Following the release of their latest, much-acclaimed studio album Acts of Madness (released in February 2025 via ROAR HERE), London/UK-based iconic NWOBHM band AIRFORCE, featuring Doug Sampson (ex-Iron Maiden), has shared a new music video for "The Fury"!
"The Fury is a song about a nice person having an inner Demon, and attempting to control both the good and the Bad", the band reveals. "An inner battle between Dark and Light, good and Evil, a sort of Dr Jeckyl and Mr Hyde situation. To a much lesser degree, this is something that a lot of people have said they have going on inside them.
Strangely enough, the song title inspiration came from the Brad Pitt Movie "Fury" about a disabled Sherman Tank fighting a superior force. Tony had the initial idea of an evil entity deep inside a person fighting to get out, and had written some lyrics and an outline melody. Unusually for Airforce the song then came together quite quickly.
Tony took the song idea to Chops home studio and Chop perfected the guitar Riffs. All of Airforce worked on "The Fury" over the period of a few weeks. Everything about this song seemed to fit just right, and we knew we had a good song progressing well. Finally, we took "The Fury" to Jez Coad our producer who added a few more ideas, which included slowing down part of the mid-section.
We are very pleased with the way this song turned out when it was completed."
"The Fury" was included on the recently released Airforce album Acts of Madness. Watch the video clip, recorded at Bikers Beer Factory in Zagreb, Croatia, and directed by Vidokk, now premiering here: https://youtu.be/Hpb9NKBFx9I
Acts of Madness is a comeback worthy of the standard-bearer of the entire genre and an album that will strongly resonate within the metal community worldwide. The album showcases the band's ability to evolve the AIRFORCE sound while staying true to their signature style, that has defined them for decades. Created during challenging times, the album represents a bold step forward for the band, blending their hard rock and heavy metal influences into a powerful collection of tracks. With 11 songs and nearly an hour of material, the album delivers the epic, arena-worthy sound that fans have come to expect from AIRFORCE!
Despite the adversity the band faced, including the global pandemic and the tragic loss of their producer and close friend Pete Franklin, the band forged ahead with unwavering determination. The project took a poignant turn after Franklin's passing, as the band lost many of the original recordings. Fortunately, longtime collaborator Jezz Coad stepped in to help bring the album to completion. Coad, who originally worked with AIRFORCE in the 1980s, was instrumental in shaping the final product. This album stands as a tribute to Franklin, whose influence is felt throughout the tracks.
Recorded initially at his studio in 2020, the production was delayed due to the pandemic, resulting in the loss of much of the material. However, the band’s resilience ensured the album was finished, with demos salvaged from previous sessions. The result is an album that feels deeply personal to the band, encapsulating both their struggles and triumphs. Fans of AIRFORCE can expect a powerful, emotionally charged listening experience, with the grandeur of heavy metal that’s perfect for large arenas! A recent performance at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá, Colombia, reaffirmed the band's place in the metal scene, as fans responded enthusiastically to both classic hits and new material from the album. Dedicated to Pete Franklin, this album captures the heart and soul of AIRFORCE ’s journey, ensuring his legacy will live on through their music.
