Behold the third opus by this rising force of the European Power Metal scene, featuring ten uplifting songs that are meant to help you get through hard times.

Founded in 2022 in Debrecen, Hungary by bassist Zoltán Papi, Burning Sun are a rising force in the underground Heavy, Power and Speed Metal scene. Delivering the kind of metal that is rare nowadays, the kind of music that is rooted in Helloween, Gamma Ray, Edguy, Hammerfall and 90’s Power Metal with no compromises, only pure dedication and passion, the band currently formed of Nicolas Peter on vocals and guitars, Pancho Ireland also on the guitars, Zoltán Papi on bass, and Edmond Kulcsár on drums returns with their third full-length opus, titled Power to Survive, following up on their critically acclaimed 2023 debut Wake of Ashes, and their 2025 sophomore Retribution. Adorned by a classy artwork by Artem Astaroth, showcasing the character of Emaly, who plays a major role in the band’s identity as she appears on all artworks, such a high-energy album features ten uplifting songs that are meant to help you get through hard times, just the way we like it in Heavy and Power Metal.

It’s pedal to the metal in the frantic Power Metal extravaganza titled Quest Divine, with the soaring vocals by Nicolas matching perfectly with the song’s riffs and beats; followed by Emaly’s Hymn, featuring Herbie Langhans of Steel Rhino and The Lightbringer of Sweden, offering more of that characteristic European Power Metal sound we all love so much. In other words, simply raise your fists and sing it along with those metal warriors. Nicolas and Pancho then bring forward an Iron Maiden-inspired twin guitar attack in Tale of Brothers, while Zoltán and Edmond take care of the song’s thunderous, galloping rhythm; and their striking guitars are screaming loud once again in Light of the World, offering us all a very good reason to headbang like there’s no tomorrow. And featuring the indomitable Alexandra Lioness (aka Aleksandra Stamenković) of Chaos Rising, Frozen Crown and Jenner, get ready to be caught in a Power Metal mosh to the sound of Over and Beyond, again presenting Nicolas’ trademark, electrifying vocals.

Come Home might be the most generic of all songs, sounding like a billion other songs recorded by several bands out there; whereas the thunderous bass by Zoltán and the classic beats by Edmond kick off the mid-tempo battle hymn Spirit Alive, presenting hints of classic Hard Rock added to their core sonority. It’s then time for a short but extremely fast Gamma Ray-inspired tune titled Prayer before we face Holy Light, a beautiful ballad led by the passionate vocals by Nicolas that brings peace to our hearts, flowing into the closing tune We Rise Again, a sword yielding anthem led by the unstoppable beats and fills by Edmond, inspiring us all to join Burning Sun in the battlefield until our last breath.

Inspired by the 90’s golden era of European Power Metal and taking their name from a phenomenal Helloween song, Burning Sun channel soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and heroic storytelling in their new album, and you can get in touch with those metal warriors via Facebook and Instagram, including their live performances, listen to their battle hymns on any streaming service like Spotify, and of course, buy their striking new album from BandCamp or by clicking HERE. We all need a lot of power to survive in our rotten and decaying world, and the power of true Heavy Metal like what Burning Sun have to offer in their newborn beast is undoubtedly the most effective one for such a demanding challenge.

Best moments of the album: Emaly’s Hymn, Over and Beyond and We Rise Again.

Worst moments of the album: Come Home.

Released in 2026 Pride & Joy Music

Track listing
1. Quest Divine 4:09
2. Emaly’s Hymn 4:18
3. Tale of Brothers 5:20
4. Light of the World 3:37
5. Over and Beyond 3:41
6. Come Home 3:55
7. Spirit Alive 4:50
8. Prayer 0:42
9. Holy Light 3:15
10. We Rise Again 5:05

Band members
Nicolas Peter – vocals, guitars
Pancho Ireland – guitars
Zoltán Papi – bass
Edmond Kulcsár – drums

Guest musicians
Herbie Langhans – vocals on “Emaly’s Hymn”
Alexandra Lioness – additional vocals on “Over and Beyond”
Alessio Perardi – additional vocals