Gods of Tomorrow – [self-titled]
Reviewed by Sam Fuller • 20 July 2025
Gods of Tomorrow is the new band formed by Electrified co-founder, Konstantinos, who released their debut album on 11th July. The band are set to make waves with their melodic hard rock sound. From the very thundercrack of the intro, the band builds the atmosphere in a swelling chorus of ambience reminiscent of Nightwish or Sabaton, before blasting into the driving force of their title-song, complete with heavy guitar harmonies and pummelling mid-pace double kick. Filipe’s vocals provide a similar timbre to that of Dave Mustaine in the mid-register but combined with a more traditional or power metal style of vocalisation and harmony. The use of synthesisers add to the monumental wall of sound and ensure no space in the register remains unexploited.
Second track Fire and Ice follows with a heavy melodic riff reminiscent of 80s Judas Priest and Running Wild. Cherubini’s double kick really shines through in the verse, with the reverberated snare hitting you in the chest as you bang your head to every beat, whilst the band’s multi-layered harmonies provides a welcome dynamic rarely seen in modern rock or metal. Hold Onto the Vision follows in the form of a mid-tempo minor-key anthem. The riff and style combination is much akin to modern Swedish bands like Crashdïet or Ghost (imagine Dave Leppard singing Danse Macabre), with the chorus definitely being one of the catchiest on the album and very possibly a modern classic!
Devil’s Daughter starts strong with a thumping drum intro, with a gnarly bass tone throughout and a fantastic guitar solo. If you’re not already hooked by this point in the record, then this album isn’t for you! Tracks like Dying for your Love, Point of No Return and Face the Truth provide more driving, powerful riffs and virtuoso lead guitar playing that could definitely stand up with many of the legends. Every song is a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point barrage of the senses and never once lets loose. You will listen and you will remember!
Songs like Rise of an Empire and Girl from Tokyo feel like they would fit perfectly on Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet, which, when combined with the other aforementioned influences shows the breadth of influences the band has utilised. Gods of Tomorrow’s debut is a strong statement with a huge sound perfect for stadiums and festivals. I’m definitely eager to see how the band delivers the goods in a live setting. This might be the best album released this year!
Bold name – will they deliver live?
Huge sound perfect for stadiums and festivals.