UK trio URNE continue to push metal’s boundaries with their third album, Setting Fire to the Sky, a release that builds on the invention and weight of their earlier work while exploring new terrain.

From the crushing opener “Be Not Dismayed” to the sprawling title track, URNE sidestep commercial formulas without dulling metal’s edge. Joe Nally’s vocals show clear growth, while Angus Neyra delivers standout solo work throughout.

The album balances towering epics with tighter, focused cuts. Tracks like “Weeping to the World” and “The Spirit, Alive” highlight the band’s precision and modern bite, while the longer compositions—especially the title track—reveal the album’s full power, packed with some of URNE’s gnarliest riffs to date.

Guest appearances include Troy Sanders (MASTODON) on “Harken the Waves,” and a haunting cello-led closer featuring Jo Quail. Every track feels deeply invested, raw, and intentional.

Setting Fire to the Sky rewards both immediate impact and patient immersion—metal that hits hard, then keeps unfolding.

Key Highlights

• Crushing opener “Be Not Dismayed”
• Epic title track “Setting Fire to the Sky”
• Standouts “Weeping to the World” and “The Spirit, Alive”
• Guest appearance by Troy Sanders on “Harken the Waves”

This release marks a defining moment for URNE, cementing their status as one of the UK’s most compelling modern metal bands.