Iron Savior is a German heavy metal/power metal band that was formed in Hamburg in 1996. The band's debut album Iron Savior introduced the story that would be told over the course of multiple albums, featuring a self-aware space vessel called the Iron Savior and its relationship to the mythical lost civilization of Atlantis.

Critics have compared Iron Savior's sound and musical approach to classic heavy metal bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Queensrÿche.

Since its inception, Iron Savior has released 16 studio albums, including three re-recording albums and one cover album, along with two EPs, three singles and one live album.

Despite numerous lineup changes, Piet has continued to direct the band and is currently the only remaining founding member.

Former band members

  • Kai Hansen – guitar, vocals (1996–2001)
  • Thomen Stauch – drums (1996–1998)
  • Andreas Kück – keyboards, backing vocals (1998–2003)
  • Dan Zimmermann – drums (1998–1999)
  • Thomas Nack – drums (1999–2017; touring member: 1997–1998)
  • Yenz Leonhardt – bass, backing vocals (2003–2011)
  • Jan-Sören Eckert – bass, vocals (1997–2003, 2011–2025)

Timeline

Discography

Albums

  • Iron Savior (1997)
  • Unification (1999)
  • Dark Assault (2001)
  • Condition Red (2002)
  • Battering Ram (2004)
  • Megatropolis (2007) (re-recorded in 2015 as Megatropolis 2.0)
  • The Landing (2011)
  • Rise of the Hero (2014)
  • Titancraft (2016)
  • Reforged – Riding on Fire (2017)
  • Kill or Get Killed (2019)
  • Skycrest (2020)
  • Reforged – Ironbound (2022)
  • Firestar (2023)
  • Reforged – Machine World (2025)
  • Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy (cover album) (2026)

Extended plays

  • Coming Home (1998)
  • Interlude (1999)
  • I've Been to Hell (2000)
  • Curse of the Machinery (2023)

Singles

  • Titans of Our Time (2002)
  • Time Will Tell (2004)
  • In the Realm of Heavy Metal (2023)
  • Firestar (2023)
  • Through the Fires of Hell (2023)
  • Raising Hell (2024)
  • Fame (2025)
  • Forever Young (2025)
  • Relax (2026)
  • Take On Me (2026)

Live albums

  • Live at the Final Frontier (2015)

References

  • Official website
  • Text of the Iron Savior story as told through liner notes