URNE is a band of three that hails from London, England. They were formed in 2016, and since then have given us three albums filled with Groove Metal with Extreme Metal and Metal Hardcore influences interwoven. Their debut "Serpent  Spirit" was released in 2021, whilst their sophomore album "A Feast On Sorrow" saw the light of day in 2023. Now, 30^th of January 2026, will see their third rendition of Heavy Music some into the world. They have named it "Setting Fire To The Sky" and Spinefarm Records are the happy company that is allowed to give us the opportunity to literally face the music.

And when opener "Be Not Dismayed" starts you immediately know why the record company is so keen for this trio to be recognised, as it is a banger of almost six minutes, that houses all the elements that URNE stand for. (The link to the video is underneath this review.) You could even argue that some bits of Metalcore and Nu Metal are creeping into the music that is on "Setting Fire To The Sky", but I have to admit that it all is done in very good taste. I like the way that URNE is able to intertwine melodic influences into their rather intense music. What that does is give you a feeling that you are listening to an album that has several layers, like a soft interior inside a very hard shell, or even a solid base surrounded by soft tasting chocolate.

I know, those references don't really make sense, but they are to show you that URNE doesn't just have one face, or if you wish, one trick. Nope, on "Setting Fire To The Sky" the band demonstrates that they are able to show different sides of themselves, whilst the sound and foundation available will convince you that you still are listening to the same band. What makes this an even listening experience is that all the songs bring a lot of quality to the turntable, making it very easy to like and/or admire this album. It doesn't hurt that Troy Sanders of MASTODON participates vocally on the longest track "Harken The Waves", or even that you have the London based cellist Jo Quail helping out on "Breathe".  It only adds to the excitement I feel throughout this album. My conclusion therefore has to be that URNE has really surprised me in the most positive manner with "Setting Fire To The Sky". So much so that I am now ready to listen to more of URNE. Much more. You know that does mean that I will be looking for their earlier albums, don't you.