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✊MANIAKKS BEWARE ✊

In case you are looking for the perfect collector's item, look no further! The ETERNAL DAGGER limited box set is the perfect opportunity to show your dedication to Iron Kobra and Heavy Metal!

Limited box set (200 copies) with the album on blue/silver galaxy vinyl, including

- insert
- A1 sized poster
- sticker
- post card
- woven patch
- silkscreened backpatch
- metal pin
- posterflag
- slipmat
- download code

Be quick or be dead, this box will never see a second run! #IronKobra #HeavyMetal #vinyl #metal #SpeedMetal #EternalDagger

✊MANIAKKS BEWARE ✊

In case you are looking for the perfect collector's item, look no further! The ETERNAL DAGGER limited box set is the perfect opportunity to show your dedication to Iron Kobra and Heavy Metal!

Limited box set (200 copies) with the album on blue/silver galaxy vinyl, including

- insert
- A1 sized poster
- sticker
- post card
- woven patch
- silkscreened backpatch
- metal pin
- posterflag
- slipmat
- download code

Be quick or be dead, this box will never see a second run! #IronKobra #HeavyMetal #vinyl #metal #SpeedMetal #EternalDagger

✊MANIAKKS BEWARE ✊

In case you are looking for the perfect collector's item, look no further! The ETERNAL DAGGER limited box set is the perfect opportunity to show your dedication to Iron Kobra and Heavy Metal!

Limited box set (200 copies) with the album on blue/silver galaxy vinyl, including

- insert
- A1 sized poster
- sticker
- post card
- woven patch
- silkscreened backpatch
- metal pin
- posterflag
- slipmat
- download code

Be quick or be dead, this box will never see a second run! #IronKobra #HeavyMetal #vinyl #metal #SpeedMetal #EternalDagger

✊MANIAKKS BEWARE ✊

In case you are looking for the perfect collector's item, look no further! The ETERNAL DAGGER limited box set is the perfect opportunity to show your dedication to Iron Kobra and Heavy Metal!

Limited box set (200 copies) with the album on blue/silver galaxy vinyl, including

- insert
- A1 sized poster
- sticker
- post card
- woven patch
- silkscreened backpatch
- metal pin
- posterflag
- slipmat
- download code

Be quick or be dead, this box will never see a second run! #IronKobra #HeavyMetal #vinyl #metal #SpeedMetal #EternalDagger

✊MANIAKKS BEWARE ✊

In case you are looking for the perfect collector's item, look no further! The ETERNAL DAGGER limited box set is the perfect opportunity to show your dedication to Iron Kobra and Heavy Metal!

Limited box set (200 copies) with the album on blue/silver galaxy vinyl, including

- insert
- A1 sized poster
- sticker
- post card
- woven patch
- silkscreened backpatch
- metal pin
- posterflag
- slipmat
- download code

Be quick or be dead, this box will never see a second run! #IronKobra #HeavyMetal #vinyl #metal #SpeedMetal #EternalDagger

A week has passed since the release of our new album ETERNAL DAGGER and we cannot express how extremely grateful we are for all the positive feedback and love that YOU have shown us! Thank you so much for all your support and dedication.

Now we want to know: From the despairing depths of the Tembling Dungeons to the epic unspeakable heights of the Mountains of Madness, what is your favourite track of the album? Are you SIDE ETERNAL or SIDE DAGGER?

Post in the comments and let us know!

To celebrate the release, we will also hand out 5 free download codes of our new album among all comments! #IronKobra #HeavyMetal #metal #EternalDagger #SpeedMetal #nwothm

A week has passed since the release of our new album ETERNAL DAGGER and we cannot express how extremely grateful we are for all the positive feedback and love that YOU have shown us! Thank you so much for all your support and dedication.

Now we want to know: From the despairing depths of the Tembling Dungeons to the epic unspeakable heights of the Mountains of Madness, what is your favourite track of the album? Are you SIDE ETERNAL or SIDE DAGGER?

Post in the comments and let us know!

To celebrate the release, we will also hand out 5 free download codes of our new album among all comments! #IronKobra #HeavyMetal #metal #EternalDagger #SpeedMetal #nwothm

A week has passed since the release of our new album ETERNAL DAGGER and we cannot express how extremely grateful we are for all the positive feedback and love that YOU have shown us! Thank you so much for all your support and dedication.

Now we want to know: From the despairing depths of the Tembling Dungeons to the epic unspeakable heights of the Mountains of Madness, what is your favourite track of the album? Are you SIDE ETERNAL or SIDE DAGGER?

Post in the comments and let us know!

To celebrate the release, we will also hand out 5 free download codes of our new album among all comments! #IronKobra #HeavyMetal #metal #EternalDagger #SpeedMetal #nwothm

A week has passed since the release of our new album ETERNAL DAGGER and we cannot express how extremely grateful we are for all the positive feedback and love that YOU have shown us! Thank you so much for all your support and dedication.

Now we want to know: From the despairing depths of the Tembling Dungeons to the epic unspeakable heights of the Mountains of Madness, what is your favourite track of the album? Are you SIDE ETERNAL or SIDE DAGGER?

