Still riding on the wave of success caused by their 2025 album Plague Of Rats (February 28, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music; DE #13, SE #13, AT #41, CH #42, GR #50), Southern German heavy/power metallers BRAINSTORM use the final weeks of the warm season by having a creative stopover at the beach on their way back from the myth-enshrouded Indus world. Today, they present nothing but a metalled-up take on DON HENLEY’s classic track “The Boys Of Summer” to their fans.
The track was recorded during BRAINSTORM’s Plague Of Rats sessions in 2024, and the timing of its release couldn’t be more fitting as the group have entered the final stages of this year’s festival season.
Vocalist Andy B. Franck adds: “Even though ‘The Boys Of Summer’ deals with rather nostalgic themes of ‘summer love’ and the memory of a past relationship, for me – at the time a 13-year-old – it was, beyond the metal anthems of the 80s, a great song that I associated with summer, girls and the corresponding feeling for many, many years. DON HENLEY and the EAGLES are simply awe-inspiring. Even today, this song still evokes great memories for me, and since it’s also a song about questioning the past, this track fits perfectly into our times. I’m proud that we recorded it, and maybe it will be part of a show soon. People will love it and then share memories with this, our version!”
Watch the official visualizer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3p7Q8cB63U
Stream “The Boys Of Summer”: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/theboysPR
But the metal world doesn’t have to worry – the band are far from resting on their latest laurels: Behind the curtain, BRAINSTORM have been working on extending their 2025/2026 Plague Of Rats touring cycle, and the announcement of more live dates following their confirmation for the next edition of Summer Breeze Open Air (Dinkelsbühl, Germany) is really just a matter of time… Stay tuned!
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 (ORDEN OGAN, ANGUS McSIX) for mixing and mastering at Greenman Studios, and featuring striking artwork by Gyula Havancsák (DESTRUCTION, KREATOR, GRAVE DIGGER etc.) and photography by Alex Kühr, Plague Of Rats offers ten compelling new tracks that transport listeners to the captivating worlds of India and beyond.
Order/stream Plague Of Rats: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/plagueofratsPR
More from Plague Of Rats:
“Garuda (Eater Of Snakes)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giLwrNqQpTQ
“Beyond Enemy Lines” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuSBlOfFDPQ
“The Shepherd Girl (Gitagovinda)” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H54C3lR4yhU
“Crawling” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ids2tik6It0
Artwork: Gyula Havanczák
BRAINSTORM live:
24.08.2025 PT Pindelo dos Milagres – Milagre Metaleiro Open Air
30.08.2025 AT Graz – Metal on the Hill
20.09.2025 DE Schrobenhausen – Metal im Woid
29.11.2025 DE Bonn – Harmonie
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12. – 15.08.2026 DE Dinkelsbühl – Summer Breeze Open Air
More dates to be announced very soon…!
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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 and setting new milestones with their brand new album Plague Of Rats.
BRAINSTORM are:
Andy B. Franck | vocals
Torsten Ihlenfeld | guitars
Milan Loncaric | guitars
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.
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