Album Review : MEGAHERA – Back to the ’80s

4 September 2025 rocknews

MEGAHERA – Back to the ’80s A Fierce New Chapter in 80s Metal Band Revival

In a time when metal’s past is often reduced to hashtags and reissues, MEGAHERA’s Back to the ’80s arrives like a flaming sword through the fog. Released on August 22, 2025 via Germany’s underground powerhouse Witches Brew, this third full-length album from the Sardinian quartet is a bold, unfiltered tribute to the 80s metal band revival.

MEGAHERA – Back to the ’80s Sound and Style: Denim, Distortion, and Defiance

The album’s production is raw but intentional, capturing the analog warmth of cassette-era recordings without sacrificing clarity. It’s a sonic middle finger to overproduced metal, favoring grit over gloss. The guitars are sharp and melodic, the vocals theatrical but grounded, and the rhythm section drives like a war machine.

Stylistically, Back to the ’80s blends traditional heavy metal with hard rock swagger, power metal flourishes. It’s dynamic without being disjointed, and every track feels like it belongs in a smoky club or a festival field packed with lifers.

Back to the ’80s : Track-by-Track Breakdown

MEGAHERA have always worn their influences proudly. Formed in 2008 by singer-guitarist Mario Marras, the band was built on a mission to restore the melodic fury of NWOBHM and Bay Area thrash. Their name itself—MEGA (great) + HERA (era)—is a declaration of allegiance to the golden age of metal. With Back to the ’80s, they’ve crafted a record that feels like a lost classic, unearthed from a dusty crate of bootlegs and battle jackets.

Berserker’s Arise – 3:55
A blistering opener that wastes no time. Fast-paced, riff-heavy, and built to ignite a crowd. It sets the tone for the album’s no-compromise approach to the 80s metal band revival.
Tommyknockers – 6:53
The longest track on the album, and one of the most ambitious. It leans into power metal territory with tempo shifts, layered solos, and a bassline that refuses to sit still. The chorus is pure fist-pumping glory.
Demiurge Hunting – 6:18
A standout for its clean guitar passages and melodic introspection. It balances aggression with atmosphere, showing MEGAHERA’s ability to stretch beyond pure thrash.
I’m Not Your Puppet – 4:06
Playful yet intense, this track features dynamic tempo changes and a chorus built for crowd chants. The solo is a highlight—flashy but never indulgent.
Rock Heroes – 4:39
A tribute to the legends of the genre. Lyrically, it namechecks influences and celebrates the communal spirit of metal. Musically, it’s arena-ready with big hooks and soaring leads.
Awakening – 5:44
Begins with an eerie intro before settling into mid-tempo riffing. The clean chords add emotional weight, and the track builds steadily toward a cathartic finish.
Warrior Pride – 6:20
A slower, heavier cut that leans into doom-adjacent territory. The atmosphere is thick with grit and tension.
Back to the ’80s – 6:29
The title track is a triumphant closer. It fuses all the album’s elements—melody, power, nostalgia—into one final rallying cry. It’s theatrical, heartfelt, and built to echo through festival fields.

MEGAHERA’s Place in the Revival

What makes MEGAHERA stand out in the crowded landscape of retro metal is their sincerity. They’re not chasing trends or algorithms. They’re chasing truth. Their music is a lifeline for fans who still believe in guitar solos, stage dives, and the sacred bond between band and crowd.

The 80s metal band is about sound and spirit. MEGAHERA understand that metal is more than music. It’s mythology. It’s community. It’s rebellion. And with Back to the ’80s, they’ve delivered an album that feels like a homecoming for anyone who ever found salvation in distortion.

Rock News Verdict: MEGAHERA, Back to the ’80s– Solid Nostalgic Thrash 8/10

Somewhere up in the skies, the mighty Dio is looking down with a wry smile on his face, his legacy intact and his horns raised. It’s also rumoured that each time Back to the ’80s is played, Metallica wake in cold sweats with the creeping sense that something ominous is coming.

Joking aside, Back to the ’80s is a must-spin for fans of Accept, Grim Reaper, and early Metallica. It’s not perfect, but it’s powerful. MEGAHERA have crafted a record that doesn’t just honor the past, it makes it feel alive again.

For Rock News UK readers. It’s a reminder that the underground still matters, that the tribe is still growing, and that the 80s metal band revival has plenty of fire left in it.