Retribution by Burning Sun

☀️ FROM RETRIBUTION TO REDEMPTION ☀️

Influenced by icons such as HELLOWEEN, GRAVE DIGGER and 90s German power metal in general, "RETRIBUTION" is a dark and powerful fantasy power metal concept album, telling a story about fight, struggle, revenge, and ultimately, salvation.

With "RETRIBUTION" we outline glimpses of our own fantasy world, centered around Emaly, a young paladin. As a disciple of an order of knights sworn to defend what is just and right, she witnesses the death of her mentor in a devastating battle against the undead. Although her journey begins with a thirst for vengeance and an epic fight against the death cult of a necromancer, the story of this album is more about Emaly's personal journey, growth and transformation.

Released by METALIZER RECORDS on both CD and VINYL as well as on CASSETTE by ETERNAL FIRE RECORDS.
You can also find the album on all digital platforms (Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp, Deezer, YouTube Music, etc.).

Tracklist

1.	By the Light	4:50

2.	Fight in the Night	4:14

3.	Aftermath	4:57

4.	Cold Winds	5:28

5.	Heart of Darkness	3:54

6.	Open Your Eyes	4:57

7.	Shadows Undone	3:56

8.	Redemption	5:58

Credits

released August 22, 2025

All music by Pancho Ireland
Story & lyrics by Zoltán Papi

Drums by Pancho Ireland
Backing vocals by Alexandra Livshitz, Nicolas Peter, Pancho Ireland
Narration by Allie Jones, Mr. Trekster
Second guitar solo in “Open Your Eyes” by Aleksandra “Lioness” Stamenković
Keyboards in “Open Your Eyes” by Nicolas Peter

Artwork by Yannick Bouchard
Booklet illustrations by Márta “Mira” Füredi
Booklet design & layout by Zoltán Papi

Mixed & mastered by Pancho Ireland
Spoken parts and sound effects mixed by Bence Molnár

Zoltán is grateful to God for everything that made this album possible.

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