FEARLESS V: ex-PRIMAL FEAR members launch new band, debut single and announce album 'Circus Life'

# What happened FEARLESS V is a new band formed by four musicians who left PRIMAL FEAR in 2024: guitarists Tom Naumann and Alex Beyrodt, bassist Alex Jansen and drummer Michael Ehré. They recruited Italian singer Gianbattista "Jan" Manenti, known for his work with THE UNITY, and are announcing their first full-length release and public single.

# Release details Their debut album, Circus Life, will be released on February 26, 2027 via Lucky Bob Records. The group has introduced itself to a wider audience with the single and official music video for the song "Fearless V."

# Sound and approach The band frames its sound as a mix of powerful songwriting, modern metal influences and melodic power metal, shaped by the members' histories in bands and projects such as PRIMAL FEAR, GAMMA RAY, VOODOO CIRCLE, THE UNITY and Rock Meets Classic. The emphasis in the announcement is on moving forward stylistically rather than recreating past work.

# Band chemistry and statements

# Visual identity A clown figure serves as the band's mascot and appears on the single's cover and in the video. The band presents the clown as a visual alter ego that expresses contrasts between appearance and reality, entertainment and seriousness, and the thin line between success and image. The clown is intended to be a continuing element in the band's visuals.

# Live activity and festivals FEARLESS V first performed around Wacken Open Air 2026 in the Wacken United area and at Metalacker (Germany) festivals in August, plus Nacht Der Kirchen in September. They have scheduled more festival appearances in summer 2027, including:

• June 4-5, 2027 — UOB (Ulmbach, Germany)
• July 15-17, 2027 — RVBANG Festival (Balingen, Germany)
• July 16-17, 2027 — Rock Das Ding Open Air Festival (Holzbalge/Nienburg, Germany)

# Packaging and credits The photo used in the announcement is credited to Dirk "The Pixeleye" Behlau. The band links its visual presentation to the themes on the single and album art.

# Why it matters for listeners If you follow European power and modern metal, FEARLESS V bundles familiar musicians into a new project with a clear release timeline and festival presence. The single and music video give a first look at the band's sound and visual direction ahead of the album release on February 26, 2027.