Heavy power metal project Ristridi has released the new single Silver and Steel, featuring vocalists Anti and Ax. The track serves as the initial preview from the upcoming studio album, Ride the Storm, which is scheduled for release on August 21st.

The project is helmed by multi-instrumentalist and composer Ristridi—known for his work with Dark Solstice, Omega Point, and as the primary songwriter on Agathodaimon’s The Seven. For this release, Ristridi performed all instrumentation, building the arrangements around a classic heavy and power metal foundation influenced by acts like Blind Guardian and Symphony X.

The track’s arrangement relies on a dual-vocal dynamic: lyricist Anti provides clean, melodic leads, while guest vocalist Alex Meyer (Ax) delivers contrasting harsh passages.

Lyrically, Silver and Steel draws directly from Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher literary universe, focusing on the moral isolation of the protagonist, Geralt of Rivia. Lyricist Anti details the thematic inspiration:

“Geralt of Rivia is far from a simple character, and neither is his place as a witcher in the world created by Andrzej Sapkowski. Widely regarded as an abomination paid to kill other abominations, Geralt’s moral convictions, philosophical outlook and personal development reveal a striking irony: the perceived monster is often more humane than those he protects. That hostility frequently goes both ways. Through Alex’s performance, the song captures Geralt’s contempt for those who force him to choose between one evil and another, as well as society’s lack of gratitude for his often heroic and compassionate actions.”

The broader tracks on Ride the Storm function as a series of cautionary allegories focusing on adaptation and personal freedom, using distinct fantasy settings to address core human conflicts.

Silver and Steel is available now on all major digital music and streaming platforms.

Tracklist:

God Will Avenge Us
Ride The Storm
To Be Free
Thy Fate Forged In Vengeance 
Silver And Steel
King Under Mountain
By Oath And Chain
Clarity