl only at the Steamhammer shop
Pre-order here.
• LP Gatefold exclusive coloured edition only at the Napalm shop
Pre-order here.
Tracklist:
1. A New World Rising (1:20)
2. Innovation (3:17)
3. Against the Machine (4:11)
4. Freedom (3:11)
5. We’ll Find a Way (3:49)
6. Cross the Line (4:04)
7. Next Generation (3:38)
8. Fire in Your Eyes (3:28)
9. Leave Behind (4:12)
10. Paradigm Change (3:28)
11. Fear Out of Time (5:17)
12. Behind the Shield Of Misery (3:50)
13. Straight to Hell ‘25 (3:29)
European Tour Dates 2025:
28.06. SK – Belá nad Cirochou – Rock Pod Kameňom
18.07. DE – Coesfeld – Rock am Turm
25.07. DE – Kaufbeuren – Schlichtenfest
16.08. DE – Illingen – Burg Open Air
22.08. DE – Obrigheim – Rock im Hinterland
23.08. ES – Oviedo – Unirock Fest
30.08. DE – Dinslaken – Syls Festival
06.09. DE – Kierspe – Made 4 Metalheads
25.09. DE – Nürnberg – Hirsch
26.09. DE – Mannheim – 7er Club
27.09. DE – Neuenstadt – Best Of Music Festival
02.10. DE – Siegburg – Kubana
03.10. DE – Trier – Forum
04.10. DE – Hanerau/Hademarschen – Hademarscher Hof
05.10. DE – Herford – Kulturfabrik
09.10. CZ – Prague – Meet Factory
10.10. DE – Lindau – Club Vaudeville
11.10. IT – Turin – El Barrio
12.10. CH – Pratteln – Z7
07.12. DE – Bochum – Zeche (Dead Man’s Hand Festival)
Weblinks:
www.rage-official.com
facebook.com/RageOfficialBand
