Release date: Out Now!
Label: https://www.hrrecords.de
RAVE IN FIRE is a female‑fronted heavy metal outfit hailing from Madrid, founded in 2015. Their journey began with the release of the debut EP “Chronicle Of A Timeless End” in 2018, marking the arrival of their first complete line‑up. Four years later, the band unveiled their first full‑length record “Sons Of A Lie” (Iron Oxide, April 2022), a milestone that firmly established their place in the scene. In 2024, they crossed borders to make their German live debut at the renowned Trvheim festival.
Drawing inspiration from Spanish legends such as Barón Rojo and Obús, as well as contemporary compatriots like Witchtower, Leather Heart, Steelhorse, and Hitten, RAVE IN FIRE blend tradition with modern energy.
Their upcoming studio album “Square One” will be released through High Roller Records. Entirely self‑produced, the record showcases the vision of guitarist and producer Jonjo Negrete, who handled recording, production, mastering, and much of the songwriting. Drums were tracked at California Studios in Madrid, while all performances were delivered exclusively by the current line‑up.
Tracks such as “Dark Poison,” “Knightwalker,” and the adrenaline‑charged “Speed And Rave” channel the spirit of Leather Leone‑era Chastain, early Scorpions, and echoes of Dio. The title piece “Square One” stands as the album’s epic centrepiece, weaving in progressive metal elements.
According to the band, “Square One” continues the path set by “Sons Of A Lie” but ventures further into experimentation. While the earlier album was crafted for a twin‑guitar line‑up, the new record shifts focus, allowing greater space for other instruments and exploring influences from progressive, thrash, and speed metal. The result is a bold step forward that expands their sound without losing the essence of RAVE IN FIRE.
Review
Prologue of a Delirium swoops in lifting you off the floor. The intro is short and abruptly ends but in that short space of time fills you with warmth and makes the hairs on your neck stand on end. The acoustic guitar melodies take lead while deep drones, effects and cymbal swosshes carry everything. Electric guitars fire in for a short phrase gearing you up for the rest of the album!
Dark Poison strolls in casually throwing some classic synchronised moves around before igniting it’s surroundings with some tantalising riffs. Yet soon enough the song explodes and your strapped to the front of a rocket being shot into space.The riffs come at you fast and furious while the rhythm section just propels everything forward. The vocals come in and just take the song up a notch up. Full of character and grit sele really gives everything her all. I particular love the harmonised licks that weave in and out of the song and the stack chorus lyrics of Dark Poison adding some weight to the mix. And the quality and excitement does not stop. The whole song continues to power forward and even when things break down to slower tempos like the solo your focus doesn’t drift. Eventually the song returns to that glistening opening riff section making this a glorious track to kick things off.
Crown of Stars is one of those songs that has a flow especially in the guitar work yet moments where everything is pumped up. Crown o Stars does not take too long to get into the thick of the things smashing everything in its path with highlight driven ideas. I especially love the double kick moments with rev everything up and work well with the rest of the music. Later in the song things get a bit evil for a moment before launching into an explosive solo. Once again the vocals are shining adding some height and spark to the song! Nice work.
Still Standing opens with a nice bit of atmosphere. A repeating acoustic phrase plays delicately etching itself in your mind. The drums accompany this, tapping away on hats and a ride eventually transitioning into a rolling drum pattern.Then the track ignites with an explosive cutting riff backed by chugging rhythms. This whole idea pushes the song forward while the vocals join in and feed the flames. But for me the chorus is what makes this. The bright and allmighty chants of the songs title just takes this song to another. Thundering forward at a stomping pace, It is certainly one of those really feel good songs. The solo just adds even more electricity to an already smoking song that is fully charged and loaded! All I can say if you want a song you can headbang too and get caught in the riffs this will be that song.
