Fate's Hand - "Steel, Fire and Ice"

New Release: Fate's Hand

STEEL, FIRE & ICE: WHEN AUSSIE METAL DRAWS BLOOD (AND IT'S GLORIOUS)

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Okay, let’s cut the crap: Australia’s FATE’S HAND aren’t just another band waving the traditional heavy metal flag. They’re the kind of act that makes you double-check your playlist because… how the hell is this not from 1986? But nope, it’s 2025, and these guys are here to remind us that riffs can still cut deeper than a Viking’s axe.

 

Their debut full-length, Steel, Fire and Ice, lands like a gauntlet thrown at anyone who thought epic metal was just museum material. Eight tracks of sword-and-sorcery fury, doubling down on the promise of their 2021 self-titled EP. But this time, the stakes are higher, the hooks sharper, and the solos? Well… they’ve got that King Diamond meets early Priest swagger, but with a rawness that’s pure Aussie grit. And honestly, the way they balance those soaring melodies with a Destruction-level aggression? Man, it’s the kind of alchemy that makes you want to crack open a beer and howl at the moon.

 

Here's the thing: FATE'S HAND aren't reinventing the wheel. But who cares when the wheel's on fire and rolling straight toward Valhalla? The album's got that Bathory frostbite, the kind of battle-ready anthems that make you feel like you're charging into combat (or your local dive bar, whatever). And the production? Rough enough to feel real, polished enough to let those riffs breathe.

It's the sound of a band who've paid their dues, members from StarGazer, Mongrels Cross, yada yada… and now they're collecting the spoils. So yeah, Steel, Fire and Ice is a love letter to the golden age, but it's also a middle finger to anyone who says metal's lost its edge.

 

Give it a spin, crank it loud, and try not to air-guitar your way through "Starforger" (good luck with that). This is the kind of record that doesn't ask for permission: it just takes what's theirs.

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"Fate's Hand's 'Steel, Fire and Ice' is a powerful and authentic debut that captures the essence of classic heavy metal while delivering it with modern energy and production. It's a thrilling and well-crafted album that successfully bridges the gap between old-school and contemporary metal, making it a must-listen for fans of the genre."