Rise of the Hero
Studio album by
Iron Savior
Released19 February 2014 (JP) (Avalon Online)
28 February 2014 (EU)
18 March 2014 (US)
RecordedJune - December 2013 at Powerhouse Studio, Hamburg, Germany
GenrePower metal, heavy metal
Length55:06
LabelAFM
ProducerPiet Sielck
Iron Savior chronology
The Landing
(2011) 		Rise of the Hero
(2014) 		Titancraft
(2016)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Traveller[1]
Ultimate Guitar[2]

Rise of the Hero is the eighth studio album by German heavy metal band Iron Savior which was released on 28 February 2014 via AFM Records.[3] It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Powerhouse Studio in Hamburg from June - December 2013 with the drums being recorded at Rekorder Studio in November 2013.

A music video was made for "Burning Heart".[4]

Track listing

All music is composed by Iron Savior except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Ascendence" (Intro) 1:28
2."Last Hero" 5:00
3."Revenge of the Bride" 4:35
4."From Far Beyond Time" 5:17
5."Burning Heart" 4:39
6."Thunder from the Mountains" 5:08
7."Iron Warrior" 4:41
8."Dragon King" 5:43
9."Dance with Somebody" (Mando Diao cover)Björn Dixgård, Gustaf Norén3:55
10."Firestorm" 4:58
11."The Demon" 5:02
12."Fistraiser" 4:40
Limited Edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
1."I've Been to Hell" (Re-recorded 2014)4:05
Japanese bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
1."I've Been to Hell" (Re-recorded 2014)4:05
2."Mind Over Matter" (Re-recorded 2014)5:36

Album information

When giving all the insight on the album, Piet Sielck gave a brief explanation as needed:

"As usual, the new album was recorded and produced in my own Powerhouse Studio. So, what can be expected? A full dose of first-class, heavy music; power metal to the max! We’ve got one really big surprise for you all though, and so far, it’s just been known as 'The Surprise Track'….. We recently did a cover version of Mando Diao’s “Dance With Somebody” and, whatever works is allowed, right? Originally it was recorded only as a bonus track for the limited edition, but we simply liked it so much that we finally decided to make it a regular album track….."

Credits

Production

References

  1. ^ "Iron Savior Rise Of The Hero review". metaltraveller.com. Retrieved 2014-04-07.
  2. ^ UG Team. "Rise Of The Hero review by Iron Savior". Ultimate Guitar. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  3. ^ "IRON SAVIOR: 'Rise Of The Hero' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
  4. ^ "IRON SAVIOR - Burning Heart (2014) // AFM Records". YouTube. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
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