Untiring Eagles is like a damn tornado coming at you deadly and merciless! The skin will pull back from your cheeks as the wind whips your face. It is one of those tracks that is like a Japanese bullet train! Blink and you miss it as it flies past you! Apart from the sheer speed and velocity, I love the marvellous harmonies that are woven into the song helping the sing to retain that classic heavy metal feel. The choruses play around with open chords and fiery guitar phrases, topped by cries of “we are, untiring eagles” making them an undeniable chance to sing along. There are also some magic and beautifully haunting moments, especially with the breakdown before a majestic solo enters and takes centre stage. Either way this sounds absolutely huge and so far one of my favourite tracks on the record.
Speed and Rave opens with some bass grooves making you want to dance like Mia and Vincent In Pulp Fiction. Some darks guitar tones creep in before the the guitar work lights like a firework ready to spark and shoot off. From there the music bounces between stripped down moments and play with dynamics and the ferocious adrenaline that that ripping guitars riffs fire at you. The music feels like a storm for most part and everything feels so tight and locked in. It is certainly one of those songs that feels laced with attitude and swagger. Of course their is a sweet little solo to sink your teeth into before returning to a final bout of the chorus to take things to the end.
Knightwalker tumbles in on top a bed of rolling toms before transitioning into a slow and steady verse. Unlike the previous song the track does roll back the pace helping you to focus in on the marching rhythm’s and vocals that stand centre stage. In a way the music feels less uplifting with a slight sad tone to it. This helps you focus in on the feeling and emotion that Rave In Fire are trying to capture with this track. I do particularly like the scaling arpeggio’s that breaks up the song but the chorus lyrics just don’t do it for in comparison to other tracks. To be honest this is the first thing on the whole album that I have not been a fan off. because the rest is excellent.
Witches’ Hell returns to that glory and shine with some glistening harmonised guitar work to kick things off. A synth and light rhythm vibrations act as the back bone to the verse injecting a little 80’s sparkle into the mix. And that feel sticks a lot throughout the song. The choruses are a guarantee for crowd chants of woah woahs and the lyrics “witches hell” so prepare for that when you blast this through your speakers. Once again the solo is absolute excellent and I think the guitars tone choice and atmospheric background enhances this part of the song. We get another round of chorus and a mighty breakdown with group shouts to take the song out. I feel this could be a setlist number that will hard!
Square One is the final song on the album and the title track. Rave In Fire slow things right down, drifting along for the opening minutes. Sweet gentle acoustics and weeping lead licks play out in the distance while the vocals sing softly. What I like about this is how the song has a subtle, gradual build up in the instrumentation like it is discreetly shifting gears. The speed eventually picks up the vocal delivery is one of the best on the record. If I closed my eyes and opened back up after a few minutes of listening to this everything would be left smouldering around me. Just like tracks before this packs thunderous bass lines, sharp drum strikes and razor guitar work. But with notable additions of softer, floating ideas like in the intro and later in the song. The solo though short grabs hold of you and takes beyond the clouds before the the song gets a bolt of electricity going all out for the remaining minutes. Blending energy, warm licks and dazzle, Square One pleasantly seals the the album.
Conclusion
What a way to kick off 2026! Rave In Fire don’t just deliver a debut, they detonate one. Across Square One, the band tear through classic heavy metal tropes with a youthful ferocity, stitching together speed, melody, grit and heart into a record that never once loosens its grip. From the rocket‑fuelled ignition of “Dark Poison” to the triumphant slow‑burn of the title track, the album thrives on momentum, character, and an unshakeable sense of purpose. Even when the band momentarily shifts tone or pacing, the conviction behind every riff, harmony and chorus keeps the experience cohesive and compelling.
What stands out most is how confidently Rave In Fire balance nostalgia with their own spark. The harmonised leads, chant‑ready hooks, and blazing solos feel rooted in tradition, yet the performances (especially the vocals) give everything a fresh, modern bite. By the time Square One reaches its final explosive surge, it’s clear the band aren’t just paying homage to heavy metal’s past; they’re carving out their own place in its future.
A thrilling, high‑voltage ride from start to finish, Square One proves Rave In Fire are here to soar.
TheNwothm Score: 9/10
LINE-UP
Sele – Vocals
Jonjo – Guitars
Sara – Bass
Jimi – Drums
Links
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Label: https://www.hrrecords.de
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