Formed in 2018, Ravenlight play an energetic brand of Progressive tinged
Symphonic Power Metal which have gained them a reputation as one of the
most exciting and unique bands to emerge from the Irish Metal scene in recent years.

Starting with their 2018 EP release “End of the World“, Ravenlight quickly
made their mark on the local scene and further afield with a number of shows
across Ireland, including an invite to support progressive metal legends
Evergrey in Dublin in March 2019.

At the start of 2020, Ravenlight went back to the studio and recorded their
debut album, Project Genesis, which was released in June 2020 across
Europe and Japan via Novus Records, gaining positive reviews and press
across the continent. Unfortunately due to the pandemic, live shows to
promote the album were postponed indefinitely, however instead of resting on their laurels, Ravenlight returned once again to the studio to record their 2021 covers EP, “Intermission” alongside a series of music videos shot over various lockdowns.

With restrictions easing, Ravenlight made their long awaited return to the
stage, with a delayed album launch show, a mere 21 months after the release
of the album, an appearance at the Siege of Limerick festival and shows
supporting Firewind, Cruachan and Stormzone across Ireland. Ravenlight
have made their return, stronger than ever on the lead up to their long awaited second album, Immemorial.

Channelling their live energy into this new release, Immemorial features 10
tracks of hard hitting Power Metal showcasing a range of styles and themes,
from the reflective Spiral, to the grandiose Springtime Lament, this album
highlights the band’s evolution and determination from the past few years.

Their album is due on the 27th and we were sent on an advance of the album. I have to say I’m very impressed! Symphonic Power Metal is not my thing generally, but what this band are doing is unique to the Irish scene and offers something completely different. It also helps that they’re extremely good at what they do!

I’ve always thought that if this band could break into Europe aka Germany/Holland etc, they’d have a great chance to really kick on as those countries really embrace their form of music. I don’t know their plans, but hopefully a festival door opens somewhere?

I highly recommend this album to fans of the genre and I shall add all the previously released tracks from the album so you can make your own decision.

8/10

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