The wait is officially over. German musician, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Michael “Ristridi” Wöß has officially released his new full-length album, Ride The Storm.
Available independently on all major streaming platforms, Ride The Storm delivers an intense blend of traditional heavy metal riffs, epic symphonic elements, and deep thematic storytelling.
A Masterpiece Forged in Steel: What Is Ride The Storm About?
Ride The Storm uses mythological lore and dark fantasy to hold up a mirror to real human struggles. The album tackles grounded themes of freedom, loyalty, corruption, and the brutal necessity of adaptation in times of chaos.
The album’s dramatic engine relies heavily on a dynamic vocal dualism between Anti (Don’t Drop The Sword) and Alex Meyer (Dark Solstice). Anti’s melodic clean vocals embody virtue, resistance, and the relentless pursuit of freedom, while Alex Meyer’s fierce harsh vocals bring forth the chaos of vengeance, betrayal, and dark ambition.
Musically, the 8-track record draws inspiration from genre titans like Blind Guardian, Demons & Wizards, and Symphony X.
Lyric Video to Title Track OUT NOW!
Take a look at the Lyric Video to “Ride The Storm”:
From the Holy Ground of Wacken to the Album Launch
The album launch comes right on the heels of a massive career milestone for Ristridi. Just weeks prior to this album release, Ristridi took the stage at the world-famous Wacken Open Air 2026 with MEGALIVE (German Megadeth Tribute).
Delivering a crushing set on the LGH Clubstage in Wacken, the intense festival energy and connection with the metal community set the perfect stage for unleashing Ride The Storm upon the world.
Full Tracklist
Here is the complete tracklist for Ride The Storm:
- Ride The Storm
- To Be Free
- Thy Fate Forged In Vengeance
- Silver And Steel
- King Under Mountain
- By Oath And Chain
- Clarity
- God Will Avenge Us
Stream and Support RISTRIDI
Stream Ride The Storm on your favorite music platform and follow RISTRIDI on social media to keep up with music videos, behind-the-scenes content, and upcoming gig announcements:
- Stream on major platforms: Stream Ride The Storm Here
- Buy here: ristridi.bandcamp.com/album/ride-the-storm
- YouTube: youtube.com/ristridi
- Instagram: instagram.com/ristridi
- Facebook: facebook.com/ristridi