# BRAINSTORM sign to RPM & announce new album Plague Of Rats **New Music** — On Your Markus **Published:** 25 November 2024 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/brainstorm-sign-to-rpm-announce-new-album-plague-of-rats/ --- **[PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=9272b4737d&e=b2056fc32f)** **[PRE-SAVE ‘GARUDA (EATER OF SNAKES)’](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=6edbd538e7&e=b2056fc32f)** Power metal fans, get ready! Southern Germany’s powerhouse, **BRAINSTORM**, are gearing up to unleash their new album ***Plague Of Rats***** **and it’s set to blow your minds and rock your ears! Created alongside their trusted team — **Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann** for mixing and mastering at **Greenman Studios**, **Gyula Havancsák** on artwork, and **Alex Kühr** on photography — this album delivers ten epic new tracks that will transport fans to the captivating world of India and beyond. Singer **Andy B. Franck** explains: *“The history of India dates back to 5,000 years and the Indus civilization is one of the oldest in the entire world. With ‘Maharaja Palace’ (‘Ambiguity’) but especially our breakthrough with the album “Soul Temptation,” it was important to me to bring my penchant for this history and culture into our music. I think it just fits well with the sound of BRAINSTORM. I love the sound and harmonies in the Indian music and I think it was about time to delve into history again and to bring this very special shine into our music.”* He adds: *“”Plague Of Rats” is more ‘in your face’ and very direct. I think it fits perfectly into our times and reflects the mood of the band: it’s very aggressive and energetic – attack!”* ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/15583/image004-10.jpg) Though **BRAINSTORM** have a long history, much like the ancient Indus civilization, they’re still in tune with the times. Their latest opus combines signature elements with a fresh, modern edge that’s clearly left its mark on the album. Plus, the band’s ‘attack mode’ approach shines through with a line-up of powerful tracks – no slow songs, no ballads, just pure, high-energy metal. *“Of course, we have developed over the years. But I think we have something that many bands have lost in these days: independence. You can f***ing recognize a BRAINSTORM song after just a few seconds. That’s perfect and somehow makes us special,”* the frontman comments. Alongside collaborating with familiar partners, **BRAINSTORM** have ventured into new territory: their booking is now managed by **Decibel-Touring**, and they’ve recently signed a record deal with **Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM)**. This exciting partnership will bring their new album, ***Plague Of Rats***** **to fans on **February 28, 2025**. **BRAINSTORM** state: *“It’s more than just a band for us: the personal connections and chemistry between us make this group something special that you rarely find these days. Putting our music in the hands of a new label is one of the most important and trusting decisions of all. From the first meeting and conversation, we had a sensational, confident foundation with RPM that left no doubt about who we wanted to work with in the future. Landing on a Southern German label as a Southern German band is the best thing that could have happened to us in our career. We’re really looking forward to many successful years! We’re incredibly proud to now belong to the RPM family, and thank them for their trust. “Plague Of Rats” is the perfect beginning of this special connection. We speak one language and the same dialect. In this sense: ‘Wir freiat ons saumäußig uff a goila Zeit! Kracha lassa!’ We couldn’t be any prouder.”* **RPM** managing director **Jochen Richert** grins: *“If Porsche would have decided to collaborate with Daimler instead of Volkswagen, they could have caused an enormous load of Swabian power which could only be compared to the energy of this new union of BRAINSTORM and us. Their new album unleashes so much horse power and catapults the quintet straight into the Formula One of metal. During the accompanying release tour, BRAINSTORM will be spraying even more fuel and lift the roofs of each and every venue.”* ***Plague Of Rats***** **can now be pre-ordered in your preferred physical format [earbook, digipak-cd, coloured vinyl, ticket bundle]:**[https://brainstorm.rpm.link/shopPR](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=703ba0ba21&e=b2056fc32f)** The album’s first single, **‘Garuda (Eater Of Snakes),’** is around the corner and will shift the level of excitement in the **BRAINSTORM** camp next month. Pre-save it to not miss its launch on **December 12**: **[https://brainstorm.rpm.link/garudaPR](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=cda3b9724a&e=b2056fc32f)** ***Plague Of Rats***** – Track Listing:** 01. Beyond Enemy Lines 02. Garuda (Eater Of Snakes) 03. Fale Memories 04. The Shepherd Girl (Gitavoginda) 05. Your Soul That Lingers In Me [feat. Elina Siirala] 06. Masquerade Conspiracy 07. From Hell [feat. Alex Krull] 08. The Dark Of Night 09. Crawling 10. Celebrate Youth [RICK SPRINGFIELD Cover; excl. digipak/earbook bonus track] 11. Curtains Fall **About BRAINSTORM** **BRAINSTORM** look back on an unparalleled career: since their 1997 debut **Hungry,** the band have continued to develop and to consolidate their position in the international metal scene with albums like **Metus Mortis** [2001], **Soul Temptation** [2003], **Liquid Monster** [2005], and most recently **Midnight Ghost** [2018] and **Wall Of Skulls **[2021]. They have toured worldwide and achieved impressive chart positions in recent years, but instead of resting on their laurels, they are more determined than ever to set new milestones. **BRAINSTORM are:** Andy B. Franck | vocals Torsten Ihlenfeld | guitars Milan Loncaric | guitars Jim Ramses | bass Dieter Bernert | drums **More on BRAINSTORM:** **[brainstorm-web.net](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=bceeefcfa2&e=b2056fc32f)**** | ****[Facebook](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=8c6c8e1831&e=b2056fc32f)**** | ****[Instagram](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=030a290b9a&e=b2056fc32f)**** | ****[X](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=50dcf9e26c&e=b2056fc32f)**** | ****[TikTok](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=4b4d222962&e=b2056fc32f)**** | ****[RPM](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=523f8a3d82&e=b2056fc32f)** **About Reigning Phoenix Music** Founded in 2023, **Reigning Phoenix Music** is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional **Gerardo Martinez** and avionics and tech entrepreneur, **Sven Bogner**. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme, hard, and heavy music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists, by offering best services and practices in the industry. But most important is to help the artists amplify their art and talent to a winning formula for success. The label recently opened a new office in **London, UK**. Don’t forget to subscribe to **Reigning Phoenix Music** on **[YouTube](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=a6233627c9&e=b2056fc32f)** to stay updated and listen to** ‘Garuda (Eater Of Snakes)’** (soon) along with other new tracks in the **“RPM New Releases”** playlist on **Spotify**. 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