Rise of the Hero

Rise of the Hero
Studio album by Iron Savior
Released	19 February, 2014 (JP) (Avalon Online) 28 February, 2014 (EU) 18 March, 2014 (US)
Recorded	June - December 2013 at Powerhouse Studio, Hamburg, Germany
Genre	Power metal, heavy metal
Length	55:06
Label	AFM
Producer	Piet Sielck
Iron Savior chronology
The Landing (2011)The Landing2011 Rise of the Hero (2014)

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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.

Track Listing

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) - 3:55
10. "Firestorm" - 4:58
11. "The Demon" - 5:02
12. "Fistraiser" - 4:40

Limited Edition Bonus Track

1. "I've Been to Hell 2014" - 4:05

Japanese Edition Bonus Track

1. "Mind Over Matter 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

• Piet Sielck - Vocals, Guitars
• Joachim "Piesel" Küstner – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Additional Lead Vocals on "I've Been To Hell 2014" and "Mind Over Matter 2014"
• Jan-Sören Eckert - Bass, Backing Vocals
• Thomas Nack – Drums, Backing Vocals

Production

• Felipe Machado Franco - Cover Art, Artwork, Design
• Piet Sielck - Producer, Engineering, Mixing, Mastering
• Jan Rubach - Engineering (Drums)
• Anabell Ganske - Photography