Post in the comments and let us know!

To celebrate the release, we will also hand out 5 free download codes of our new album among all comments! #IronKobra #HeavyMetal #metal #EternalDagger #SpeedMetal #nwothm

A week has passed since the release of our new album ETERNAL DAGGER and we cannot express how extremely grateful we are for all the positive feedback and love that YOU have shown us! Thank you so much for all your support and dedication.

Now we want to know: From the despairing depths of the Tembling Dungeons to the epic unspeakable heights of the Mountains of Madness, what is your favourite track of the album? Are you SIDE ETERNAL or SIDE DAGGER?

Post in the comments and let us know!

To celebrate the release, we will also hand out 5 free download codes of our new album among all comments! #IronKobra #HeavyMetal #metal #EternalDagger #SpeedMetal #nwothm

The year was 2008. The place is Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Four brave souls were about to form Iron Kobra. Yearning for an era with less sheen and more grit, the band honed their craft with early demo Cult of the Snake and EP Battlesword. Their debut full-length, Dungeon Masters, wouldn’t descend upon the masses until 2012. While a little rough, it showed promise and ambition; the band clearly understood the fundamentals of hard rock and classic heavy metal. 2015 would see them return with Might & Magic, a higher-octane affair with tighter musicianship. But for a single here and there, Iron Kobra has remained quiet in the 11 years since. The metal snake returns now in 2026, promising louder, faster, and better.

I’m gonna do this review a little backward, starting with my chief complaint. Eternal Dagger feels more like a playlist than an album. There’s awesome musicianship and band cohesion on display here—the call and response antics of “Trembling Dungeons,” the stair-stepped riffs of “Fliehen,” the band’s perfect punctuation of Ela’s lyrics on “Forbidden Fruits,” Matze’s bass carrying the melody through the end of “Silver Strings and Iron Wings”—but nothing really ties these tracks together. It’s all undeniably the work of Iron Kobra, but the band careens—quite competently, at least—from searing speed metal (“Unchained & Untamed”) to Priestly NWoBHM (“Shibuya Nights”) to epic heavy metal (“Mountains of Madness”), making the album feel a bit unfocused. The great part about a criticism like this is that it has absolutely no bearing on how fucking hard these Germans rip.

From the first moments of “Trembling Dungeons”—a trash can opening, a sick divebomb, and soaring cleans—it’s clear Iron Kobra came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.1 Eternal Dagger is a rager written for all those who still blast Saxon on the reg. Whether burning barns (“Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”) or stomping out anthemic bangers, Iron Kobra plays with wanton abandon. This riotous and free energy never lets up, largely thanks to drummer Bjӧrn, even when the tempo drops a gear. “Silver Strings and Iron Wings” takes me back to Di’Anno-era Maiden, and “Trembling Dungeons” could’ve been an Angel Witch b-side. “Eternal Dagger” ventures into progressive territory, and although it doesn’t quite stick the landing and ends a little awkwardly, it’s intriguing, and I’d like to see them explore this narrative style more on future releases.

Eternal Dagger is a vast improvement over Iron Kobra’s back catalog, most notably stemming from its superior production. Mixed and mastered by Stefan Castevet, Eternal Dagger feels full and fleshed out. Bjӧrn’s kick drum moves some serious air, and Matze’s bass sounds absolutely incredible. It’s lush, vibrant, and responsible for some of my favorite moments on Eternal Dagger (“Shibuya Nights,” “Silver Strings,” “Unchained & Untamed”). The other major improvement of Eternal Dagger is the band’s synergy. While previous efforts felt like four talented musicians playing together, Eternal Dagger feels far more cohesive. This is best shown in the way lead guitarist Steffen dances beautifully around Ela’s rhythm guitars like variations on a theme. His leads and solos always feel like an extension of the rhythm section, rather than a standalone element (“Trembling Dungeons,” “Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”). Licks and fills from every member of Iron Kobra decorate the larger compositions, and as a result, Eternal Dagger feels like the work of a band at the top of their game.

Iron Kobra has got the goods. Front to back, Eternal Dagger is infectious and riotously fun. Whether you wanna howl at the sky while driving a bit too fast down the highway or pump your fist and bang your head in a crowd of sweaty, late-middle-aged men, Iron Kobra will get you there. I do wish Eternal Dagger had a more singular identity, but at the end of the day, I still had a blast working with this album over the past couple weeks. Unless you won’t settle for anything less than earth-shattering and paradigm-shifting masterpieces, Eternal Dagger will give you a sore neck and some involuntary stank face just fine.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: June 19th, 2026

The year was 2008. The place is Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Four brave souls were about to form Iron Kobra. Yearning for an era with less sheen and more grit, the band honed their craft with early demo Cult of the Snake and EP Battlesword. Their debut full-length, Dungeon Masters, wouldn’t descend upon the masses until 2012. While a little rough, it showed promise and ambition; the band clearly understood the fundamentals of hard rock and classic heavy metal. 2015 would see them return with Might & Magic, a higher-octane affair with tighter musicianship. But for a single here and there, Iron Kobra has remained quiet in the 11 years since. The metal snake returns now in 2026, promising louder, faster, and better.

