Steely tradition!
[ Logo by Timon Kokott ]
Action: TOMB OF GIANTS
Title: Holding The Flame
Base: Melle • Germany
Style: Old School Heavy Metal
Genre: NWOBHM, NWOTHM, Heavy Metal, Power Metal
FFO: Judas Priest, Saxon, Iron Maiden
Type: EP
Format: CD + Vinyl + Digital
Label: Independent
Release: July 25, 2025
PR:
https://www.metalmessage.de/PR_TOMB_OF_GIANTS_en.php
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/2A6LKxE4mn3Ho9RxXdVnHZ
INTERVIEWS ➭ TOMB OF GIANTS are available via phone, Zoom & email
Bulletpoints:
🔘 Brand new EP with the highest cult factor
🔘 Inspiring songs that ignite immediately
🔘 Remarkable further development of the band
German old-school HEAVY METAL advocates TOMB OF GIANTS are back in full force with a new release that will blow you away!
Their latest single „The Flame“ is taken from the EP „Holding The Flame“, released on July 25, 2025!
https://www.youtube.com/embed/gGxng7sfy8w
[ Official Video „The Flame“]
The band announces:
„Where darkness rules, a flame will always burn. And you keep it alive! ‚The Flame‘ is our commitment to the positive power of Metal music. Even if darkness sometimes sets the tone in the world, we believe that the light in all of us keeps burning – as a band and as a community. Metal unites, Metal makes us strong and always gives us new energy. A fire that never goes out. Together with you, we rock the sound that gives hope – and shows: the fire stays alive. And you keep it alive!“
[ EP 2025 • Artwork by Timon Kokott ]
TRACKS
01. The Flame 04:59
02. Evilnator 05:01
03. Midnight Devil 04:12
04. When Destiny Calls 06:56
[ Photo credit: Tomb Of Giants ]
LINE-UP
Kai Nikolayczyk • Vocals
Oliver Nienhüser • Guitars, Vocals
Yannik „Moshi“ Moszynski • Guitars
Daniel Melchior • Bass
Mirco Nienhüser • Drums
With „Holding The Flame“, TOMB OF GIANTS ignite the next chapter in their band’s story.
Building consistently on the sound of their successful EP „Legacy Of The Sword“, the new release is irresistibly powerful, grippingly melodic, and fiercely heavy! At the same time, the band introduces their new vocalist, Kai Roarside — whose impressive voice breathes fresh fire into the flame — a truly lucky addition.
The imposing title track „The Flame“ celebrates the exhilarating spirit of Heavy Metal in all its facets – a highly anthemic call to raise your fist and keep the flame alive.
With „Evilnator“, TOMB OF GIANTS unleash a genuine live banger that already set hearts and heads ablaze at Germany’s Kuhzifest 2025. Behind its massive sonic wall lies a dark theme: the destructive force of addiction.
Two songs from their self-titled debut album (2017) have been reimagined for the new EP: „Midnight Devil“ and „When Destiny Calls“ return with fresh production — powerful yet true to the original spirit.
The EP was lovingly and independently recorded, with mixing and mastering handled by the legendary Andy Classen at the renowned Stage One Studio — an absolute guarantee of punchy sound.
The striking, distinctive cover artwork was once again created by graphic artist and designer Timon Kokott:
a traditionally hand-painted piece on real canvas, perfectly capturing the traditional soul of this remarkable band.
All in all, „Holding The Flame“ is therefore not just another release — it’s a fervent, unified declaration: Yes, Heavy Metal lives. And TOMB OF GIANTS keep the fire blazing!
FLASHBACK:
Traditional Heavy Metal that takes you on a journey back to the golden age of Metal. With a dynamic and powerful sound that combines classic Heavy Metal, Thrash and Speed Metal – TOMB OF GIANTS is a band that is passionate about preserving the legacy of true Heavy Metal and taking it to new heights.
