Power Metal hasn’t been on the menu yet for this early 2026. So, it’s high time to get another one out into the open that recently struck our fancy. 2025 had a good run with them. The offerings of DarkTribe, Helloween, or – again – Moonlight Haze seriously destroyed some of our loudspeakers over here. But – all of those were comparatively ‘serious’ pieces run by bands taking good care not to slather unwanted fat ‘n’ sugar everywhere.
So, the RMR crew went a-searching for that new over-the-top exuberant record, magnanimously plastering cheese wherever they shouldn’t. Aeon Gods is the name of the gang. And they perform all those horrible, lactose-generating actions that will make them hairy acolytes of the metal underground cringe in horror.
Reborn to Light, they called their endeavor. And it talks about – wait for it – the old Egyptian gods. What else, right? If you have to go for it, then you REALLY go for it. And then you pack a few more layers of PM’s Best on top for good measure. To put this in context, the RMR crew called the latest Fellowship piece boring in so many words. What a bunch of maniacal heretics we were. Many a reviewer couldn’t stop gushing about the album after all. But we still stand firmly by our opinion. Because, you see, Fellowship got stuck in an endless loop of saccarine eruptions. And they forgot to spin their yarn further and beat some sense into it. In contrast, the Germans from Aeon Gods live the dream. Their vertiginous idea of exuberant Metal o’ The Light will rush forth where others never went before.
Reborn To Light comes stuffed chock-full of speedy excursions into the lore of ancient Egypt. Singalong rhapsodies full of wild and positive energy will run over you like a giddy avalanche of happily chanting Ushaptis1, come to life here to frolick about as they wish. Shred fests, wild bridges, loud ‘n’ bold riffing, the odd acid solo here and there, the axemen make sure they’re heard and that they won’t take no prisoners. This is a top-notch performance, measured, and right on point with the songs at hand.
But what really carries the flag with this German band are the vocals. Reborn to Light will never let Sol’Ra-tu2 ramble about the soundscape alone for too long. Instead, Aeon Gods‘ strength lies in artful group chanting and excellent choir work. And that leads the vocals to be the multilayered and ebullient guiding beacon leading the listener through the tracklist at something that feels like Mach 3 on steroids.
But let me stray from the music for a moment. Aeon Gods also sport a flawless marketing strategy. The album cover, the stunning design of their website with the thoughtful messaging, and the carefully made-up band members in those photos speak loudly of a band that seemingly knows what it’s doing. All this attention to detail seemed almost too elaborate, compared to the atrocities in marketing we usually see with many other metal bands. So, the RMR crew sent Agent 002.6 to investigate. And we found that Anja Hunzinger, the keyboardist, actually is a professional makeup artist, too, which may explain some of what we see. Our finding is only a fun fact for the sidelines, of course. But – more seriously – an impressive marketing strategy, together with a stellar musical performance, is a crucial element to succeed in this biz. Well done, gang.
But what about all that cheese and sugar Reborn to Light almost drowns in? Well, many a reviewer and fan will take exception to that. But fear naught. The full-bore and majestically overblown artsy wankery this band displays actually renders this whole shebang too succulent to ignore. Thus, have the art of fondue and the ominously ubiquitous Vox ov Gawd in the middle become an art form with this band? Quite so. Just make sure that you don’t slip on any fatty substance strewn about the floor. You could hurt yourself, else. Oh, and would you like some cream to go with that? Okay, just kidding.
On a more serious note, Aeon Gods truly went for MOAR on their sophomore album and they take no prisoners. Reborn to Light rewrote the idea of Happy Metal into something of an irresistible, lore-hungry soundstorm. A thunderclap of a Power Metal record that will loudly destroy your eardrums with an excellent piece of outstanding musical craftsmanship. A record that’s almost too perfect, roaring in on a flawless production that we had trouble finding fault with. But then, what else would we expect, right?
Record Rating: 8/10 | Label: Scarlet Records | Web: Official Band Site
Release Date: 20 January 2026