German melodic hard rock veterans Mad Max will celebrate 45 years as a band with the release of their new studio album, Stories Of Destiny, on September 4, 2026, through ROAR, a division of Reigning Phoenix Music.
The record combines new songs with revived older material and collaborations with several respected names from the rock and metal world. It also introduces new vocalist Alan Clark from the U.K., while original Mad Max singer Andreas Baesler returns as a special guest for his first appearance with the band in 45 years, connecting the group’s beginnings with its current lineup.
To launch the album, Mad Max has released the first single, “Silver”. Guitarist, songwriter and band founder Jürgen Breforth explained the background behind the track.
“‘Silver’ is the first single from our upcoming brand-new Mad Max studio album Stories Of Destiny.
“Following the international success of the Mad Max comic, the very first comic book by a German band in Latin America, the video continues this world with a story full of mystery, adventure and emotion.
“The song was originally written in 2001 for the debut album of Michael Schenker Group singer Gary Barden, and it was a huge honor to co-write it with Andreas Broon, known for his work with The Sisters Of Mercy, Doro Pesch, and many other artists.
“I always felt that ‘Silver’ had the potential to be a major hit single, but the original album faced many obstacles back then. Now I am more than proud to finally present the Mad Max version, with a slightly heavier guitar edge while still keeping its British melodic touch through our new lead singer Alan Clark from the U.K.”
Founded in Münster, Germany, in 1981 by Jürgen Breforth, Mad Max has spent more than four decades building a reputation as one of Europe’s longstanding melodic hard rock acts. The band’s combination of guitar-driven songs, strong melodies and classic hard rock influences has earned it a loyal international audience through studio releases, touring and festival appearances.
The material on Stories Of Destiny also reflects Breforth’s songwriting collaborations with musicians including Sascha Gerstner (Helloween), David Readman (Pink Cream 69), Andreas Broon (The Sisters Of Mercy) and Michael Voss, whose résumé includes work with Michael Schenker. Those compositions have been revisited and recorded with the current Mad Max lineup while preserving the band’s signature style.
The album also features two previously unreleased Mad Max songs from 1991, “Til’ The End Of Time” and “Weapons Of Love”. Another highlight is a newly recorded version of “Piece Of Candy”, built around the first guitar riff Breforth wrote for the band back in 1981. The song is performed as a duet between Alan Clark and Andreas Baesler, emphasizing the connection between the band’s past and present.
In addition, the Spanish-language version, “Dulces Falsos”, becomes Mad Max‘s first recording with Spanish lyrics, recognizing the band’s growing fanbase throughout Latin America.
The album’s visual identity also ties into the Mad Max comic created by Mexican artist Maestro Arturo Said. The comic follows the band’s story from its formation in 1981 through the 1980s and continues to its first concerts in Colombia in 2023, making Stories Of Destiny both a musical release and a celebration of the band’s history.