I’m gonna do this review a little backward, starting with my chief complaint. Eternal Dagger feels more like a playlist than an album. There’s awesome musicianship and band cohesion on display here—the call and response antics of “Trembling Dungeons,” the stair-stepped riffs of “Fliehen,” the band’s perfect punctuation of Ela’s lyrics on “Forbidden Fruits,” Matze’s bass carrying the melody through the end of “Silver Strings and Iron Wings”—but nothing really ties these tracks together. It’s all undeniably the work of Iron Kobra, but the band careens—quite competently, at least—from searing speed metal (“Unchained & Untamed”) to Priestly NWoBHM (“Shibuya Nights”) to epic heavy metal (“Mountains of Madness”), making the album feel a bit unfocused. The great part about a criticism like this is that it has absolutely no bearing on how fucking hard these Germans rip.

From the first moments of “Trembling Dungeons”—a trash can opening, a sick divebomb, and soaring cleans—it’s clear Iron Kobra came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.1 Eternal Dagger is a rager written for all those who still blast Saxon on the reg. Whether burning barns (“Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”) or stomping out anthemic bangers, Iron Kobra plays with wanton abandon. This riotous and free energy never lets up, largely thanks to drummer Bjӧrn, even when the tempo drops a gear. “Silver Strings and Iron Wings” takes me back to Di’Anno-era Maiden, and “Trembling Dungeons” could’ve been an Angel Witch b-side. “Eternal Dagger” ventures into progressive territory, and although it doesn’t quite stick the landing and ends a little awkwardly, it’s intriguing, and I’d like to see them explore this narrative style more on future releases.

Eternal Dagger is a vast improvement over Iron Kobra’s back catalog, most notably stemming from its superior production. Mixed and mastered by Stefan Castevet, Eternal Dagger feels full and fleshed out. Bjӧrn’s kick drum moves some serious air, and Matze’s bass sounds absolutely incredible. It’s lush, vibrant, and responsible for some of my favorite moments on Eternal Dagger (“Shibuya Nights,” “Silver Strings,” “Unchained & Untamed”). The other major improvement of Eternal Dagger is the band’s synergy. While previous efforts felt like four talented musicians playing together, Eternal Dagger feels far more cohesive. This is best shown in the way lead guitarist Steffen dances beautifully around Ela’s rhythm guitars like variations on a theme. His leads and solos always feel like an extension of the rhythm section, rather than a standalone element (“Trembling Dungeons,” “Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”). Licks and fills from every member of Iron Kobra decorate the larger compositions, and as a result, Eternal Dagger feels like the work of a band at the top of their game.

Iron Kobra has got the goods. Front to back, Eternal Dagger is infectious and riotously fun. Whether you wanna howl at the sky while driving a bit too fast down the highway or pump your fist and bang your head in a crowd of sweaty, late-middle-aged men, Iron Kobra will get you there. I do wish Eternal Dagger had a more singular identity, but at the end of the day, I still had a blast working with this album over the past couple weeks. Unless you won’t settle for anything less than earth-shattering and paradigm-shifting masterpieces, Eternal Dagger will give you a sore neck and some involuntary stank face just fine.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: June 19th, 2026

The year was 2008. The place is Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Four brave souls were about to form Iron Kobra. Yearning for an era with less sheen and more grit, the band honed their craft with early demo Cult of the Snake and EP Battlesword. Their debut full-length, Dungeon Masters, wouldn’t descend upon the masses until 2012. While a little rough, it showed promise and ambition; the band clearly understood the fundamentals of hard rock and classic heavy metal. 2015 would see them return with Might & Magic, a higher-octane affair with tighter musicianship. But for a single here and there, Iron Kobra has remained quiet in the 11 years since. The metal snake returns now in 2026, promising louder, faster, and better.

I’m gonna do this review a little backward, starting with my chief complaint. Eternal Dagger feels more like a playlist than an album. There’s awesome musicianship and band cohesion on display here—the call and response antics of “Trembling Dungeons,” the stair-stepped riffs of “Fliehen,” the band’s perfect punctuation of Ela’s lyrics on “Forbidden Fruits,” Matze’s bass carrying the melody through the end of “Silver Strings and Iron Wings”—but nothing really ties these tracks together. It’s all undeniably the work of Iron Kobra, but the band careens—quite competently, at least—from searing speed metal (“Unchained & Untamed”) to Priestly NWoBHM (“Shibuya Nights”) to epic heavy metal (“Mountains of Madness”), making the album feel a bit unfocused. The great part about a criticism like this is that it has absolutely no bearing on how fucking hard these Germans rip.

