Mad Max were a German heavy metal band who released Night Of Passion in 1987 on the prestigious Roadrunner Records label, marking their peak moment during the mid-80s metal boom. The album moves between thunderous rockers and moments of strategic dynamics—"Burning The Stage" explodes with riff-driven energy, while the band shows real songcraft and not mere bombast. This is classic European metal: tight musicianship, memorable hooks, a sense of polish without losing the music's raw power. The 80s metal scene produced countless bands, but Mad Max deserved more international recognition than they received. Night Of Passion stands as a legitimate highlight of Roadrunner's catalog from that era. Essential listening for those tracing the history of German and European metal.