After eleven long years, German speed heavy metal pioneers WARRANT return with their long-awaited new studio album, “The Speed Of Metal”, released on October 24, 2025 via Massacre Records. The legendary band – originally formed in 1983 and known for their cult albums “First Strike” (1984) and “The Enforcer” (1985) – are back with a record which reconnects with their roots while pushing their sound into the present.
Recorded and mixed by Martin Buchwalter at Gernhart Studios (Troisdorf), mastered by Michael Schwabe at Monoposto (Düsseldorf), and featuring cover artwork by renowned artist Gyula Havancsak, the album captures WARRANT’s uncompromising vision with power and precision. Produced by frontman Jörg Juraschek, the record also features pre-production by Norman Jonas.
With the addition of guitarist Adrian Weiss alongside longtime member Michael Dietz, WARRANT return to their classic four-piece lineup, delivering a wall of dual-guitar power, blistering solos, and relentless speed.
It was my pleasure to have Michael on the Interview to speak on The Speed Of Metal, on the release, touring plans and future. Check out the complete coverage on the below YouTube video.
TRACKLIST
Scream for Metal
Blood Moon Prelude
Cut Into Pieces
Demons
Falling Down
Windy City
Cry Out
Salvation
Regain the Fire
It’s Up to You
Music Videos
The Band
Jörg Juraschek – vocals & bass
Michael Dietz – guitars
Adrian Weiss – guitars
Marius Lamm – drums
Upcoming Tour Dates
12.12.2025 – GR Athens, Athens Extreme
10.01.2026 – PT Mangualde, Mangualde Metal Fest
21.03.2026 – DE Düsseldorf, Musikzimmer (DDT)
27.03.2026 – DE Oldenburg, MTS
28.03.2026 – DE Essen, Don’t Panic (Matinee)
29.03.2026 – DE Kassel, Goldgrube
30.03.2026 – DE Bamberg, Live Club
31.03.2026 – DE Frankfurt, Ponyhof
01.04.2026 – DE Stuttgart, Der Schwarze Keiler
02.04.2026 – DE Burglengenfeld, VAZ
03.04.2026 – CZ Uherské Hradiště, Club
04.04.2026 – DE Leipzig, Bandhaus Keller
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