Rise of the Hero is the eighth studio album by German heavy metal band Iron Savior which was released on 28 February 2014 via AFM Records. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Powerhouse Studio in Hamburg from June - December 2013 with the drums being recorded at Rekorder Studio in November 2013.
A music video was made for "Burning Heart".
When giving all the insight on the album, Piet Sielck gave a brief explanation as needed:
<blockquote>"As usual, the new album was recorded and produced in my own Powerhouse Studio. So, what can be expected? A full dose of first-class, heavy music; power metal to the max! WeâÂÂve got one really big surprise for you all though, and so far, itâÂÂs just been known as 'The Surprise Track'â¦.. We recently did a cover version of Mando DiaoâÂÂs âÂÂDance With Somebodyâ and, whatever works is allowed, right? Originally it was recorded only as a bonus track for the limited edition, but we simply liked it so much that we finally decided to make it a regular album trackâ¦.."</blockquote>