Rage - A New World Rising - reviews

    Rage's "A New World Rising" was released on 26. September 2025. It is akready 27th studio album of that German band formed in 1984 released just a year after previous album "Afterlifelines". The promotion first single from this album is "". I can say that this one of bunch of better this year albums. Here are some sentences.

"German Heavy Thrashers, Rage, have been kicking it for some years now, and their sound has always been distinctive, blending the elements of Classic Thrash, with the defined melody of Classic Heavy Metal. Their new album, “A New World Rising”, promises much of the same, but with more modern techniques thrown into the mix. (...)
After a brief ambient intro, Rage launch into the thunderous ‘Innovation’, and it is indeed everything you’d expect. Crazy pace, like a runaway train steamrollering towards you, with drums and bass providing the heart-pounding rhythm, wailing guitars, with some ridiculous finger skills, and the unmistakable gravel of frontman Peavy Wagner. It’s Rage through and through.(...)"
Ever Metal 7,5/10

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"(...)A NEW WORLD RISING is a bit of a concept album, with songs warning of the possible dystopian future that possibly awaits mankind if we continue down the path we seem to be set upon. The album is a literal juggernaut of a sonic hurricane. From start to finish, Rage never lets up with its assault on your brain and ears. Two stand out tracks, ‘Innovation’ and ‘Straight to Hell ’25’ should propel this record onto Top of the Year lists in a perfect world.(...)
In a nutshell? A NEW WORLD RISING should break this band into the big leagues. They have put in the miles and the years. They have paid their dues. And, they have released probably the best record of their career."
Metal Epidemic 5/5

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"(...) Rage is an extremely productive band, as evidenced by their long list of full-length releases, the latest of which is “A New World Rising.” One of the great things about Rage is that the band found its signature sound early on. They maintained this basic texture and evolved it over the last 40 years.(...) although the album is heavier than the previous release, “Afterlifes,” and has a more optimistic spirit. While “Afterlifes” was a rather dark album, the newest release spreads more joy and positivity. This is evident in songs like 'Freedom'(...) The light-hearted guitar solo also spreads infectious optimism. At the same time, the album features heavy riffs that point back to thrash metal.(...)"
Markus' Heavy Music Blog 9/10

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"(...) This new Rage album came as a surprise to me! “A New World Rising” has everything a Rage fan wants! Everything we liked in Rage is here: massive riffs, fantastic melodies, fast rhythms and the signature vocals of Peavy! First of all, it is a very heavy album, yet it is so melodic and hooky – it has so many fresh, interesting compositional ideas, which stick in your mind and you cannot let them go! (...)"
Myth of Rock 8,5/10

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Average note: 8,75
Tracklist:

1. A New World Rising
3. Against The Machine
5. We'll Find A Way
6. Cross The Line
7. Next Generation
9. Leave Behind
10. Paradigm Change
11. Fear Out Of Time
12. Behind The Shield Of Misery
13. Straight To Hell

Line-up:
Peter "Peavy" Wagner - Bass, Vocals
Vassilios "Lucky" Maniatopoulos Drums, Vocals (additional)
Jean Bormann - Guitars.

My note
7/10
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Rage's official website

as new entry on week 125 of Stef Metal Chart.