Primal Fear - Rulebreaker

Frontiers Music Srl will release the new PRIMAL FEAR studio album, "Rulebreaker", on January 29, 2016. The effort will be made available in CD, deluxe CD/DVD and — in collaboration with Soulfood Music in Germany — on vinyl and a special super-limited vinyl edition featuring an eagle head on the vinyl.

A trailer for "Rulebreaker" is available below.

"Rulebreaker" combines the strongest PRIMAL FEAR moments ever, with a well-balanced typical PRIMAL FEAR trademark riff vibe, crushing songs and some very ambitious musical journeys.

PRIMAL FEAR recently parted ways with Brazilian drummer Aquiles Priester (HANGAR, ANGRA) and replaced him with Francesco Jovino (U.D.O.). In addition, founding PRIMAL FEAR guitarist Tom Naumann — who has been touring with the group for the past couple of years years — has now officially rejoined the band as a full member.

Singer Ralf Scheepers says: "We have so much energy, fantastic melodies and a hell of a drum groove on each and every song. There is no doubt that the fans will love it as much as I do! And again we have achieved to combine bombastic and atmospheric orchestral sounds with soaring heavy metal riffs and licks, together with ear-splitting screams and also emotional sequences. We have kept the promise of being a heavy metal band with all the trademarks for which people love PRIMAL FEAR."

After the massive "Delivering The Black" world tour, PRIMAL FEAR started the songwriting in spring 2015 and recorded at Hansen Studios in Denmark, with producer Mat Sinner and engineer Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, PRETTY MAIDS, AMARANTHE). Mat Sinner adds: "We learned a lot during the 'Delivering The Black' sessions and the following world tour. We tried to put this know-how and all the positive energy into the songs and production of 'Rulebreaker'. Working the second time with Jacob Hansen and even recording in his studio, gave another dimension to our sound, plus the recording comeback of founding member Tom Naumann was the right move."

Classic and ultra-fresh PRIMAL FEAR have created riff-rockers like the album opener "Angels Of Mercy", and groove monsters "The End Is Near" and "Bullets And Tears", which hit the bulls-eye from the beginning. The album features another untamed speed killer "In Metal We Trust" and the metal anthem and title track "Rulebreaker". The melodic and unique ballad "The Sky Is Burning" shows a different side of PRIMAL FEAR with a new vibe and a monster chorus. And of course, PRIMAL FEAR included again an 11-minute plus prog metal tour de force entitled "We Walk Without Fear", spiced with big orchestral arrangements and complex sound designs.

"Rulebreaker" track listing:

01. Angels Of Mercy
02. The End Is Near
03. Bullets & Tears
04. Rulebreaker
05. In Metal We Trust
06. We Walk Without Fear
07. At War With The World
08. The Devil In Me
09. Constant Heart
10. The Sky Is Burning
11. Raving Mad
12. Final Call (bonus track; deluxe edition only)
11. Don't Say You've Never Been Warned (bonus track; deluxe edition only)

DVD (deluxe edition only):

* The End Is Near (video clip)
* Angels Of Mercy (video clip)
* Making Of "Rulebreaker"

PRIMAL FEAR is:

Ralf Scheepers - Vocals
Alex Beyrodt - Guitar
Magnus Karlsson – Guitar, Keyboards
Tom Naumann - Guitar
Francesco Jovino - Drums
Mat Sinner - Bass, Vocals


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Here's the new video and single for "The End Is Near"

Great news. I thought Delivering The Black was awesome. I'm sure this one will be too.

perfect news. I hate the dark cold month of january so a new primal fear will surely give me a boost.

and the posted track is marvelous.

I lost track of these guys two or three albums ago. I hate falling behind... (sigh)

Thought their last one was their best since Black Sun, so I'm excited.

Oh, yes. This is great news. I love Ralf's voice.

I think they peaked at 16 6 but i'll check this out.

I preordered the deluxe and will order the vinyl as well. Will be seeing them on May 5th 2016 in Mpls., MN at Mill City Nights.

Wargod

Should be a cool show.

Dark Horseman wrote:

I think they peaked at 16 6 but i'll check this out.

the two that followed 16.6 are also awesome. worth owning.

Here's another new song - "In Metal We Trust."

heavy! this is on my want list.

Another ripper of a track... I played Delivering the Black to death last year and I'm sure I will with Rulebreaker also....

A great sounding tune that just gets the ole head moving and swaying back in forth....

mr.electric39 wrote:

Another ripper of a track... I played Delivering the Black to death last year and I'm sure I will with Rulebreaker also....

A great sounding tune that just gets the ole head moving and swaying back in forth....

I playef delivering the black last night. awesome album.

One more new song - "Bullets & Tears"

in anticipation of the upcoming album, I played this track earlier today.

the band's best imo:

Another new video has been released.  This time it's "Angels of Mercy."

These new tunes are really good.

Delivering the Black was really strong and this new one seems to be continuing in that same strong vein.

Two more kick ass tracks and Ralf sounds awesome as always. 2016 is looking real good so far (PF, ARP, Megadeth, Anthrax) and might even surpass last years awesome output.

I am 9 tracks in and this thing just crushes. Heavy, melodic, and memorable with Ralf's signature vox and the triple axe attack featuring the underrated Tom Nauman. This one is going to be tough to take out of the player.

the sentinel wrote:

I am 9 tracks in and this thing just crushes. Heavy, melodic, and memorable with Ralf's signature vox and the triple axe attack featuring the underrated Tom Nauman. This one is going to be tough to take out of the player.

I'm enjoying it as well. It's a good companion to Delivering The Black.

Witchfinder wrote:

the sentinel wrote:

I am 9 tracks in and this thing just crushes. Heavy, melodic, and memorable with Ralf's signature vox and the triple axe attack featuring the underrated Tom Nauman. This one is going to be tough to take out of the player.

I'm enjoying it as well.  It's a good companion to Delivering The Black.

Great. I love Delivering The Black. I need to get this asap.