heavy-metal-darkness: Ravenspell |Obsidian King |Fighter Records

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Ravenspell |Obsidian King |Fighter Records

Release Date March 12^th, 2026
Format CD/LP/Cassette/Digital
Genre Heavy Metal
Country Canada

Ravenspell is a heavy metal band hailing from the frozen north of Canada, dedicated to the high-fantasy traditions of the genre. The band combines theatrical storytelling with traditional metal instrumentation, building their identity around lore, battles, and mythology. The lineup consists of Alisander The Seer on vocals, Ravok Blackwing on guitars and backing vocals, Corvax Crowhammer on bass, and Volpale The Ravenous on drums. With a focus on organic sound and epic themes, they have joined the roster of Fighter Records to unleash their debut full-length album.

If you want to know what heavy metal is supposed to sound like when the people playing it actually mean it, put on "Obsidian King". This isn't some plastic, computer-generated noise but sounds like four maniacs in a room sweating and bleeding for the music. The opening track "God The Watcher" rips right out of the gate with a killer riff and a scream that tells you everything you need to know. Ravenspell understands that metal needs energy, and they bring heaps of it. The guitar work from Ravok Blackwing is fantastic, blending those galloping rhythms we all crave with leads that actually have some soul to them.

The production here is top-notch without sounding fake. David Lizotte did a great job mixing this because you can hear every drum hit and bass line clearly. It sounds heavy and loud, just the way it should be. Songs like "Relentless" and " Onwards We March" are absolute bangers. The chorus on "Obsidian Wing" is huge, the kind of thing you want to scream along to after a few beers. The band plays tight, but there is looseness to the groove that gives it a real human feeling. Alisander The Seer has a voice that fits this music perfectly, switching between aggressive roars and melodic singing that cuts through the noise. He reminds a lot the late Russ North (Cloven Hoof) and that’s a huge, huge plus.

Toward the end of the album, things get even more serious with "Atilla". This song is massive. It captures that adventurous spirit where the music tells a story just as much as the lyrics do. The changes in tempo and the guitar solos keep your head moving the whole time. It is a long track, but it uses every second well. The artwork by Carl Lavoie on the cover is sick too, matching the dark, fantasy vibe of the tunes. It is cool to see a band pay attention to the whole package, making the physical copy worth owning.

This debut from Ravenspell is a total winner. It has the riffs, the vocals, and the attitude to stand up against any other release coming out this year. If you dig bands like Iron Maiden or Visigoth, you need this in your collection immediately. Fighter Records found a gem here. "Obsidian King" is a blast to listen to, and I can't wait to see what these guys do next. Crank it up. The best albums of the year list has just open.

Score: 9.0