Hamburg’s power metal pioneers Iron Savior return with their brand-new single ‘Relax’, a crushing metal reinterpretation of the legendary ’80s hit by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
Following their previously released covers of Irene Cara’s ‘Fame’ and Alphaville’s ‘Forever Young’, the band once again proves their ability to transform iconic pop songs into uncompromising power metal anthems. “Relax” is the latest single taken from the upcoming album, Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy, scheduled for release on March 27, 2026 via Perception – a division of Reigning Phoenix Music.
Originally built on provocation and groove, “Relax” is reborn as a driving, riff-heavy anthem that turns restraint into raw energy. “‘Relax’ is one of my all time favorite non-metal songs,” Iron Savior frontman Piet Sielck reveals. “It’s been on my mind for a very long time to do this and I really think, this version serves the original well. We did a good job in transferring the vibe and the energy of the original into the Iron Savior cosmos.”
Stream / download the single here.
After reigniting their cosmic engines with Machine World – Reforged in 2025, Iron Savior embark on their boldest mission yet. Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy transforms some of the most iconic pop hits of the 1980s into full-throttle power metal epics, combining nostalgia, passion, and the band’s trademark precision and fire.
From the electrifying rush of A-ha’s “Take On Me” and the thunderous drama of Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds”, to the cinematic pulse of Jermaine Jackson & Pia Zadora’s “When The Rain Begins To Fall” and the adrenaline-fueled “Maniac” by Michael Sembello, Iron Savior reforge pop classics into heroic, melodic metal anthems.
Frontman Piet Sielck comments: “After the huge success of the 2002 Condition Red bonus track ‘Crazy’ (Seal), which was actually used in a HBO TV show, we have been asked by fans and medias almost constantly to do a complete cover tracks album. So, two decades later here we are!” says frontman Piet Sielck. “Awesome Anthems continues the transformation from pop-to-metal in Iron Savior style as started with Seal’s ‘Crazy’ and Eurythmics ‘Sweet Dreams’. We are absolutely proud of the outcome, which never looses the original vibe of the tracks but yet is 100% Iron Savior. Just listen yourself. I guarantee a lot of smiles while doing so!”
With Awesome Anthems Of The Galaxy, Iron Savior fuse nostalgia and futurism, passion and precision, proving once again that the past can shine brighter than ever when reforged in metal.
Album Track Listing:
- Fame
- All I Need Is A Miracle
- When The Rain Begins To Fall
- Maniac
- Take On Me
- Relax
- What A Feeling
- Against All Odds
- Separate Ways
- Suburbia
- Here Comes The Rain Again
- She’s Like The Wind
- (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight
- Forever Young
- Since You Been Gone
- Call Me
- Catch Me I’m Falling
Pre-order the album here.
Upcoming Shows:
31 Jan 2026 – Rockkeller, Captain Ahab’s Eventlocation, Cuxhaven, Germany
IRON SAVIOR are:
Piet Sielck | vocals, guitars
Joachim Küstner | guitars
Patrick Opitz | bass
Patrick Klose | drums
About IRON SAVIOR:
Forged in Hamburg’s metal heart, Iron Savior have been delivering their signature brand of powerful, melodic heavy metal for nearly three decades. Led by founder, vocalist, guitarist, and producer Piet Sielck, the band has become a cornerstone of the German power metal scene with their blend of high-octane riffs, anthemic choruses, and sci-fi storytelling.
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