The worldwide release of the new Primal Fear studio album, Rulebreaker, is set for January 29, 2016. A new promo photo shot by Alex Kuehr has been unveiled and can be viewed below.

Available in CD, deluxe CD/DVD and - in collaboration with Soulfood Music in Germany - Rulebreaker is also available on vinyl and a special super-limited vinyl edition version featuring an eagle head on the vinyl. Rulebreaker combines the strongest Primal Fear moments ever, with a well-balanced typical Primal Fear trademark riff-vibe, crushing songs and some very ambitious musical journeys. Pre-orders for Rulebreaker will be unveiled soon.

Singer Ralf Scheepers says: "We have so much energy, fantastic melodies and a hell of a drum groove on each and every song, there is no doubt that the fans will love it as much as I do! And again we have achieved to combine bombastic and atmospheric orchestral sounds with soaring heavy metal riffs and licks, together with ear splitting screams and also emotional sequences. We have kept the promise of being a heavy metal band with all the trademarks for which people love Primal Fear".

After the massive Delivering The Black world tour, Primal Fear started the songwriting in spring 2015 and recorded at Hansen Studios in Denmark, with producer Mat Sinner and engineer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Pretty Maids, Amaranthe). Mat Sinner adds: "We learned a lot during the Delivering The Black sessions and the following world tour. We tried to put this know-how and all the positive energy into the songs and production of Rulebreaker. Working the second time with Jacob Hansen and even recording in his studio, gave another dimension to our sound, plus the recording comeback of founding member Tom Naumann was the right move.”

Classic and ultra-fresh Primal Fear have created riff-rockers like the album opener "Angels Of Mercy," and groove monsters "The End Is Near" and "Bullets And Tears" which hit the bulls-eye from the beginning. The album features another untamed speed killer "In Metal We Trust" and the metal anthem and title track "Rulebreaker". The melodic and unique ballad "The Sky Is Burning" shows a different side of Primal Fear with a new vibe and a monster chorus. And of course, Primal Fear included again an 11-minute plus prog metal tour de force entitled "We Walk Without Fear", spiced with big orchestral arrangements and complex sound designs.

Tracklisting:

“Angels Of Mercy”

“The End Is Near”

“Bullets & Tears”

“Rulebreaker”

“In Metal We Trust”

“We Walk Without Fear”

“At War With The World”

“The Devil In Me; Constant Heart”

“The Sky Is Burning”

“Raving Mad; Final Call” (Bonus Track - deluxe edition only)

“Don't Say You've Never Been Warned” (Bonus Track- deluxe edition only)

DVD (Deluxe Edition Only):

“The End Is Near” (Video Clip)

“Angels Of Mercy” (Video Clip)

Making Of Rulebreaker

Primal Fear have announced the Ruling Europe 2016 tour. Co-headlined by Brainstorm and special guest Striker, this three-band package will bring the heavy metal into your town.

Tour dates:

February

5 - Barcelona, Spain - Razzmatazz 2

6 - Madrid, Spain - Arena

7 - Murcia, Spain - Garaje

10 - Paris, France - Divan du Monde

11 - Siegburg, Germany - Kubana

12 - Prague, Czech Republic - Nova Chelmice

13 - Cham, Germany - L.A. Cafe

14 - Hamburg, Germany - Logo

16 - Hannover, Germany - Musikzentrum

17 - Saarbrücken, Germany - Garage

18 - Stuttgart, Germany - LKA

19 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7

20 - München, Germany - Backstage/Heavy Metal´s Calling

21 - Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra Music Club

23 - Wien, Austria - Szene

24 - Cracov, Poland - TBC

25 - Berlin, Germany - K17

26 - Würzburg, Germany - Posthalle

27 - Essen, Germany - Turock

28 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob

Lineup:

Ralf Scheepers - Vocals

Alex Beyrodt - Guitars

Magnus Karlsson - Guitars & Keyboards

Tom Naumann - Guitars

Francesco Jovino - Drums

Mat Sinner - Bass & Vocals