Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After the successful, chart-breaking debut single "Follow the Flame", which hit several single charts worldwide, DEFENDER returns with single #2 of their upcoming second album TITANS OF FIRE. DON'T PLAY WITH EVIL is NWOTHM at its best. Driving riffs, twin-guitar fire, pounding drums and a chorus built for sweaty live shows! This is a warning wrapped in steel, flirt with the devil's promises, and there's no way back. Once the temptation grips you, the chaos takes your crown!
The new album will be out on CD, vinyl and digital on November 6th.
Find out more here: defender.spread.link/titans-of-fire
Thanks to Frank Luger and colleague, Beinhard Ott und Schmau
DEFENDER are:
Dennis Bauer - Vocals, guitars
Christoph Ott - Guitars, backing vocals
Fabian Bartl - Bass, backing vocals
Hannes Stengel - Drums
Get in touch with DEFENDER:
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/defendermetal
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/defenderheavym
WEB: defender-metal.de
TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@defendermetal
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/artist/0QxT3qKVFxIm78Q3o1PN3J?si=JpXZxiLXQBSWxNLvyWsXrQ
Get in touch with METALAPOLIS RECORDS:
WEBSITE: https://metalapolis.eu
SHOP: https://metalapolis.eu/shop/
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MetalapolisRecords
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/metalapolis
X/TWITTER: twitter.com/metalapolis
BSKY: https://bsky.app/profile/metalapolis.bsky.social
TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@metalapolis
MAIL: info@metalapolis.eu
DON'T PLAY WITH EVIL
(Music & lyrics: DEFENDER)
In the shadows where the darkness hides
The bad is waiting and the danger rides
Temptation calls, but don’t be deceived
Promises made in the dead of night
But the truth is lost in the fading light
Hearts turned to stone, souls left behind
Feel the fire burning deep inside
Don’t play with evil, or it will drag you down
In a world of chaos, you’ll lose your crown
Don’t play with evil, it’s a dangerous track
Once you embrace it, there is no way back
The devil’s grin is a mask of deceit
Don’t let him charm you, don’t fall at his feet
With every choice you’re walking a tightrope ride
In the silence, hear the cries
Of those who danced with the wicked lies
So take your stand and find your own way
Feel the fire burning deep inside
Don’t play with evil, or it will drag you down
In a world of chaos, you’ll lose your crown
Don’t play with evil, it’s a dangerous track
Once you embrace it, there is no way back
Don’t play with evil, or it will drag you down
In a world of chaos, you’ll lose your crown
Don’t play with evil, it’s a dangerous track
Once you embrace it, there is no way back
Don’t play with evil! Don’t play with evil
Nooooo, nooooo
#Defender #DontPlayWithEvil #TitansOfFire
After the successful, chart-breaking debut single "Follow the Flame", which hit several single charts worldwide, DEFENDER returns with single #2 of their upcoming second album TITANS OF FIRE. DON'T PLAY WITH EVIL is NWOTHM at its best. Driving riffs, twin-guitar fire, pounding drums and a chorus built for sweaty live shows! This is a warning wrapped in steel, flirt with the devil's promises, and there's no way back. Once the temptation grips you, the chaos takes your crown!
The new album will be out on CD, vinyl and digital on November 6th.
Find out more here: defender.spread.link/titans-of-fire
Thanks to Frank Luger and colleague, Beinhard Ott und Schmau
DEFENDER are:
Dennis Bauer - Vocals, guitars
Christoph Ott - Guitars, backing vocals
Fabian Bartl - Bass, backing vocals
Hannes Stengel - Drums
Get in touch with DEFENDER:
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/defendermetal
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/defenderheavym
WEB: defender-metal.de
TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@defendermetal
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/artist/0QxT3qKVFxIm78Q3o1PN3J?si=JpXZxiLXQBSWxNLvyWsXrQ
Get in touch with METALAPOLIS RECORDS:
WEBSITE: https://metalapolis.eu
SHOP: https://metalapolis.eu/shop/
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MetalapolisRecords
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/metalapolis
X/TWITTER: twitter.com/metalapolis
BSKY: https://bsky.app/profile/metalapolis.bsky.social
TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@metalapolis
MAIL: info@metalapolis.eu
DON'T PLAY WITH EVIL
(Music & lyrics: DEFENDER)
In the shadows where the darkness hides
The bad is waiting and the danger rides
Temptation calls, but don’t be deceived
Promises made in the dead of night
But the truth is lost in the fading light
Hearts turned to stone, souls left behind
Feel the fire burning deep inside
Don’t play with evil, or it will drag you down
In a world of chaos, you’ll lose your crown
Don’t play with evil, it’s a dangerous track
Once you embrace it, there is no way back
The devil’s grin is a mask of deceit
Don’t let him charm you, don’t fall at his feet
With every choice you’re walking a tightrope ride
In the silence, hear the cries
Of those who danced with the wicked lies
So take your stand and find your own way
Feel the fire burning deep inside
Don’t play with evil, or it will drag you down
In a world of chaos, you’ll lose your crown
Don’t play with evil, it’s a dangerous track
Once you embrace it, there is no way back
Don’t play with evil, or it will drag you down
In a world of chaos, you’ll lose your crown
Don’t play with evil, it’s a dangerous track
Once you embrace it, there is no way back
Don’t play with evil! Don’t play with evil
Nooooo, nooooo
#Defender #DontPlayWithEvil #TitansOfFire
