Mad Max Heavy Metal

The German based hard rock legends MAD MAX from Münster, are looking forward to the re-release of their early works, two important documents of the early metal scene in Germany. MAD MAX first appeared on the scene in 1981 with the 4-track EP "In Concert," followed by their legendary debut album "Heavy Metal" the following year. MAD MAX were thus pioneers of a new German hard rock and metal scene, which until then had only known THE SCORPIONS and ACCEPT, at that time still strongly influenced by the NWoBHM and bands such as JUDAS PRIEST, SAXON, and IRON MAIDEN.Both works are now being released together, remastered by Rolf Munkes (CREMATORY a.o.), as a new edition on CD, LP, and digitally. "When I founded Mad Max in my hometown of Münster in 1981, I never dreamed that I would be celebrating the band's 45th anniversary in 2026. I am very proud and grateful for that," says founding member and main composer Jürgen Breforth, adding: "Of course, I want to celebrate the anniversary together with the Mad Max fans, because these fans have loyally supported us for 45 years, and we have been able to give concerts all over the world. The celebrations will begin at the end of the year with the re-release of the songs that started it all. Under the title "Heavy Metal," not only will the first album be released, but also the EP "In Concert" with the first four songs we composed and released as a band. There will also be unreleased photo material, a detailed history, liner notes, and many more surprises."