WINGS OF STEEL
Winds of Time LP GOLD

TERRITORY RESTRICTIONS: EUROPE ONLY!

01 Winds of Time
02 Saints and Sinners
03 Crying
04 Burning Sands
05 To Die in Holy War
06 Lights Go Out
07 We Rise
08 Flight of the Eagle

If you are a connoisseur of hard rock and traditional heavy metal, then you should note the name Wings Of Steel, a band you will definitely hear from a lot in the not too distant future.
Wings of Steel was formed when vocalist Leo Unnermark and guitarist/bassist Parker Halub met while studying music in Los Angeles. They both shared the same vision and musical influences and began working together to create and refine their musical sound and style that would eventually become Wings of Steel.
2019 was the year the two started writing songs together, but the band Wings Of Steel did not really exist before the release of their self-titled debut EP in 2022. “There are many, many different influences that helped to shape our sound,” explains singer Leo Unnermark, who is not fond of attaching a label to his band’s style, “the music speaks for itself, words alone cannot do it justice. But some words that could begin to describe it include: epic, heavy, flashy, classic yet modern, bluesy, energetic, genuine.”
A year after the mentioned EP, the first full-length album by Wings Of Steel, »Gates Of Twilight«, saw the light of day, and sometime in 2024 the band got in contact with High Roller Records and eventually signed a licensing deal for their work.
»Gates Of Twilight« received favourable reviews, especially over in Europe, where Germany’s Rock Hard magazine described Leo’s vocals as a cross between Geoff Tate and Bruce Dickinson.
All songs on the brand-new album »Winds Of Time« were written by Parker Halub and Leo Unnermark. Vocals were done by Leo Unnermark, guitars and bass by Parker Halub. The two form the core of Wings Of Steel. Drums were recorded by Damien Rainaud, who also mixed and mastered the album. As with the band’s previous releases, the album was produced by Parker Halub and Leo Unnermark. »Winds Of Time« was written, recorded, and produced in California between September and November 2024.
“»Winds Of Time« is not exactly a full-on concept album, but the songs are generally rooted together with a similar concept,” explains vocalist Leo Unnermark. “We reflect on the state of the world today: war, tyranny, oppression, but also unity, hope, and peace. Musically, the album covers a lot of territory, and each song really has its own unique place and identity. But a great ‘overview’ could be the title track and first single ‘Winds Of Time’ as musically and lyrically this was the song that really set the tempo for the album.”

MATTHIAS MADER