BRAINSTORM, the acclaimed Southern German metal band, proudly present the lyric video for their thrilling second single, “Beyond Enemy Lines,” from their highly anticipated album, Plague Of Rats. This new album is set to launch on February 28, 2025 via RPM. Continuing the momentum from their successful first single, “Garuda (Eater Of Snakes),” BRAINSTORM introduce :Beyond Enemy Lines.” This track is sure to captivate not only the band’s fans but also lovers of high-octane metal music. Featuring intricate guitar tapping, powerful drumming, and majestic orchestration, the song perfectly encapsulates what a leading track in a heavy/power metal album should offer. Frontman Andy B. Franck brings a unique intensity to the song, with lyrics that explore themes of war on a deeply personal level.
“‘Beyond Enemy Lines’ combines many of our trademarks with recent, modern influences. The track has incredible power: it’s fast, goes straight into your neck and also deals with it a lyrical topic that concerns us all very much. Overcoming mental boundaries and trusting strangers or giving them a chance has become very difficult. Escaping into hatred and agitation is easier and promotes violence and wars. This is also a topic for BRAINSTORM that we would like to take up in order to draw attention. Of course, only a song that has power goes with it. We are very proud of that because this track has exactly that power!” add BRAINSTORM.
Watch the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuSBlOfFDPQ
Listen to Beyond Enemy Lines: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/beyondenemylinesPR
In exciting collaboration news, Plague Of Rats features two notable guest artists. Alex Krull of ATROCITY and LEAVES’ EYES lends his formidable growls to the track “From Hell”, while LEAVES’ EYES lead vocalist Elina Siirala adds her ethereal vocals to “Your Soul That Lingers In Me.”
Plague Of Rats can be pre-ordered in your preferred physical format [earbook, digipak-cd, jewelcase-CD, coloured vinyl, ticket bundle], pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP) or pre-ordered digitally (incl. instant-grat tracks “Beyond Enemy Lines’ & ‘Garuda (Eater Of Snakes))”: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/plagueofratsPR
More from “Plague Of Rats”:
“Garuda (Eater Of Snakes)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giLwrNqQpTQ
To celebrate the album’s release, BRAINSTORM will embark on a tour through Germany, including a performance in Switzerland. Joining them on this tour will be Finnish melodic metal band ARION and Italian power progressive group STRANGER VISION. Further details on tour dates and ticket information are available below.
BRAINSTORM remain a vital force in the metal scene, seamlessly blending traditional elements with modern influences in their latest work, Plague Of Rats. Drawing inspiration from the rich and mystical narratives of ancient Indian civilization, this album delivers an energetic line-up of tracks devoid of slow songs or ballads, fully embodying the band’s dynamic and robust metal style. Expertly crafted with the collaboration of Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann for mixing and mastering at Greenman Studios, and featuring striking artwork by Gyula Havancsák and photography by Alex Kühr, Plague Of Rats offers ten compelling new tracks that transport listeners to the captivating worlds of India and beyond.
Plague Of Rats – Track Listing:
01. Beyond Enemy Lines
02. Garuda (Eater Of Snakes)
03. Fale Memories
04. The Shepherd Girl (Gitavoginda)
05. Your Soul That Lingers In Me [feat. Elina Siirala]
06. Masquerade Conspiracy
07. From Hell [feat. Alex Krull]
08. The Dark Of Night
09. Crawling
10. Celebrate Youth [RICK SPRINGFIELD Cover; excl. digipak/earbook bonus track]
11. Curtains Fall
BRAINSTORM live:
“The Plague That Burns The Sky”
BRAINSTORM + ARION
Co-Headline Tour 2025
w/ STRANGER VISION
Presented by Rock Hard, musix, metal.de, powermetal.de, Decibel-Touring & RPM
27.02.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
28.02.2025 CH Solothurn – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
01.03.2025 DE Essen – Turock
02.03.2025 DE Mannheim – 7er Club
03.03.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Halle)
04.03.2025 DE Hamburg – Bahnhof Pauli
05.03.2025 DE Hanover – MusikZentrum
06.03.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
Excl. CD+ticket bundles: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/shopPR
Regular tickets: https://linktr.ee/brainstormarion
More upcoming BRAINSTORM live dates:
08.03.2025 NL Harderwijk – Estrado
09.03.2025 NL Gouda – StudioGonz
05. – 08.06.2025 DE Oettingen i. Bay. – Camping Battleground Festival
11.07.2025 BG Chirpan – Midalidare Rock In the Wine Valley *NEW*
24.08.2025 PT Pindelo dos Milagres – Milagre Metaleiro Open Air
About BRAINSTORM
BRAINSTORM look back on an unparalleled career: since their 1997 debut Hungry, the band have continued to develop and to consolidate their position in the international metal scene with albums like Metus Mortis [2001], Soul Temptation [2003], Liquid Monster [2005], and most recently Midnight Ghost [2018] and Wall Of Skulls [2021]. They have toured worldwide and achieved impressive chart positions in recent years, but instead of resting on their laurels, they are more determined than ever to set new milestones.
BRAINSTORM are:
Andy B. Franck | vocals
Torsten Ihlenfeld | guitars
Milan Loncaric | guitars
Jim Ramses | bass
Dieter Bernert | drums
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About Reigning Phoenix Music
Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme, hard, and heavy music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists, by offering best services and practices in the industry. But most important is to help the artists amplify their art and talent to a winning formula for success. The label recently opened a new office in London, UK.
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