Iron Savior-Iron Savior (1997)

Iron Savior is another band that emerged from the family tree of the power metal group Helloween. This German band began its career when former Helloween and later Gamma Ray guitarist Kai Hansen joined forces with bassist and vocalist Piet Sielck (formerly of Savage Circus) and drummer Thomas Stauch (formerly of Blind Guardian). With a style based on melodic power metal and science fiction-themed lyrics, they recorded their self-titled debut album, "Iron Savior", in 1997 a concept album centered on a spaceship. Beyond the album's concept and themes, musically this debut contains some of the best classic power metal anthems, such as "Iron Savior", "Assailant", "Protect the Law", and "For the World", which showcase a driving rhythm influenced by the NWOBHM, with vibrant drums, fast guitar riffs, and catchy vocal choruses. However, the change in members would cause their style to evolve in subsequent years towards more conventional sounds of classic heavy metal, but without completely losing their original identity.