heavy-metal-darkness: Greyhawk |Warriors Of Greyhawk |Cruz Del Sur Music

Friday, February 6, 2026

Greyhawk |Warriors Of Greyhawk |Cruz Del Sur Music

Release Date 13.02.2026
Format CD/LP/Digital
Genre Heavy Metal, Power Metal
Country USA

Hailing from Seattle, Greyhawk stormed onto the scene with their 2018 EP "Ride Out" before dropping their debut full-length "Keepers Of The Flame" in 2020. They kept the forge burning with 2022's "Call Of The Hawk" and 2024's "Thunderheart". Now, these heavy metal defenders return with their third studio album, "Warriors Of Greyhawk", continuing their crusade of mixing classic steel with melodic hooks.

If you live for the sound of steel clashing and dragons roaring, "Warriors Of Greyhawk" is going to be your new obsession. Greyhawk has figured out how to mash up that classic US power metal sound with the catchy, fist-pumping nature of arena rock without sounding cheesy. It is loud, proud, and completely dedicated to the gods of metal. The band captures that specific feeling of raising a sword on a mountaintop, blending the fantasy themes we crave with melodies that get stuck in your brain for days.

The sound on this beast is absolutely massive. Henrik Udd handled the production, and the result is a sonic wall where every riff punches right through the speakers. Jesse Berlin and Rob Steinway are tearing up the fretboards, trading licks that would make the 80s guitar heroes jealous. Anthony Corso is wailing like a banshee possessed by Dio himself. The drums thunder along, keeping the energy sky-high, while the bass locks everything down. You can hear every detail, from the shredding solos to the operatic high notes.

What rules here is how they balance the speed with the swagger. Darin Wall mentioned going back to the epic roots of their debut, and you can hear that fire. They also kept those slick AOR vibes from "Thunderheart" alive and well. They just smashed them together into a cocktail of heavy metal greatness. You get these fast, galloping bangers right next to anthems about overcoming struggles. The lyrics are pure fantasy escapism, dealing with inner strength and victory, perfect for when you need to tune out the real world and head into battle.

Daniel Porta’s artwork seals the deal, looking exactly like a heavy metal cover should. This album proves Greyhawk isn’t just getting lucky, they are getting better. The musicianship has leveled up, the songs are catchier, and the whole package screams quality. If you love traditional metal that makes you want to sing along while headbanging, "Warriors Of Greyhawk" delivers the goods. It is a triumphant return that cements their spot in the scene.

Score: 8.3