Get ready to be catapulted into the world of Heavy and Speed Metal ruled by this Canadian band armed with their incendiary debut album.

With a searing riff and a lung-bursting scream, get ready to be catapulted into the world of Obsidian King, the debut full-length album by Quebec City, Canada-based Heavy/Speed Metal force Ravenspell. Mixed and mastered by David Lizotte (Ültra Raptör, Saccage), and completed by the haunting artwork of renowned Canadian artist Carl Lavoie, the debut by Alisander The Seer on vocals, Ravok Blackwing on the guitars, Corvax Crowhammer on bass, and Volpale The Ravenous on drums (and yes, those are their stage monikers) benefits from a textured, organic sound that captures the blood, sweat, passion and belief of the musicians who have crafted it, being therefore highly recommended for fans of Iron Maiden, Cloven Hoof, Greyhawk, and Visigoth, among countless others metal brigades.

The razor-edged axe by Ravok provides Alisander with exactly what he needs to deliver pure soaring vocals in God the Watcher, an epic tune to properly kick off their feast of old school Heavy Metal, whereas again blending the harshness and violence of Speed Metal with their core metallic sound we have Onwards We March, even sounding Punk Rock-ish at times, with Volpale hammering his drums nonstop. The band then slows things down without letting their energy fade away in Book of the Dead, offering a neck breaking sonority led by Ravok’s killer riffage, followed by Warriors 9 to 5, carrying a very peculiar name for a straightforward Heavy Metal tune by the quartet, with Corvax and Volpale making the earth tremble with their classic kitchen. And leaning towards the Progressive Heavy and Power Metal blasted by bands like Greyhawk, the title-track Obsidian Wing sees Volpale dictate the pace while Alisander declaims the song’s epic lyrics in great fashion.

It’s time to put the pedal to the metal in the Speed Metal onrush entitled Hellstorm. Needless to say, this is where the band thrives the most, inviting us all to slam into the pit to the fast and furious riffs by Ravok. In the also excellent Raise Hell the initial drums by Volpale transpire Motörhead, which matches perfectly with the song’s title, bringing to our avid ears three and a half minutes of pure metallic nostalgia; and the band doesn’t let the ambience cool down not even a tiny bit in Relentless, another old school Heavy Metal extravaganza perfect for some wild headbanging. Battleaxe Apocalypse is perhaps the song with the coolest name of all, and the music is just as electrifying, with the solos and backing vocals by Ravok adding even more insanity to their music. Lastly, the closing song Attila begins in a serene manner before evolving into an Epic Heavy Metal attack where Ravok and Corvax blast their axes with tons of power, putting an Iron Maiden-inspired ending to the album.

In this age of fakery, imitation and flexible truths, Obsidian King stands tall as something real and vital, a work of substance, making sure the speed, melody, character and fire of Ravenspell be felt around the metal world. Hence, you can get in touch with those talented and hardworking Canadians via Facebook and Instagram, stream their music on Spotify or any other online platform, and of course purchase their incendiary debut offering from their own BandCamp, from Xtreem Music, or simply by clicking HERE. The Canadian ravens of Heavy and Speed Metal will put a metallic spell on you with Obsidian King, and be warned as once that spell consumes your soul, there will be a lot of headbanging. I said a lot.

Best moments of the album: Hellstorm, Raise Hell and Battleaxe Apocalypse.

Worst moments of the album: Warriors 9 to 5.

Released in 2026 Fighter Records

Track listing
1. God the Watcher 3:40
2. Onwards We March 3:51
3. Book of the Dead 4:23
4. Warriors 9 to 5 4:04
5. Obsidian Wing 4:03
6. Hellstorm 2:33
7. Raise Hell 3:29
8. Relentless 4:34
9. Battleaxe Apocalypse 1:50
10. Attila 7:50

Band members
Alisander The Seer – vocals
Ravok Blackwing – guitars, backing vocals
Corvax Crowhammer – bass
Volpale The Ravenous – drums