Hamburg power metal outfit Iron Savior has delivered a high-velocity rendition of the Irene Cara classic “Fame,” serving as the first single from their upcoming album ‘Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy’ arriving March 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music. This project transforms a selection of 1980s pop hits into melodic metal epics, utilizing roaring guitars and the trademark precision of frontman Piet Sielck. The collection follows the success of previous covers like Seal’s “Crazy” and the Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams,” responding to decades of requests for a dedicated full-length cover record. Every arrangement maintains the original melodic spirit while injecting the band’s signature cosmic energy and heavy rhythmic drive. This recording is a thunderous celebration of pop history reimagined through a lens of pure German metal fire.
The track list for ‘Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy’ includes a diverse array of cinematic hits, ranging from the dramatic pulse of Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds” to the adrenaline-fueled “Maniac” by Michael Sembello. The band also tackles the synth-pop brilliance of A-ha’s “Take On Me” and the theatrical “When The Rain Begins To Fall” originally by Jermaine Jackson and Pia Zadora. Sielck describes the outcome as a seamless fusion of nostalgia and futurism that remains entirely consistent with the Iron Savior sound. These tracks serve as a factual guide to the band’s ability to adapt external material into their own heroic, melodic framework. This album stands as a bold mission to prove the enduring power of classic hooks when backed by a wall of distorted sound and soaring vocals.