From the first moments of “Trembling Dungeons”—a trash can opening, a sick divebomb, and soaring cleans—it’s clear Iron Kobra came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.1 Eternal Dagger is a rager written for all those who still blast Saxon on the reg. Whether burning barns (“Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”) or stomping out anthemic bangers, Iron Kobra plays with wanton abandon. This riotous and free energy never lets up, largely thanks to drummer Bjӧrn, even when the tempo drops a gear. “Silver Strings and Iron Wings” takes me back to Di’Anno-era Maiden, and “Trembling Dungeons” could’ve been an Angel Witch b-side. “Eternal Dagger” ventures into progressive territory, and although it doesn’t quite stick the landing and ends a little awkwardly, it’s intriguing, and I’d like to see them explore this narrative style more on future releases.

Eternal Dagger is a vast improvement over Iron Kobra’s back catalog, most notably stemming from its superior production. Mixed and mastered by Stefan Castevet, Eternal Dagger feels full and fleshed out. Bjӧrn’s kick drum moves some serious air, and Matze’s bass sounds absolutely incredible. It’s lush, vibrant, and responsible for some of my favorite moments on Eternal Dagger (“Shibuya Nights,” “Silver Strings,” “Unchained & Untamed”). The other major improvement of Eternal Dagger is the band’s synergy. While previous efforts felt like four talented musicians playing together, Eternal Dagger feels far more cohesive. This is best shown in the way lead guitarist Steffen dances beautifully around Ela’s rhythm guitars like variations on a theme. His leads and solos always feel like an extension of the rhythm section, rather than a standalone element (“Trembling Dungeons,” “Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”). Licks and fills from every member of Iron Kobra decorate the larger compositions, and as a result, Eternal Dagger feels like the work of a band at the top of their game.

Iron Kobra has got the goods. Front to back, Eternal Dagger is infectious and riotously fun. Whether you wanna howl at the sky while driving a bit too fast down the highway or pump your fist and bang your head in a crowd of sweaty, late-middle-aged men, Iron Kobra will get you there. I do wish Eternal Dagger had a more singular identity, but at the end of the day, I still had a blast working with this album over the past couple weeks. Unless you won’t settle for anything less than earth-shattering and paradigm-shifting masterpieces, Eternal Dagger will give you a sore neck and some involuntary stank face just fine.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: June 19th, 2026

The year was 2008. The place is Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Four brave souls were about to form Iron Kobra. Yearning for an era with less sheen and more grit, the band honed their craft with early demo Cult of the Snake and EP Battlesword. Their debut full-length, Dungeon Masters, wouldn’t descend upon the masses until 2012. While a little rough, it showed promise and ambition; the band clearly understood the fundamentals of hard rock and classic heavy metal. 2015 would see them return with Might & Magic, a higher-octane affair with tighter musicianship. But for a single here and there, Iron Kobra has remained quiet in the 11 years since. The metal snake returns now in 2026, promising louder, faster, and better.

I’m gonna do this review a little backward, starting with my chief complaint. Eternal Dagger feels more like a playlist than an album. There’s awesome musicianship and band cohesion on display here—the call and response antics of “Trembling Dungeons,” the stair-stepped riffs of “Fliehen,” the band’s perfect punctuation of Ela’s lyrics on “Forbidden Fruits,” Matze’s bass carrying the melody through the end of “Silver Strings and Iron Wings”—but nothing really ties these tracks together. It’s all undeniably the work of Iron Kobra, but the band careens—quite competently, at least—from searing speed metal (“Unchained & Untamed”) to Priestly NWoBHM (“Shibuya Nights”) to epic heavy metal (“Mountains of Madness”), making the album feel a bit unfocused. The great part about a criticism like this is that it has absolutely no bearing on how fucking hard these Germans rip.

From the first moments of “Trembling Dungeons”—a trash can opening, a sick divebomb, and soaring cleans—it’s clear Iron Kobra came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.1 Eternal Dagger is a rager written for all those who still blast Saxon on the reg. Whether burning barns (“Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”) or stomping out anthemic bangers, Iron Kobra plays with wanton abandon. This riotous and free energy never lets up, largely thanks to drummer Bjӧrn, even when the tempo drops a gear. “Silver Strings and Iron Wings” takes me back to Di’Anno-era Maiden, and “Trembling Dungeons” could’ve been an Angel Witch b-side. “Eternal Dagger” ventures into progressive territory, and although it doesn’t quite stick the landing and ends a little awkwardly, it’s intriguing, and I’d like to see them explore this narrative style more on future releases.

Eternal Dagger is a vast improvement over Iron Kobra’s back catalog, most notably stemming from its superior production. Mixed and mastered by Stefan Castevet, Eternal Dagger feels full and fleshed out. Bjӧrn’s kick drum moves some serious air, and Matze’s bass sounds absolutely incredible. It’s lush, vibrant, and responsible for some of my favorite moments on Eternal Dagger (“Shibuya Nights,” “Silver Strings,” “Unchained & Untamed”). The other major improvement of Eternal Dagger is the band’s synergy. While previous efforts felt like four talented musicians playing together, Eternal Dagger feels far more cohesive. This is best shown in the way lead guitarist Steffen dances beautifully around Ela’s rhythm guitars like variations on a theme. His leads and solos always feel like an extension of the rhythm section, rather than a standalone element (“Trembling Dungeons,” “Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”). Licks and fills from every member of Iron Kobra decorate the larger compositions, and as a result, Eternal Dagger feels like the work of a band at the top of their game.

