Aeon Empire by Aeon Empire Review

Hail, you alpine-born rockers of the Black Metal Archives—Sean here, still riding the electric surge of Aeon Empire’s Aeon Empire. Cranked this beast today, and it’s like Austria’s mountain highways unleashed a hard rock thunderbolt straight outta the ‘80s. Snagged it off Bandcamp, dropped March 27, 2025, and its eleven tracks of pure swagger are a bar-top anthem—let’s hit the stage and tear it up!

Aeon Empire roared from Austria’s rugged heart, a five-man crew—Jota Fortinho (vocals), Filip Koluš (guitars), Jimi Cimbala (guitars), Ronnie König (bass), Radim Večeřa (drums). Their self-titled debut is an independent blast of classic hard rock, crafted for neon nights and rebel souls.

Let’s dive into the tracks!

“All Your Dreams” revs up like a hot rod at dusk—Jota’s vocals belt with gritty fire, Filip and Jimi’s guitars churning riffs that echo Rainbow’s prime. Radim’s drums lock in tight—I’m hooked, banging my head to its hooky drive.

“Sitting on a Wall” dials it back, guitars ringing with a soulful sheen, Ronnie’s bass weaving a steady pulse—Jota’s voice carries a dreamer’s spark that hits deep.

“Waiting in the Rain” storms in with drama, dual guitars slashing like alpine winds—my fists are up, caught in its electric rush. “Push the Clouds Away” and “Once in a Lifetime” keep the party alive, pure singalong fuel, while

“Stallion” kicks with a rough, AC/DC-style snarl, wicked guitars and a groove that will keep you rockin’.

The back half’s relentless—“Waiting to Feel Good” struts with bluesy grit!

“Gloom” dips into a darker groove, and “Liars and Fools” snarls like a streetwise dare.

“Fell in Love” tugs the heart with a tender riff, and “Set Aflame This Cold World” blazes out, guitars soaring, Jota’s cry a rebel’s last stand—damn, it leaves me pumped. Aeon Empire’s sound is a leather-jacketed beast—think UFO’s raw crunch meets Bon Jovi’s early bite, but with an Austrian edge that’s all their own. Filip and Jimi trade solos like barroom bets, Ronnie’s bass holds the line, and Radim’s kit drives it like a runaway train.

This whole album is slick yet wild—it feels like they cut this in a mountain tavern, fueled by lager and big-stage dreams. Aeon Empire is a middle finger to modern gloss, built for cranking loud—blast it, let it shake you, and join me in this retro riot.

You tavern-bound rebels, drop your takes below—how did this album spark your soul? Stream it on Bandcamp and keep the amps cranked!