Review: AIR RAID – Fatal Encounter (2023)

Fatal Encounter is the 4th studio album by Swedish Heavy Metal act AIR RAID. It is set for a February 24, 2023 release through High Roller Records.

AIR RAID’s influences are pretty clear on the album’s opener “Thunderblood”. The thunderous drums, driving riffs, and intense vocals recall modern SAXON and pinnacle JUDAS PRIEST. The twin guitar attack of Andy Johansson and Magnus Mild recall some of the greats that have come before them.

On the anthemic “Lionheart”, AIR RAID keeps things Metal, but switches gears…

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