DEVIL'S TRAIN were aptly described on Laut.de as “hard rock for convertibles – or for pole dancing,” because this all-star lineup definitely brought the heat. Their self-titled debut from 2012 was bursting with adrenaline and testosterone, hard-hitting rhythms, and razor-sharp riffs. Above it all towered the voice of R.D. Liapakis, the current frontman of the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP and the heavy metal institution MYSTIC PROPHECY. With his raw voice, the Greek-born singer gave the 12 tracks the necessary kick and literally sent grenades like “Roll The Dice,” the opening “Fire And Water,” and the band anthem “Devil's Train” into ecstasy. With “American Woman,” DEVIL'S TRAIN paid tribute to the rock ‘n’ roll of the 70s, which all the musicians have in their blood. The necessary groove for DEVIL'S TRAIN is provided by drumming legend Jörg Michael (ex-SAXON, ex-STRATOVARIUS, ex-RUNNING WILD, among others) and Finn Jari Kainulainen (MASTERPLAN, ex-EVERGREY, ex-STATOVARIUS), while guitarist Lakis Ragazas (later MYSTIC PROPHECY, among others) strummed the strings and completed the devilish quartet. DEVIL'S TRAIN subsequently released the albums “II” (2015) and “Ashes & Bones” (2022) and are currently writing songs for a new, fourth album, which is scheduled for release in spring 2027. On June 19, however, the legendary debut album will be released for the first time on blood-red colored vinyl and as a re-release in a CD jewel case. Anyone who has missed out on this piece of hard rock history to date and wants to do something good for their record player should mark the date in red.