Iron Kobra has got the goods. Front to back, Eternal Dagger is infectious and riotously fun. Whether you wanna howl at the sky while driving a bit too fast down the highway or pump your fist and bang your head in a crowd of sweaty, late-middle-aged men, Iron Kobra will get you there. I do wish Eternal Dagger had a more singular identity, but at the end of the day, I still had a blast working with this album over the past couple weeks. Unless you won’t settle for anything less than earth-shattering and paradigm-shifting masterpieces, Eternal Dagger will give you a sore neck and some involuntary stank face just fine.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: June 19th, 2026

The year was 2008. The place is Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Four brave souls were about to form Iron Kobra. Yearning for an era with less sheen and more grit, the band honed their craft with early demo Cult of the Snake and EP Battlesword. Their debut full-length, Dungeon Masters, wouldn’t descend upon the masses until 2012. While a little rough, it showed promise and ambition; the band clearly understood the fundamentals of hard rock and classic heavy metal. 2015 would see them return with Might & Magic, a higher-octane affair with tighter musicianship. But for a single here and there, Iron Kobra has remained quiet in the 11 years since. The metal snake returns now in 2026, promising louder, faster, and better.

I’m gonna do this review a little backward, starting with my chief complaint. Eternal Dagger feels more like a playlist than an album. There’s awesome musicianship and band cohesion on display here—the call and response antics of “Trembling Dungeons,” the stair-stepped riffs of “Fliehen,” the band’s perfect punctuation of Ela’s lyrics on “Forbidden Fruits,” Matze’s bass carrying the melody through the end of “Silver Strings and Iron Wings”—but nothing really ties these tracks together. It’s all undeniably the work of Iron Kobra, but the band careens—quite competently, at least—from searing speed metal (“Unchained & Untamed”) to Priestly NWoBHM (“Shibuya Nights”) to epic heavy metal (“Mountains of Madness”), making the album feel a bit unfocused. The great part about a criticism like this is that it has absolutely no bearing on how fucking hard these Germans rip.

From the first moments of “Trembling Dungeons”—a trash can opening, a sick divebomb, and soaring cleans—it’s clear Iron Kobra came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and they’re all out of bubblegum.1 Eternal Dagger is a rager written for all those who still blast Saxon on the reg. Whether burning barns (“Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”) or stomping out anthemic bangers, Iron Kobra plays with wanton abandon. This riotous and free energy never lets up, largely thanks to drummer Bjӧrn, even when the tempo drops a gear. “Silver Strings and Iron Wings” takes me back to Di’Anno-era Maiden, and “Trembling Dungeons” could’ve been an Angel Witch b-side. “Eternal Dagger” ventures into progressive territory, and although it doesn’t quite stick the landing and ends a little awkwardly, it’s intriguing, and I’d like to see them explore this narrative style more on future releases.

Eternal Dagger is a vast improvement over Iron Kobra’s back catalog, most notably stemming from its superior production. Mixed and mastered by Stefan Castevet, Eternal Dagger feels full and fleshed out. Bjӧrn’s kick drum moves some serious air, and Matze’s bass sounds absolutely incredible. It’s lush, vibrant, and responsible for some of my favorite moments on Eternal Dagger (“Shibuya Nights,” “Silver Strings,” “Unchained & Untamed”). The other major improvement of Eternal Dagger is the band’s synergy. While previous efforts felt like four talented musicians playing together, Eternal Dagger feels far more cohesive. This is best shown in the way lead guitarist Steffen dances beautifully around Ela’s rhythm guitars like variations on a theme. His leads and solos always feel like an extension of the rhythm section, rather than a standalone element (“Trembling Dungeons,” “Forbidden Fruits,” “Treacherous Tyrant”). Licks and fills from every member of Iron Kobra decorate the larger compositions, and as a result, Eternal Dagger feels like the work of a band at the top of their game.

Iron Kobra has got the goods. Front to back, Eternal Dagger is infectious and riotously fun. Whether you wanna howl at the sky while driving a bit too fast down the highway or pump your fist and bang your head in a crowd of sweaty, late-middle-aged men, Iron Kobra will get you there. I do wish Eternal Dagger had a more singular identity, but at the end of the day, I still had a blast working with this album over the past couple weeks. Unless you won’t settle for anything less than earth-shattering and paradigm-shifting masterpieces, Eternal Dagger will give you a sore neck and some involuntary stank face just fine.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: June 19th, 2026

And in case you are unsure whether ETERNAL DAGGER is for you ... here a list of reviews (thread) ⬇️ #IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #metal #SpeedMetal #nwothm

And in case you are unsure whether ETERNAL DAGGER is for you ... here a list of reviews (thread) ⬇️ #IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #metal #SpeedMetal #nwothm

And in case you are unsure whether ETERNAL DAGGER is for you ... here a list of reviews (thread) ⬇️ #IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #metal #SpeedMetal #nwothm

And in case you are unsure whether ETERNAL DAGGER is for you ... here a list of reviews (thread) ⬇️ #IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #metal #SpeedMetal #nwothm

And in case you are unsure whether ETERNAL DAGGER is for you ... here a list of reviews (thread) ⬇️ #IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #metal #SpeedMetal #nwothm

ETERNAL DAGGER RELEASE ... TODAY!

