Originally Published on March 27th, 2026

As an atheist, I’ve always appreciated my refreshed outlook on religion. To be able to objectively understand religious practices without the indoctrination of condemning world religions because my faith tells me I should. Growing up as a Christian, I was instructed by my leaders in faith that I would go to hell if I practiced, studied, or admired other religions. When I worked for Appalachia Service Project, we used to hang inspiring quotes on the wall from revered world leaders, including one from Mahatma Gandhi. Sadly, one close-minded, angry Christian ripped it off of the wall, disregarding its wonderful message simply because of the religion he practiced. This happened to be the era of my life I was feeling like I had it all wrong.

Of all things, I was taught that Satan was the enemy. I was taught that Satan was always trying to rush the gate, always trying hard to “tempt” servants of God into committing sin. I grew up in the era of kids who admired The Karate Kid. The teachings of Mr. Miyagi guiding Daniel LaRusso, a wimpy, skinny little kid, to a place where he was able to stand up to his bully, Johnny Lawrence. I grew up thinking Johnny was the bad guy. It wasn’t until I watched Cobra Kai years later that I realized I had it all wrong; that NPH was actually right.

With my new set of eyes, I saw how Satanism was actually a religion that is derived from experiencing the world. I suddenly realized that a lot of “sin” targeted mere joys the world had to offer, like sex and love. Satanism teaches its followers to embrace those things. It also teaches that its followers can be rewarded for good deeds, just as they can be punished for bad ones. Around the world, the Church of Satan can be found participating in community outreach programs, helping their communities, and doing good things.

I don’t know if Timeless Rage actually practice Satanism or are members of The Church or if it is simply their stage persona, but I do know that there is nothing to shun with regard to their music. Timeless Rage are a Symphonic Power Metal band out of Germany. They have been active for a little more than a decade and, in that time, have amassed a small cult following (no pun intended) with their dynamic performances, epic videos, and big, anthemic sound.

As it happens, Timeless Rage are the VERY FIRST band I ever did a Blind Reaction for through the Fifteen Minutes of Fame platform.

With EP and single releases from as early as 2013, Timeless Rage didn’t release their first album until 2022, with the release of Untold. Now, 4 years later, they have set the stage for their highly anticipated follow-up with a handful of singles, new music videos, and the first album to feature their new lead singer, Nicolaj Ruhnow (who featured on singles The Devil’s Masquerade and Ocean Twilight).

My Kingdom Come

Today, German symphonic power metal band, Timeless Rage, release their second LP, My Kingdom Come. This 10-song album runs at 45 minutes and features the previously released singles, We Shall Fall, A Vampire’s Legacy, and The Seed of Fear, as well as earlier release The Devil’s Masquerade. It was performed by Ruhnow, Anna Kiel, Christian Pirch, Michael Benk, Daniel Wengle, and Klaus Buchfink. As with their debut, My Kingdon Come is released by the independent label, Metalapolis Records.

Having taken a few listens to this record, I can say that Timeless Rage fans are going to be very happy. They are bigger, they are focused, and they are in the absolute right hands with the theatrical, masterful vocal performance of Nicolaj Ruhnow. He is such an impressive vocalist. At times he impresses with high quality tone and rich vibrato like System of a Down’s Serj Tankian. Other times, he releases guttural performances that remind me of Metallica’s James Hetfield.

The support for Ruhnow must not be overlooked either. Buchfink is one of the most disciplined drummers I’ve heard in metal, a genre that can sometimes be misguiding to the art form as drummers often push themselves to incorporate more fills and frills without learning how to properly play their instrument. That’s not the case with Timeless Rage, as Buchfink has a true connection with his instrument and with his band’s music.

There is also very real cohesiveness with Perch, Benk, and Wengle as they build a heavy hitting foundation, building the bridge from percussion to melody. The guitars complement each other very well. The bass transitions from syncing guitars and locking in with the drummer’s performance with eloquence.

The difference-maker for Timeless Rage; the thing that truly separates them from simply being a metal band, is the work of Anna Keil as a keyboard player and backing vocalist. The backing string synths, chimes, and other synth performances, paired with the theatrical vocal performance of Ruhnow, really make the performance of Timeless Rage become this extravagant, gothic, operatic spectacle. It’s as if Phantom of the Opera were a band, not a musical. It’s dark, it’s big, and it’s wonderful.

Aside from the featured performances from the singles, I think My Kingdom Come is at its absolute peak with the song, Regrets. At just one minute, Regrets serves as an intermission from A Vampire’s Legacy to The Enemy is You. However, in the span of 65 seconds, there are so many musically wonderful moments, I had to listen to it several times in a row. First, it’s stripped back: layered acoustic guitars, synths, and Ruhnow. The acoustic performance is arpeggiated and haunting. When the synth strings come in, they first serve as a layer, then they build to a symphonic conclusion. Finally, Ruhnow really showcases just how impactful he can be as a vocalist, with a deeply moving falsetto that amplifies an impossible range. The progression of this piece is moving.

Final Thoughts

The thing that makes Timeless Rage so entertaining isn’t just that their music is very good. It isn’t just the songwriting. The composition. They are entertaining because they’re simply not just a musical act. They are a well-rounded performance group. It is the theatrics. The combination of the music, paired with the presence of the musicians. It can be seen in their music videos; in how they envelop masked characters, and extravagant costumes. I am sure their live performance is sensational, even though I am located in America and haven’t had the privilege of seeing one.

My Kingdom Come is fantastical, paradoxical (in that it plays on a line from The Lord’s Prayer, a foundational Christian prayer), and it is a real conversation starter for exactly who Timeless Rage are: where they are in the music industry and perhaps where they could, and should be. They can entertain any audience, whether they are fans of metal or not. Their ability has the power to transcend the confines of genre-specific demographics and find appreciation from any listener who possesses the ability to recognize real talent. There are 0 skips on My Kingdom Come. It is magnificent and entertaining, but don’t take my word for it.

Go press play.