After receiving ecstatic reviews from all over the world (including METAL TEMPLE December 4, 2023 - 10/10 rating) for their 2023 debut “To The Gods We Swear”, Norwegian heavy metal warriors ROZARIO return with a vengeance. Their new album, “Northern Crusaders” (set for release on February 20, 2026 on Pride & Joy Music) is not just a follow-up, it’s a statement of intent. This is a band on their own Northern Crusade, carrying the flag for classic, melodic heavy metal into a new era. The new album is an explosive collection of 12 powerful tracks that blend soaring, epic melodies with hard-hitting rockers all packed with massive sing-along choruses, fierce conviction, and unstoppable energy .Behind the wall of sound lies an impressively crafted production, driven by massive drums, thunderous bass, blazing guitars and a powerful, commanding vocal performance. Every riff hits hard, every chorus soars high, and every note bleeds passion and conviction. ROZARIO have added fresh firepower to the lineup with the incredible young guitarist Taran Lister, whose talent brings an extra edge and intensity to the band’s signature sound. “Northern Crusaders” was recorded at Holter Studio, once again with the amazing Trond Holter (JORN, WIG WAM) at the helm, the band’s trusted producer and unofficial sixth member, ensuring a sound that’s as grand and powerful as the band’s vision itself.

Get ready – the crusade has begun

 WHOA!!! Not skipping a beat and picking right up where they left off on their debut album “Fire & Ice” opens up with a monstrous crotch grabbing massive and relentless cacophony of galloping twin guitar riffs and melodic fills that steamrolls into a full frontal nuclear assault that definitely keep us in the fast lane bolstered by the sharp, precise cybernetic rhythm section and magnetic harmonies that had the speakers rattling, pictures falling off my walls and the police at my front door, which sadly, is becoming a daily occurrence. The powerful and intense vocal delivery of David Rosario is an absolute perfect match as he stirs the pot like an evil potion on the fire never over powering or diluting the masterful guitar work of Stein Hjertholm and Taran Lister. The overall production and mastering are solid as ever and you’ll be air guitaring and singing along to the infectious chorus “Looking into the night…I search for a light, Now it’s in my sight, Hear the drums of our nation, We go through Fire and Ice, This is my congregation, For you we all sacrifice, Fire and Ice”

“Fire & Ice” is a fantastic lead into the upcoming album that will have all us headbangers licking our chops in anticipation of the February release.

 Check out the interview with David Rosario (vocals) and Stein Hjertholm (guitar) on our YouTube Podcast channel CREATIVITY TALKIN (search Creativity Talkin Podcast interview Rozario) as we talk about the new album, touring, the future of metal, share a few laughs, do a video reaction to “Fire & Ice” and so much more