Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The new album from Australian band Fate's Hand, titled Steel, Fire & Ice, represents a monumental milestone in the traditional epic heavy metal scene. Released on November 21, 2025 by Dying Victims Productions, this is the highly anticipated full-length debut from the Brisbane duo, who had already sparked curiosity with their self-titled EP from 2021. With veteran members from extreme bands like StarGazer and Mongrels Cross, Fate's Hand channels a primal and mythological energy, delving into the depths of Norse lore to create a sound that balances the fury of black metal with the grandeur of 80s power metal.
The album title evokes the primordial elements—battle-forged steel, devouring fire, and eternal ice—and the musical content masterfully reflects this essence. The eight tracks double the intensity of the previous EP, expanding the sonic arsenal to include sharp riffs, visceral melodies, and a heroic saga atmosphere. The production is raw and immersive, with vocals echoing war hymns (courtesy of Denimal on "Battle Hymns") and guitars that cut like Viking blades (wielded by Gjoll on "Iron Age Axe"). Additional contributions from Artillery (as Jarl Earl) and touches of "sorcery and spellcasting" from Rotten add layers of mysticism, making each track an epic journey.
The album as a whole is an ode to victories on the physical and spiritual battlefield, with influences ranging from Quorthon to Hellenic bands like Battleroar. This is not merely a reinterpretation of the classic: Fate's Hand distills legends into a cohesive, urgent, and passionate manifesto, where stoicism collides with audacity in a timeless sturm und drang. The cover art, inspired by the Åsgårdsreien and signed by Paolo Girardi, reinforces this metallic apocalyptic vibe—imagine a whirlwind of gods and warriors in shades of iron, flames, and frost. For fans of traditional heavy metal with an epic and Nordic touch, Steel, Fire & Ice is a revelation: sharp, vibrant, and fearless, proving that Fate's Hand didn't come to copy, but to forge its own legacy. Available on CD, vinyl (black edition with poster, sticker, and download), and streaming, it's the perfect sound to raise your sword against the approaching winter. If you enjoy the primal roar of Bathory mixed with the melody of Manowar, this is the album that will ignite your collection.
MEMBERS
Gjöll - Guitars, Bass
Denimal - Vocals
TRACKLIST
1. The Quest Spirit | 00:00
2. Fount of All Waters | 06:00
3. Woven in Space and Time | 11:29
4. In the Draugr Deeps | 16:15
5. Fire Reigns Once More | 18:45
6. Starforger | 22:47
7. The Cosmic Ash | 28:16
8. Stallion of Sky and Seas | 32:16
SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp: fateshand.bandcamp.com/album/fates-hand
Deezer: deezer.com/en/artist/131448992
Facebook: facebook.com/fateshandofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/fates.hand
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3ly3ZTOgPfi8gdet71zCPN
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Band. All rights reserved to Label.
Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#newalbum #newrelease #fullalbum #promotion #metal
🔇Please let me know by commenting the video if you're seen in the video or own the copyright and don't like my promotion! Ofcourse I'll pull down the video if you ask! It's all done for the love of your music!
The new album from Australian band Fate's Hand, titled Steel, Fire & Ice, represents a monumental milestone in the traditional epic heavy metal scene. Released on November 21, 2025 by Dying Victims Productions, this is the highly anticipated full-length debut from the Brisbane duo, who had already sparked curiosity with their self-titled EP from 2021. With veteran members from extreme bands like StarGazer and Mongrels Cross, Fate's Hand channels a primal and mythological energy, delving into the depths of Norse lore to create a sound that balances the fury of black metal with the grandeur of 80s power metal.
The album title evokes the primordial elements—battle-forged steel, devouring fire, and eternal ice—and the musical content masterfully reflects this essence. The eight tracks double the intensity of the previous EP, expanding the sonic arsenal to include sharp riffs, visceral melodies, and a heroic saga atmosphere. The production is raw and immersive, with vocals echoing war hymns (courtesy of Denimal on "Battle Hymns") and guitars that cut like Viking blades (wielded by Gjoll on "Iron Age Axe"). Additional contributions from Artillery (as Jarl Earl) and touches of "sorcery and spellcasting" from Rotten add layers of mysticism, making each track an epic journey.
The album as a whole is an ode to victories on the physical and spiritual battlefield, with influences ranging from Quorthon to Hellenic bands like Battleroar. This is not merely a reinterpretation of the classic: Fate's Hand distills legends into a cohesive, urgent, and passionate manifesto, where stoicism collides with audacity in a timeless sturm und drang. The cover art, inspired by the Åsgårdsreien and signed by Paolo Girardi, reinforces this metallic apocalyptic vibe—imagine a whirlwind of gods and warriors in shades of iron, flames, and frost. For fans of traditional heavy metal with an epic and Nordic touch, Steel, Fire & Ice is a revelation: sharp, vibrant, and fearless, proving that Fate's Hand didn't come to copy, but to forge its own legacy. Available on CD, vinyl (black edition with poster, sticker, and download), and streaming, it's the perfect sound to raise your sword against the approaching winter. If you enjoy the primal roar of Bathory mixed with the melody of Manowar, this is the album that will ignite your collection.
MEMBERS
Gjöll - Guitars, Bass
Denimal - Vocals
TRACKLIST
1. The Quest Spirit | 00:00
2. Fount of All Waters | 06:00
3. Woven in Space and Time | 11:29
4. In the Draugr Deeps | 16:15
5. Fire Reigns Once More | 18:45
6. Starforger | 22:47
7. The Cosmic Ash | 28:16
8. Stallion of Sky and Seas | 32:16
SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp: fateshand.bandcamp.com/album/fates-hand
Deezer: deezer.com/en/artist/131448992
Facebook: facebook.com/fateshandofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/fates.hand
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3ly3ZTOgPfi8gdet71zCPN
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Band. All rights reserved to Label.
Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#newalbum #newrelease #fullalbum #promotion #metal
🔇Please let me know by commenting the video if you're seen in the video or own the copyright and don't like my promotion! Ofcourse I'll pull down the video if you ask! It's all done for the love of your music!
