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RISING ALMA EARNS STRONG METAL HAMMER REVIEW FOR NEW EP “YOUR OWN STORY” Friday September 25 2026, 10:10 AM

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RISING ALMA EARNS STRONG METAL HAMMER REVIEW FOR NEW EP “YOUR OWN STORY”

Metal Hammer praises the Berlin-based alternative rock and melodic hard rock outfit, calling the EP “worth discovering” and declaring that Rising Alma is “a band that should be followed closely”

Berlin, Germany — September 25, 2026 — Berlin-based alternative rock and melodic hard rock outfit Rising Alma are celebrating a major new piece of international media coverage following a detailed review of their latest EP, Your Own Story , in Metal Hammer .

Published by Metal Hammer Spain and written by Marta Grimaldi, the August 16, 2026 feature takes an in-depth look at Rising Alma's five-song EP, released independently on July 24, while examining the band's development from their earlier alternative rock material toward a sound with an increasingly prominent hard rock and guitar-driven edge.

The review highlights the band's current lineup featuring Alīse Elme on vocals and keyboards, Maximo Marset on guitar, arrangements and production, and Sebastian Rätz on bass.

According to the review, Your Own Story demonstrates how Rising Alma are evolving while maintaining the melodic foundation that has defined their work. The article specifically praises the weight of the guitars, the band's vocal melodies, the use of keyboards to create contrasting passages, and the clear, modern production across the EP.

The review takes a closer look at all five tracks, including the title track “Your Own Story,” which opens with what the reviewer describes as one of the EP's strongest riffs. Marset's guitar work receives particular attention, while Elme's clean vocal performance is praised for allowing the vocals and guitars to occupy their own space.

“Underneath” is highlighted for its more intimate approach, with keyboards and vocals taking the forefront as Rising Alma explore themes of mourning and finding balance after loss.

The review also singles out “Colors Flow All Around Us” for its memorable vocal melody and combination of heavier and more open passages, while “Authenticity” is noted for its darker guitar tone, prominent bass and subtle connection to Elme's Latvian roots.

Closing the EP, “Endless” receives attention for its intimate opening, gradual build and the guitar solo from Maximo Marset. The production across the record is also recognized, with the review noting the clarity and definition of the individual instruments.

Metal Hammer ultimately concludes that five songs are enough for Your Own Story to leave “a good taste in the mouth and wanting to hear it again,” describing the EP as “worth discovering” and Rising Alma as “a band that should be followed closely.”

For an independent band continuing to build its international presence, the feature represents another significant step forward for Rising Alma and their growing catalog.

Your Own Story is available now on major streaming platforms.