Riffs like thunder. Atmosphere like a storm rolling in. This one builds… then burns everything down. ⚡🔥🤘
Alright butt… brace yourself, because this ain’t a quick hit of noise — this is a slow-burning, sky-scorching monster of a record. 😤
With Setting Fire To The Sky, Urne deliver a proper modern metal masterclass, blending crushing riffs with huge atmosphere and moments that hit you right in the gut.
This isn’t just heavy…
This is cinematic destruction.
🎧 THE SOUND – HEAVY, HAUNTING, AND MASSIVE
This album knows how to build tension… and then absolutely detonate. 💥
- 🎸 Riffs: Thick, crushing, and loaded with groove
- 🥁 Drums: Precise, powerful, and relentless
- 🎤 Vocals: Raw, emotional, and full of intensity
- 🌫️ Atmosphere: Dark, layered, and properly immersive
It’s got that perfect mix of brutality and beauty — and it uses both to full effect.
💿 TRACKLIST – FIRE FROM START TO FINISH
- 🔥 Setting Fire to the Sky
- ⚡ Desolate Horizon
- 💀 Ashes of Tomorrow
- 🩸 Silent Collapse
- 🌑 Blackened Sun
- 💣 Fractured World
- 🖤 Hollow Crown
- 🔥 Burn the Heavens
- 🌌 Echoes in the Dark
- ⚔️ Final Descent
🔥 STANDOUT TRACKS – PURE IMPACT
🔥 “Setting Fire to the Sky”
Title track hits hard — slow build, massive payoff, absolute destruction.
⚡ “Desolate Horizon”
Groove-heavy and atmospheric — pulls you right in.
💣 “Fractured World”
Aggressive, sharp, and built for live chaos.
🌌 “Echoes in the Dark”
Moody, haunting, and sticks with you long after it ends.
🎤 INTENSITY SPOTLIGHT – URNE MEAN BUSINESS
Frontman Joe Nally brings serious intensity to every track. 🎤🔥
There’s emotion behind the aggression — it’s not just shouting for the sake of it. You can feel the weight in every line.
And musically?
The band are locked in tight — delivering something that feels big, deliberate, and properly thought out.
🌐 FOLLOW THE BAND – KEEP IT BURNING 🤘
Stay locked in with Urne:
- 🌍 Website: https://www.urneband.com/
- 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urneband
- 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urneband
- 🐦 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/urneband
- 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/UrneBand
- ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Urne
🎸 THE VERDICT – SLOW BURN OR INSTANT HIT?
Short answer?
Bit of both, mun — and that’s what makes it special. 🤘🔥
Setting Fire To The Sky rewards patience, hits hard when it needs to, and leaves a proper mark.
⭐ RIFF REPORT RATING: 9 / 10 ⭐
🔥 RIFF REPORT BREAKDOWN:
- 🎸 Riffs: 9
- 🥁 Drums: 9
- 🎤 Vocals: 9
- 🎶 Songwriting: 9
- 💔 Emotion: 9
- 🔥 Replay Value: 9
- 🤘 Overall Vibe: 9.5
🍺 FINAL THOUGHTS
Some albums punch you in the face straight away…
This one?
It builds, surrounds you, and then absolutely levels you. 😤🔥
Stick it on loud, give it time, and let it do its thing…
Because this one?
It doesn’t just burn… it engulfs. 🔥🤘
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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