Sweeping vocals, shredding guitar solos, thunderous bass and pounding drums create a raw and energetic presence that is both intense and memorable. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Dio, the quintet is dedicated to delivering a Metal experience that will have every head in the crowd bobbing in unison.
Accompany the band on their mission to keep the flame of traditional Heavy Metal burning brightly!
[ Album 2023 • Artwork by Timon Kokott ]
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FG0csEGUEFM
[ Official video „Soulstealer“]
TOMB OF GIANTS:
„With ‚Soulstealer‘ we represent the terrifying and relentless force of evil. ‚Soulstealer‘ is a being from hell that brings chaos and destruction to mankind. His appearance and actions are accompanied by images of the apocalypse – darkness, rain of blood and destruction. The song is meant to show the consequences of giving in to evil.“
https://www.youtube.com/embed/JYoD3qKcI3M
[ Official video „Railgunner“ ]
DISCOGRAPHY
2017 • Tomb Of Giants • Full-length
2023 • Soulstealer • Single
2023 • Legacy Of The Sword • Full-length
2025 • Holding The Flame • EP
MEDIA FEEDBACK for „Holding The Flame“:
4,5 / 5
➤ „… fiery and intense experience … blending timeless Heavy Metal roots with modern nuances to create a sound that is both confidently aggressive and nostalgic … unmistakable old-school charm … powerful and sophisticated …“
(Metal Underground AT)
4,5 / 5
➤ „… impressively powerful singer Kai Roarside – clearly more distinctive and combative … in terms of catchiness, ‚Midnight Devil‘ is clearly at the top, but ‚Evilnator‘ and ‚When Destiny Calls‘ are close behind … the individual instruments can be heard clearly, the sound by Andy Classen is organic, yet modern and heavy …“
(Rattle A.D.)
8 / 10
➤ „TOMB OF GIANTS keeps the German traditional Metal flag flying high, properly positioning themselves in good company to hopefully get a solid record deal in place down the line.“
(Dead Rhetoric)
8 / 10
➤ „… rounder … more catchy … more professional … sounds really fat … Andy Classen did a great job in his Stage One Studio … rich drums … crashing riffs … gang shouts … above it all floats the raw, powerful voice of new frontman Kai … a great new discovery!“
(Rock Garage)
7,5 / 10
➤ „The guitar riffs in particular clearly breathe the air of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and immediately remind me of colleagues such as Judas Priest or Diamond Head … a subtle yet clearly audible preference for guitar harmonies, which naturally makes the leap to Iron Maiden not far off …“
(Powermetal DE)
12 / 15
➤ „… a deep dive into classic Heavy Metal as it emerged in the UK in the 1980s … fresh and unspent … has everything fans need to shake their necks … twangy guitar solos that chase each other, strong vocals supported by cool backing vocals, plus catchy sing-along choruses … pure energy, without frippery or filler …“
(Legacy)
7,5 / 10
➤ „… there is no doubt that ‚Holding The Flame‘ is the dawn of a new era for Tomb Of Giants with the Iron Maiden or Judas Priest inspired riffs of title track ‚The Flame‘ lighting the way … this record bodes very well indeed for their next album …“
(Metal Noise)
➤ „… fresh … with conviction … where many contemporary bands either cosplay the past or chase overproduced trends, TOMB OF GIANTS strike a meaningful balance: reverent yet relevant. The riffs hit hard, the solos elevate the songs, and the performance oozes passion.“
(Ancient Forest)
➤ „TOMB OF GIANTS presents classic Heavy Metal in its finest hour … ready to enrapture the entire world with their thrilling modern-day visions of a timeless genre … absolute amazing …“
(Highwire Daze)
➤ „… invites you to raise your fist and sing along … between Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Running Wild … will go down very well with all fans of classic sounds … Kai – a real stroke of luck – drives the songs forward powerfully with his strong voice and unerring melodies … Andy Classens‘ production fits like a glove …“
(Totentanz)
➤ „These 4 tracks are all good, but I think that ‚Midnight Devil‘ is a little extra good. The songs are both powerful and melodic, just like good old Heavy Metal should be … Kai Roarside – a powerful voice and a very lucky addition … simply a band you shouldn’t miss. So check them out immediately.“
(Hard Rock Info)
etc.
