Published: August 14, 2025
Photo credit: XoXo Photography
German metal veterans Rage breathe new life into their iconic track Straight to Hell with a 2025 reimagining while preparing to unleash their upcoming full length A New World Rising on September 26
More than two decades ago, Rage's 2001-released song "Straight To Hell" gained attention far beyond the metal scene as part of the cult film Manitou's Shoe.
Today, the track returns with a bold, modern sound as Rage are releasing "Straight To Hell '25" — a re-imagined metal classic for the cinema premiere of Manitou's Canoe, the sequel to Michael "Bully" Herbig's legendary hit Manitou's Shoe. Essentially, it's a powerful new version of the original.
With "Straight To Hell '25," Rage bridge the gap between past and present — delivering the perfect metal soundtrack for a cinema event destined for cult status. The song is also included on the upcoming studio album A New World Rising. A limited 7" single version of the song "Straight To Hell '25" is available from today onwards only at the Steamhammer shop: Click Here.
A NEW WORLD RISING TRACK LISTING:
"A New World Rising"
"Innovation"
"Against The Machine"
"Freedom"
"We'll Find A Way"
"Cross The Line"
"Next Generation"
"Fire In Your Eyes"
"Leave Behind"
"Paradigm Change"
"Fear Out Of Time"
"Behind The Shield Of Misery"
"Straight To Hell '25"
A New World Rising will be released on September 26 through SPV/Steamhammer worldwide except Japan in the following formats:
*CD DigiPak
*LP Gatefold, 140 g, black vinyl, colored insert
*Download / Streaming
*Exclusive CD/LP Bundles with a shirt and exclusive vinyl only at the Steamhammer shop: PRE-ORDER "A NEW WORLD RISING" HERE
*LP Gatefold exclusive coloured edition only at the Napalm shop
More info about Rage's upcoming tour dates: Click Here.