Time since MIGHT & MAGIC:
11 years.
4,061 days.
5,847,840 minutes.
Enough time to listen to the IRON MAIDEN album 143,564 times.

And now, the time has come.

OUR THIRD ALBUM ETERNAL DAGGER IS OUT TODAY!

We will present some songs tomorrow at Der Detze Rockt, where you will also be able to purchase it in person. We will update the merch on our bandcamp store shortly.

Thanks for the support. It means the world to us.
#IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #metal #rock #nwothm

ETERNAL DAGGER RELEASE ... TODAY!

Time since MIGHT & MAGIC:
11 years.
4,061 days.
5,847,840 minutes.
Enough time to listen to the IRON MAIDEN album 143,564 times.

And now, the time has come.

OUR THIRD ALBUM ETERNAL DAGGER IS OUT TODAY!

We will present some songs tomorrow at Der Detze Rockt, where you will also be able to purchase it in person. We will update the merch on our bandcamp store shortly.

Thanks for the support. It means the world to us.
#IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #metal #rock #nwothm

ETERNAL DAGGER RELEASE ... TODAY!

Time since MIGHT & MAGIC:
11 years.
4,061 days.
5,847,840 minutes.
Enough time to listen to the IRON MAIDEN album 143,564 times.

And now, the time has come.

OUR THIRD ALBUM ETERNAL DAGGER IS OUT TODAY!

We will present some songs tomorrow at Der Detze Rockt, where you will also be able to purchase it in person. We will update the merch on our bandcamp store shortly.

Thanks for the support. It means the world to us.
#IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #metal #rock #nwothm

ETERNAL DAGGER RELEASE ... TODAY!

Time since MIGHT & MAGIC:
11 years.
4,061 days.
5,847,840 minutes.
Enough time to listen to the IRON MAIDEN album 143,564 times.

And now, the time has come.

OUR THIRD ALBUM ETERNAL DAGGER IS OUT TODAY!

We will present some songs tomorrow at Der Detze Rockt, where you will also be able to purchase it in person. We will update the merch on our bandcamp store shortly.

Thanks for the support. It means the world to us.
#IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #metal #rock #nwothm

ETERNAL DAGGER RELEASE ... TODAY!

Time since MIGHT & MAGIC:
11 years.
4,061 days.
5,847,840 minutes.
Enough time to listen to the IRON MAIDEN album 143,564 times.

And now, the time has come.

OUR THIRD ALBUM ETERNAL DAGGER IS OUT TODAY!

We will present some songs tomorrow at Der Detze Rockt, where you will also be able to purchase it in person. We will update the merch on our bandcamp store shortly.

Thanks for the support. It means the world to us.
#IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #metal #rock #nwothm

DRÖÖHN DES TAGES

Hallo, hier ein Ausschnitt aus den Fanzineschreibenprozess zum Metalmittwoch.

Eternal Dagger heißt die neue Scheibe der Heavy Metal Band Iron Kobra aus Gelsenkirchen.
Kommt am Freitag raus.
Hier können Metalheads, Rocker und True Metaller ( wenn die auf Mastodon rumeiern ) ein Öhrchen riskieren.
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/06/15/full-album-stream-iron-kobra-eternal-dagger/
Halleluja.

Die nächsten Ausgaben des EVERYDAY METALHEAD ZINE haben die Schwerpunkte Thrash und Modern Metal, da passen die Ruhrpottler garnicht rein.
Aber die Doppelseite ist in einen der folgenden Zines reserviert.

Jetzt könnt ihr reinlesen.
Oh geil, doppelte Werbung

Iron Kobra – Eternal Dagger

Steffen (G), Ela (V/G), Matze (B) und Björn (D) sind seit 2008 mit ihren Heavy-Metal-Veröffentlichungen unterwegs. Die Jungs leben in Gelsenkirchen und sind echte Metalheads, geboren aus Kohle und Stahl. Ihr neues Album Eternal Dagger wirkt erwachsen und ausgegewogen. Der Eröffnungssong Trembling Dungeons jagt gleich mit großem Heavy-Metal-Kino durch wilde Screams und rasende Gitarren mit Vollgas durch die Boxen. Nummer Zwei auf der Platte, Forbidden Fruits, betört mit einem Maiden-Gedenk-Riff und einem tollen Solo. Shibuya Nights hat einen wunderschönen Aufbau von den Strophen über die Bridge zum Refrain. Kann ich mir live super vorstellen. So haben die folgenden Songs auf Eternal Dagger immer den Hinhöreffekt. Etwa die tollen Riffs, die tollen Chöre oder ein schönes Solo. Ela hat eine tolle Stimme, Punkt. Die anderen Bandmitglieder beherrschen ihre Instrumente. Eternal Dagger ist eine Platte von einer harmonisch gewachsenen Band. Klasse. Hier die Musik anhören, kaufen und nette Sachen schreiben: https://ironkobra.bandcamp.com/music
und
http://www.dyingvictims.com/



#ironkobra #metal #release #heavymetal #eternaldagger #metalmittwoch
#everydaymetalheadzine #drööhndestages #metalhead #printmagazin #hannover #fanzinemusique #undergroundmusic #undergroundmetal #bandsofmastodon
#gelsenkirchen

DRÖÖHN DES TAGES

Hallo, hier ein Ausschnitt aus den Fanzineschreibenprozess zum Metalmittwoch.

