heavy-metal-darkness: Rave In Fire |Square One |High Roller Records

Monday, January 26, 2026

Rave In Fire |Square One |High Roller Records

Release Date 30.01.2026
Format CD/LP/Digital
Genre Heavy Metal
Country Spain

Rave In Fire is a pack of heavy metal addicts from Madrid who have been grinding since 2015. After their 2022 breakout "Sons Of A Lie" put them on the map, they finally made it to the stage at Trvheim in Germany to show the underground what they’re made of. Now they’ve teamed up with High Roller Records to drop their second full-length, handled almost entirely by their guitarist Jonjo Negrete. They’ve trimmed down to a four-piece, and you can hear that shift in how the music hits your ears this time around.

"Square One" is a meaner, more experimental beast than what these Spaniards have done before. Moving from a twin-guitar attack to a single-axe lineup has forced the bass and drums to step up and take over the empty space. It works. The songs aren't just standard throwback worship; they’ve added some thrashy edges and speed metal sections that keep the energy high. Sele’s vocals lead the charge with a style that reminds me of Leather Leone in her prime, giving the whole thing an aggressive, old-school bite.

The tracks "Dark Poison" and "Knightwalker" are pure headbanging fuel, blending that classic 80s Scorpions vibe with the dark, heavy atmosphere of Dio. Then you’ve got "Speed And Rave," which is a total neck-snapper. They aren't just playing it safe with the traditional metal playbook anymore. The title track "Square One" gets pretty wild for an ending, throwing in some progressive touches that show they’ve been practicing more than just their power chords.

This is a self-produced middle finger to anyone who thinks traditional metal is dying. The production is raw and honest because they did it all themselves at California Studios. It’s got that authentic Madrid dirt on it, inspired by the legends like Barón Rojo but pushing into a more technical territory. If you want your metal loud, fast, and Spanish, Rave In Fire is delivering the goods right now.

Score: 8.0