MEDIA FEEDBACK for „Legacy Of The Sword“:
4 / 5
➤ „… a pummeling stripe of Trad Metal not far removed from acts like Battlerage, Skullview, or Majesty. The guitars are heavy and crunch out good riffs, and some of the leads are very tasty … a highly enjoyable slab … hammers and crunches along and will definitely keep your head banging …“
(The Metal Crypt)
86 / 100
➤ „The songwriting is tight and to the point … stringent songs that are perfect for shouting along and having fun without being too simple … every fan of traditional Metal should definitely give this album a listen …
(Metal Archives)
8,5 / 10
➤ „Traditional Metal is casually combined with Thrash and Speed Metal, while the guitars play rousing melodies that should enchant the epics among you … the sound is more than appealing, and it’s really surprising that this is an in-house production from the home rehearsal room …“
(Powermetal DE)
8,5 / 10
➤ „The powerful concept of Heavy and Power Metal is realized to the last breath … the riffs fly, bass and drums put the pressure on … hints of Saxon and Accept … reminiscences of Judas Priest …“
(Soundmagnet)
8 / 10
➤ „Everything sounds headbanger-ready and kicks ass … the production is clean, transparent and powerful … this half hour is totally fun! If you like Power Metal a bit harder and less cheesy, you should definitely get this one!“
(Crossfire)
7,5 / 10
➤ „Everything sounds beautifully raw … unerringly on the road in the specified genre. The great mixture of classic Heavy Metal with a bit of epic comes out of the speakers well and so you can only congratulate the band on their second album, strong performance!“
(Rock Garage)
3,5 / 5
➤ „… robust Heavy Metal, obviously inspired by the NWOBHM and especially by the lesson taught by Iron Maiden … play only the music they love, and they do it well … full of energy and heaviness, and in the end downright convincing and even rousing …“
(All Around Metal)
➤ „… classic Heavy Metal that’s stuck in the eighties up to the shoulder blade – from Manowar to Saxon to Teutonic stainless steel with greetings from the blade city of Solingen …“
(Deaf Forever)
➤ „… straight to the point … made to be played live with maximum performance and sung along to at the climax by the audience with horns in the air and a beer in the other hand … well-produced – it’s an in-house production, by the way … well played … doesn’t lose itself in frills and unnecessary lengthiness … recommended for fans of classical Metal sounds …“
(The Murder Inn)
➤ „… very good … I never felt the need to skip … I listened to ‚Legacy Of The Sword‘ over and over again and the initial good first impression was confirmed … you want classic Heavy Metal with the right fresh touch? TOMB OF GIANTS has exactly that for you.“
(Oszillator)
➤ „… from head to toe ‚Legacy Of The Sword‘ delivers all kinds of emotions and that’s the best part of it … the catchy and highly addictive chorus of ‚Ad Victoriam‘ is really something to be proud of … passionate … enthusiastic … lively … a remarkable album in all senses …“
(Metal Addicts)
➤ „Already the opener ‚Legacy Of The Sword‘ is a real banger … the vocals are speedy and anthemic at the same time … with ‚Soulstealer‘ you don’t have to think long who was the godfather here. Judas Priest with ‚Painkiller‘ send their regards …“
(Heavy Stage Force)
➤ „… a work that defends the classic style of Heavy Metal and offers a strong dose of adrenaline and power that keeps the old-school flame burning … the best version of eighties Heavy Metal … a musical gem …“
(Barraca 26)
➤ „… a record full of variety … powerful … anthemic flair … immediately entices you to sing along …“
(Metalmamas Neuigkeiten)
etc.
