Rising heavy metal force Thunder Rising have officially unleashed the first blistering track from their anticipated new album, Horizon Line, in the form of the lyric video, “Master of Destiny.” This isn’t just a song, it’s a declaration, a mandatory, riff-driven anthem that promises to shatter your speakers and rewind the clock to the golden age of hard rock and metal, all while sounding powerfully modern.
Thunder Rising blends modern tones with vintage-style songwriting, defining their signature “Real Vintage” sound. Drawing on experience from the late ’70s and ’80s with Italian bands Firehouse and Arachnes, the new album channels riffs reminiscent of Deep Purple and Rainbow, while embracing the melodic sensibilities of Journey and Boston.
Using classic gear—Hammond organs, Fender guitars, Marshall amps—alongside modern instruments and recording techniques, the result is a sound that’s both powerfully vintage and crystal clear. Solid song structures, guitar virtuosity, and standout vocals take listeners on a journey of exploration and emotion—a metaphorical road trip through music and memory.