Eternal Dagger heißt die neue Scheibe der Heavy Metal Band Iron Kobra aus Gelsenkirchen.
Kommt am Freitag raus.
Hier können Metalheads, Rocker und True Metaller ( wenn die auf Mastodon rumeiern ) ein Öhrchen riskieren.
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/06/15/full-album-stream-iron-kobra-eternal-dagger/
Halleluja.

Die nächsten Ausgaben des EVERYDAY METALHEAD ZINE haben die Schwerpunkte Thrash und Modern Metal, da passen die Ruhrpottler garnicht rein.
Aber die Doppelseite ist in einen der folgenden Zines reserviert.

Jetzt könnt ihr reinlesen.
Oh geil, doppelte Werbung

Iron Kobra – Eternal Dagger

Steffen (G), Ela (V/G), Matze (B) und Björn (D) sind seit 2008 mit ihren Heavy-Metal-Veröffentlichungen unterwegs. Die Jungs leben in Gelsenkirchen und sind echte Metalheads, geboren aus Kohle und Stahl. Ihr neues Album Eternal Dagger wirkt erwachsen und ausgegewogen. Der Eröffnungssong Trembling Dungeons jagt gleich mit großem Heavy-Metal-Kino durch wilde Screams und rasende Gitarren mit Vollgas durch die Boxen. Nummer Zwei auf der Platte, Forbidden Fruits, betört mit einem Maiden-Gedenk-Riff und einem tollen Solo. Shibuya Nights hat einen wunderschönen Aufbau von den Strophen über die Bridge zum Refrain. Kann ich mir live super vorstellen. So haben die folgenden Songs auf Eternal Dagger immer den Hinhöreffekt. Etwa die tollen Riffs, die tollen Chöre oder ein schönes Solo. Ela hat eine tolle Stimme, Punkt. Die anderen Bandmitglieder beherrschen ihre Instrumente. Eternal Dagger ist eine Platte von einer harmonisch gewachsenen Band. Klasse. Hier die Musik anhören, kaufen und nette Sachen schreiben: https://ironkobra.bandcamp.com/music
und
http://www.dyingvictims.com/



#ironkobra #metal #release #heavymetal #eternaldagger #metalmittwoch
#everydaymetalheadzine #drööhndestages #metalhead #printmagazin #hannover #fanzinemusique #undergroundmusic #undergroundmetal #bandsofmastodon
#gelsenkirchen

:headbanger: FULL ALBUM STREAM :headbanger:

We are proud to present to you, in collaboration with Decibel Magazine, our upcoming album ETERNAL DAGGER in its entirety!

ETERNAL DAGGER will release this Friday, with our official release party at DETZE ROCKT Festival on Saturday. Don't forget to pre-order the album at Dying Victims Productions! #HeavyMetal #IronKobra #metal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #EternalDagger
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/06/15/full-album-stream-iron-kobra-eternal-dagger/

:headbanger: FULL ALBUM STREAM :headbanger:

We are proud to present to you, in collaboration with Decibel Magazine, our upcoming album ETERNAL DAGGER in its entirety!

ETERNAL DAGGER will release this Friday, with our official release party at DETZE ROCKT Festival on Saturday. Don't forget to pre-order the album at Dying Victims Productions! #HeavyMetal #IronKobra #metal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #EternalDagger
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/06/15/full-album-stream-iron-kobra-eternal-dagger/

:headbanger: FULL ALBUM STREAM :headbanger:

We are proud to present to you, in collaboration with Decibel Magazine, our upcoming album ETERNAL DAGGER in its entirety!

ETERNAL DAGGER will release this Friday, with our official release party at DETZE ROCKT Festival on Saturday. Don't forget to pre-order the album at Dying Victims Productions! #HeavyMetal #IronKobra #metal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #EternalDagger
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/06/15/full-album-stream-iron-kobra-eternal-dagger/

:headbanger: FULL ALBUM STREAM :headbanger:

We are proud to present to you, in collaboration with Decibel Magazine, our upcoming album ETERNAL DAGGER in its entirety!

ETERNAL DAGGER will release this Friday, with our official release party at DETZE ROCKT Festival on Saturday. Don't forget to pre-order the album at Dying Victims Productions! #HeavyMetal #IronKobra #metal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #EternalDagger
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/06/15/full-album-stream-iron-kobra-eternal-dagger/

:headbanger: FULL ALBUM STREAM :headbanger:

We are proud to present to you, in collaboration with Decibel Magazine, our upcoming album ETERNAL DAGGER in its entirety!

