MANIAX turned hard rock defiance into a sax-fuelled anthem of liberation –

MANIAX hit it straight out of the hard rock park with their latest single, Breakout, an invitation to live beyond the stranglehold of expectation and social prescription. In a sonic atmosphere steeped in the arcane aura of 80s rock spectacle, Breakout radiates with theatrical grandeur and bold musicality. The commanding vocal performance leads the charge, while the sax solos summon a seductive flamboyance that would make Michael Monroe bite his lip.

Authenticity cascades from the commitment to their ethos — subversion through style & sincerity. MANIAX carry the soul of arena rock while never forgoing the intimacy of clarion call-esque resonance. Breakout doesn’t tick boxes; it tears them up in favour of sonic liberation, with every instrument adding its own flourish to the drama.

After forming in 2016 and establishing their name across Germany through acclaimed live shows and over 2.3 million streams, the five-piece outfit — Niki, Jonny, Vito, Flo, and BjØrni — redefined their sound with the release of Infinity in 2023. With their ever-growing presence on major stages and screens, they’re proving that rock isn’t a relic. It’s a living force that can unite generations in euphoric release. Breakout captures that mission with show-stealing charisma and unwavering melodic conviction.

Breakout is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast