Stan Bush Returns With Uplifting New Album, Born For Battle

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts and entertainment magazine UK“, Stan Bush’s Born For Battle delivers powerful, uplifting melodic rock with iconic tracks like “Invincible,” perfect for fans of AOR and motivational anthems.

Born For Battle

Legendary Emmy Award-winning recording artist and AOR/Melodic Rock icon Stan Bush has released his 15th studio album, Born For Battle, on September 5th, 2025, via Cargo Records UK. Renowned for his iconic anthems “The Touch” and “Dare” from Transformers: The Movie (1986), Bush continues to captivate audiences with his powerful voice and uplifting music.

Born For Battle features 11 tracks that blend classic melodies with positive, motivational lyrics, showcasing Bush’s signature optimism. The lead single, “Invincible,” encapsulates self-confidence within a soaring soundscape, solidifying Bush’s reputation as the “master of motivational rock.” Crafted over four years, the album reflects meticulous attention to detail, delivering a polished, high-energy sound.

Tracklist and Production

The album’s tracklist includes:

1. The Sound of Victory – 3:42
2. Invincible – 3:54
3. Runnin’ the Gauntlet – 3:51
4. Heart of a Lion – 3:31
5. Prisoner of the Heart – 3:42
6. Stand or Fall – 3:56
7. There’s a Light – 4:15
8. Brothers In Arms – 3:54
9. Freedom – 3:51
10. No Surrender – 3:39
11. The Reason for Everything – 4:04

Produced, engineered, and mixed by Holger Fath, the album features Bush on lead and backing vocals, Fath on guitars and keyboards, Craig Yamek on drums, and Mick Mahan on bass. Their collaboration delivers a world-class production that elevates every track.

Cinematic and Cultural Resonance

Several tracks from Born For Battle are featured in films, with “Runnin’ the Gauntlet” and “No Surrender” appearing in The Last Kumite (2024), and “Heart of a Lion” set as the title song for its sequel, Lion Fist (2026). The single “Freedom” is supported by a music video. Bush’s music has a storied history in media, with past appearances in films like Boogie Nights (1997), Bumblebee (2018), Bloodsport (1988), and Kickboxer (1989), as well as TV shows including American Dad, The Goldbergs, Chuck, and Monday Night RAW. His songs have also reached new audiences through video games such as Guitar Hero, Saints Row IV, and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.

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