ETERNAL DAGGER will release this Friday, with our official release party at DETZE ROCKT Festival on Saturday. Don't forget to pre-order the album at Dying Victims Productions! #HeavyMetal #IronKobra #metal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #EternalDagger
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/06/15/full-album-stream-iron-kobra-eternal-dagger/

First review of our upcoming album ETERNAL DAGGER! „If you enjoyed listening to albums like Tokyo Blade's debut, See You in Hell from Crossfire, Witch Cross's Fit for Fight and the like, you'll want to give Eternal Dagger a spin.“ 4/5 #HeavyMetal #IronKobra #EternalDagger #SpeedMetal https://www.metalcrypt.com/reviews/16737

First review of our upcoming album ETERNAL DAGGER! „If you enjoyed listening to albums like Tokyo Blade's debut, See You in Hell from Crossfire, Witch Cross's Fit for Fight and the like, you'll want to give Eternal Dagger a spin.“ 4/5 #HeavyMetal #IronKobra #EternalDagger #SpeedMetal https://www.metalcrypt.com/reviews/16737

First review of our upcoming album ETERNAL DAGGER! „If you enjoyed listening to albums like Tokyo Blade's debut, See You in Hell from Crossfire, Witch Cross's Fit for Fight and the like, you'll want to give Eternal Dagger a spin.“ 4/5 #HeavyMetal #IronKobra #EternalDagger #SpeedMetal https://www.metalcrypt.com/reviews/16737

First review of our upcoming album ETERNAL DAGGER! „If you enjoyed listening to albums like Tokyo Blade's debut, See You in Hell from Crossfire, Witch Cross's Fit for Fight and the like, you'll want to give Eternal Dagger a spin.“ 4/5 #HeavyMetal #IronKobra #EternalDagger #SpeedMetal https://www.metalcrypt.com/reviews/16737

First review of our upcoming album ETERNAL DAGGER! „If you enjoyed listening to albums like Tokyo Blade's debut, See You in Hell from Crossfire, Witch Cross's Fit for Fight and the like, you'll want to give Eternal Dagger a spin.“ 4/5 #HeavyMetal #IronKobra #EternalDagger #SpeedMetal https://www.metalcrypt.com/reviews/16737

Listen to TREMBLING DUNGEONS, the opening track of our third album ETERNAL DAGGER! #IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal https://ironkobra.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-dagger

Listen to TREMBLING DUNGEONS, the opening track of our third album ETERNAL DAGGER! #IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal https://ironkobra.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-dagger

Listen to TREMBLING DUNGEONS, the opening track of our third album ETERNAL DAGGER! #IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal https://ironkobra.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-dagger

Listen to TREMBLING DUNGEONS, the opening track of our third album ETERNAL DAGGER! #IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal https://ironkobra.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-dagger

Listen to TREMBLING DUNGEONS, the opening track of our third album ETERNAL DAGGER! #IronKobra #EternalDagger #HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal https://ironkobra.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-dagger

IRON KOBRA 2026 – The Eternal Dagger Era

Ela – Six String Slaying & Haunting Screams from Sto'Vo'Kor
Björn – Thundering Drums of Doom
Steffen – Guitar Carnage on the Altar of Harmony
Matze – Four Strings of Apocalypse

📸 Kai Ski of The Serpent Sun Tattoo
#HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #IronKobra #EternalDagger

IRON KOBRA 2026 – The Eternal Dagger Era

Ela – Six String Slaying & Haunting Screams from Sto'Vo'Kor
Björn – Thundering Drums of Doom
Steffen – Guitar Carnage on the Altar of Harmony
Matze – Four Strings of Apocalypse

📸 Kai Ski of The Serpent Sun Tattoo
#HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #IronKobra #EternalDagger

IRON KOBRA 2026 – The Eternal Dagger Era

Ela – Six String Slaying & Haunting Screams from Sto'Vo'Kor
Björn – Thundering Drums of Doom
Steffen – Guitar Carnage on the Altar of Harmony
Matze – Four Strings of Apocalypse

📸 Kai Ski of The Serpent Sun Tattoo
#HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #IronKobra #EternalDagger

IRON KOBRA 2026 – The Eternal Dagger Era

Ela – Six String Slaying & Haunting Screams from Sto'Vo'Kor
Björn – Thundering Drums of Doom
Steffen – Guitar Carnage on the Altar of Harmony
Matze – Four Strings of Apocalypse

📸 Kai Ski of The Serpent Sun Tattoo
#HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #IronKobra #EternalDagger

IRON KOBRA 2026 – The Eternal Dagger Era

Ela – Six String Slaying & Haunting Screams from Sto'Vo'Kor
Björn – Thundering Drums of Doom
Steffen – Guitar Carnage on the Altar of Harmony
Matze – Four Strings of Apocalypse

📸 Kai Ski of The Serpent Sun Tattoo
#HeavyMetal #SpeedMetal #EpicMetal #IronKobra #EternalDagger