Review by Phil Rozier for MPM
Melodic, powerful, and proudly German. A rising metal band sharpening their identity with confidence and craft.
Fireborn are one of those bands who’ve done the hard yards the right way: years of graft, a clear musical identity, and a vocalist who can command a room. Originally known as Dislike Silence, the band built their early reputation through relentless gigging and competition stages, culminating in a major milestone in 2019, when they reached the finals of the 37th German Rock & Pop Awards and took 3rd place in the “Rock” category. It was a clear signal that they weren’t just another local hopeful, they had something real.
Their debut album, Reflections (2023), produced by Schmier (Destruction) and released via Deko Entertainment, earned them critical attention and cemented their melodic metal credentials. Now, with Dreamcatcher as their newest release, Fireborn step forward with a sharper, more confident sound, one that feels like a natural evolution rather than a reinvention.
I’ll admit it: Fireborn were new to my ears. So I also listened to previous releases as a result (a good sign!) And that’s part of the thrill, discovering a band you’ve never heard before and realising, track by track, that you’ve stumbled onto something genuinely enjoyable. Dreamcatcher is exactly that kind of album: melodic, steady paced, confidently crafted, and full of personality.
At 11 tracks and under 45 minutes, it’s refreshingly tight. No bloated epics, no over stretched storytelling (common place with some more power orientated metal productions) just focused, honest metal.
Fireborn sit in that sweet spot where power metal, heavy metal, and modern melodic metal overlap. The songs have weight, but they also have hooks. The pacing is deliberate and steady, driven by crisp, loud guitars, solid, powerful drumming, a rhythm section that knows exactly when to push and when to hold back
The drums, handled by Raphael, are tight, punchy, and precise. His playing gives the album its backbone: measured, and full of drive.
The guitars, courtesy of Dennis and Rick, are a standout feature. Their work is smart, crisp, and technically sharp, shifting between chugging rhythms, melodic picking, and articulate leads. It’s the kind of playing that feels effortless but clearly isn’t. A blend of discipline and flair that gives the album its metallic edge.
At the centre of it all is Jenny, whose voice is the band’s defining weapon.
There are shades of Izzy Hale in her delivery, that same fire, that same ability to soar without losing grit, but Jenny brings a darker, more aggressive edge. Her tone has a rasp and gravel that adds emotional weight without ever slipping into distortion or losing clarity.
She’s powerful, expressive, and absolutely commanding. The vocal production adds tasteful touches; chorus, delay, subtle layering, giving certain moments extra depth and atmosphere without ever feeling over processed. It’s a modern metal vocal sound done right: textured, and full of character.
The band like they trust each other. No one overplays. No one hides. It’s a proper unit, the kind that translates beautifully on record and, I suspect, even better on stage.
Their live shows, which I’ve yet to witness myself, will need to carry that same depth and presence to stand out in a crowded field of new metal acts. But given the talent on display here, they’ve got every tool they need.
In a scene packed with up and coming metal bands, Fireborn face stiff competition. But with songwriting this solid, musicianship this tight, and a vocalist this compelling, they absolutely deserve to be in the conversation.
Line-up:
Jenny Gruber – Vocals
Raphael Singh – Drums
Rick Götze – Guitars
Dennis Weber – Guitars
Christian Lehr – Bass
More Info:
www.fireborn-official.com/
www.facebook.com/Firebornofficial
www.instagram.com/fireborn_band/
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