Wings of Steel are one of the most exciting new bands in the traditional heavy metal scene. Based in Los Angeles, the band made a strong first impression with their debut album “Gates of Twilight”, which mixed 70s hard rock and 80s heavy metal in a fresh and inspired way. Now they are getting ready to release their second album, “Winds of Time”, and the single, “We Rise”, is already here—and it’s amazing! “We Rise” is a powerful, emotional ballad with a mid-tempo rhythm and a beautiful structure. The song starts softly, with calm guitar melodies and vocals. Then comes a high-pitched scream from singer Leo Unnermark—and suddenly, the music explodes! A big, heavy guitar riff kicks in, the full band joins, and the song takes off like a rocket. Everything in this song works perfectly. The chorus is powerful and easy to remember, the guitar solos are full of feeling, and the whole song keeps growing until the very end. Leo Unnermark sings with so much emotion and skill—it’s like he’s giving a personal concert just for you. If you like early Queenrÿche, you will definitely enjoy this song. It has that same mix of melody, power and emotion. “We Rise” shows that Wings of Steel are not just another retro metal band—they are something special. This song lights the fire of heavy metal passion in our hearts, and it makes us very excited for the new album. “Winds of Time” is coming soon, and if “We Rise” is a sign of what’s to come, then we might be looking at a future classic.
♦ 8,5/10
Dimitris Zacharopoulos
