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and Torsten Röhre. The album was preceded by the single "Circle of Trust" on December 4, 2013.

Track listing

All songs written by Alex Beyrodt and Michael Bormann.

Personnel

*Michael Bormann - vocals *Alex Beyrodt - guitars, producing *

- bass guitar * Alessandro Del Vecchio - keyboards *André Hilgers - drums

Additional personnel

*Level 10 Music - management *Achim Köhler - mixing *Ubikmedia - video editing *Felipe Machado - cover *Hiko - artwork

References

{{Authority control 2013 albums Power metal albums by German artists