This powerful German Symphonic Metal ensemble is back with their sophomore album, revolving around the major themes of power, freedom, rebellion, love, guilt, war, and the cycle of life and death.
Having carved out their own niche with an unmistakable blend of catchy Power Metal, detailed Melodic Metal, symphonic influences, and dark, mystical tones since their inception in 2012, Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany-based Symphonic Power Metal ensemble Timeless Rage is back with their sophomore effort My Kingdom Come, the follow-up to their 2022 album Untold. Currently formed of vocalist Nicolaj Ruhnow, guitarists Christian Pirch and Michael Benk, bassist Daniel Wengle, keyboardist Anna Keil, and drummer Klaus Buchfink, Timeless Rage have created an album with five chapters that range from orchestral opulence to uncompromising metal power, with its content revolving around the major themes of power, freedom, rebellion, love, guilt, war, and the cycle of life and death. Theological, mythological, and human perspectives are interwoven, questioning moral certainties as well as religious and social structures.
My Kingdom Come is simply epic and imposing from the very beginning, with Nicolaj stealing the spotlight with a powerful vocal performance while Christian and Michael deliver sheer adrenaline from their axes. Then Daniel’s bass and Klaus’ drums are boosted by the striking keys by Anna in The Seed Of Fear, resulting in a bold, multi-layered Symphonic Metal aria tailored for admirers of the genre; whereas investing in a more direct Power Metal sound led by the hammering drums by Klaus we have The Devil’s Masquerade, perfect for their live concerts. Conquistadores feels like an epic adventure on unruly waters, alternating between fast and heavy Power Metal moments and ethereal passages; and Moonbite Serenade offers us all six minutes of absolute heaviness in the form of Symphonic Metal led by the crushing drums by Klaus while Anna’s keys add an extra touch of epicness to their music.
A Vampire’s Legacy continues their symphonic adventure, perfect for admirers of the music by Kamelot, with Nicolaj once again delivering a striking vocal performance for our total delight. After the serene interlude Regrets, we’re treated to The Enemy Is You, where the band puts the pedal to the metal and brings forward the heaviest sound of all songs, in special the demolishing beats and fills by Klaus supported by Daniel’s rumbling bass, followed by We All Shall Fall, which despite its nice atmosphere and the haunting keys by Anna sounds a bit generic in the end compared to the rest of the album. Lastly, blending elements from Melodic Rock and AOR to their core sonority the band fires The Pale Death, also presenting another excellent riff attack by Christian and Michael to properly conclude the album.
In a nutshell, Timeless Rage deliver in My Kingdom Come a work that appeals to genre fans as well as listeners who value storytelling, atmosphere, and musical class, and you can join those talented Teutonic metal warriors on Facebook and Instagram (or simply by clicking HERE), staying up to date with all things surrounding the band, including their breathtaking live performances, as well as stream their music on Spotify, and purchase a copy of their thrilling new album from BandCamp or from Metalapolis Records. In a sea of never-ending gimmicks, Timeless Rage focus on what really matters, which is first-class heavy music with a strong background story, and I’m sure My Kingdom Come will be featured among the top Symphonic Metal albums of the year all across the world.
Best moments of the album: The Seed of Fear, Moonbite Serenade and The Enemy Is You.
Worst moments of the album: We All Shall Fall.
Released in 2026 Metalapolis Records
Track listing
1. My Kingdom Come 5:09
2. The Seed Of Fear 5:19
3. The Devil’s Masquerade 3:54
4. Conquistadores 4:56
5. Moonbite Serenade 6:16
6. A Vampire’s Legacy 4:20
7. Regrets 1:07
8. The Enemy Is You 5:06
9. We All Shall Fall 5:24
10. The Pale Death 4:21
Band members
Nicolaj Ruhnow – vocals
Christian Pirch – guitars
Michael Benk – guitars, backing vocals
Daniel Wengle – bass, backing vocals
Anna Keil – keyboards, backing vocals
Klaus Buchfink – drums