German power metal band Primal Fear will release its new album, ‘Shadowriders’, on 23 April 2027 through Reigning Phoenix Music. Its first single and accompanying video, ‘Vengeance Now’, are due before Christmas, signalling the group’s next release following 2025’s ‘Domination’.

Bassist and producer Mat Sinner said ‘Domination’ had sold more copies overall than its predecessor, despite wider concerns about declining physical music sales. He said the band prioritises listeners who spend time with albums on proper audio systems rather than streaming on phones; Primal Fear’s current line-up includes founders Sinner and vocalist Ralf Scheepers, alongside Magnus Karlsson, Thalìa Bellazecca and André Hilgers.