Formerly a German band Induction released their third studio album with a new lineup. The album is poetically titled "Love Kills" and was released on February 6, 2026, under the label Reigning Phoenix Music.
Since 2016, this band has undergone several restructuring processes, both in terms of its lineup and musical style. In 2024, after the release of the EP "Power of Power" and a fairly successful European tour alongside Battle Beast, everything seemed normal, but the opposite was true. Only two members remained in the band, currently the longest-serving guitarist Tim Hansen and bass player Dominik Gusch. However, this breakup was not the end, but only a new beginning. They announced auditions for the remaining positions, including a new vocalist. In November 2024, they finally announced the entire new lineup, namely: vocalist Gabriele Gozzi, guitarist Justus Sahlmanand drummer Markus Felber.
After all these changes, I was very curious to see how it would affect their new music. Honestly, the difference is quite noticeable, but whether it's for better or worse, I'll leave that up to you. I listened to the new album several times and tried to be objective and approach it without prejudice, but that's not entirely easy. I really liked their previous form of Induction, so I had to get used to their new style a little. I have to admit that they have improved vocally and retained their great energy. Musically, it's different overall, but for me it's still high quality and, after a while, very catchy. The only thing I don't really like are the simple, repetitive phrases in the lyrics.
A similar atmosphere accompanies the entire album, and the theme is also perfectly clear from the album title: Love. In my opinion, the released singles, such as "Dark Temptation" and "Beyond Horizons," as well as the title track "Love Kills," are very successful. For me, one of the best songs on the album is "Strangers To Love," mainly thanks to the performance of Clémentine Delauney as a guest vocalist, who adds a new depth to the whole song. If you get your hands on a physical copy of this recording, you'll find a very interesting bonus track, "Gods of Steel." I also recommend listening to the end, where you will find the song "Veil of Affection," which is probably the most similar to their earlier sound.
If you find them interesting in any way, I definitely recommend attending one of their live performances, as they sound even better in concert. With a combination of good sound, lighting, and, of course, atmosphere, they can create a stunning impression and truly come across as a well-coordinated band.
My overall rating is 75%. I believe they can do even better and that they will achieve great things in the future, but it will take some time.
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Written by Kerry Lynx