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Album Review: BlasterRaz - “Ionic”

by The Metalverse

Updated August 01, 2025

Album Review: BlasterRaz - “Ionic” | The Metalverse.net

Solo artist from Greater Manchester, England, BlasterRaz’s previous music took a rap/hip-hop sound while his new album Ionic blends genres outside of metal with modern metal—similarly to the scientific term ionic, where non-metal elements bond with metal elements. Ionic will be officially released on August 29th on all platforms.

Tracklist:

Serious
My Fault
Tomorrow (Never Comes)
Life
The Grey
This Anger
iOnic Forces
Bitch I’m Home
The Landlord
Mass Effect

Review

Intro track Serious quickly bursts into action with clean singing, bouncing synthesizers, and clear EDM influences as double bass drumming and hard-hitting riffs are slowly introduced. As the song continues more aggressive instrumentals and vocals are introduced as more metal elements join the fray—yet BlasterRaz keeps a focus on melody and dynamic choruses throughout. After a soaring guitar solo, the song fades out with slamming drum grooves.

My Fault starts off with a sci-fi, cyberpunk-reminiscent electronic beat as distorted guitar leads shadow alongside the bright synths. Intense guitar chugs create a powerful atmosphere while nu metal aggressive rapping vocals take the forefront of the mix. With a deeply intricate and futuristic soundscape, My Fault sets itself apart from the previous track.

Tomorrow (Never Comes) bursts into action with upbeat electric guitar melodies that soon make way for clean guitar strums, and electronic beats. BlasterRaz quickly showcases some of the most catchy instrumentals and one of the best choruses of the album, marking Tomorrow (Never Comes) as a standout track.

Track 4, Life, starts with dark guitar leads and building drums that soon make way for rap-metal vocals and distant melodic electronic elements. BlasterRaz showcases a sound that verges more on hip-hop and hard rock with Life showing off another musical style while guest vocalist SwizZz adds another unique layer to the sound

The Grey starts with orchestral strings and grandiose beats that create an almost cinematic feel. Unexpectedly BlasterRaz introduces one of the hardest hitting riffs of the album, as booming guitar chugs pull no punches. The Grey seems to take more influence from metal genres like metalcore as intense instrumentals are contrasted by atmospheric melodic elements. In a powerful yet hectic chorus, multiple vocal layers belt overtop of each other creating a huge sound.

This Anger starts with a pitch-shifted deep voice as heavy guitar builds behind the song’s intro. Soon rapping vocals build into the first taste of heavy vocals in the album so far as racing riffs build a rapid tempo filled with impactful drum beats. This Anger comes across as one of the heaviest tracks of the album (although we would’ve loved to see a breakdown in this song with the screaming vocals!)

iOnic Forces starts with a synth beat that conveys an EDM vibe before speedy rapping and heavy-hitting guitar jump into the soundscape. BlasterRaz takes a unique approach to hard rock and metal music with his influences from hip-hop and rap shining through in a way that makes the composition unique. iOnic Forces features an anthemic bridge that leads into a djenty guitar riff that fades out the songs.

Bitch I’m Home quickly delivers a sound that shows clear old-school metal and thrash influences as speeding tempos, bright guitar harmonies and drum grooves create a classic metal sound. In an unexpected transition, the vocals join the fray with the nu-metal rap sound changing the thrash sound to a more modern metal style.

Landlord wastes no time, catapulting the listener into a deep soundscape full of distant electronic piano melodies, crushing guitar, booming drums, and BlasterRaz’s signature rapping vocals. Filled with lyrics that question the dynamics of our society and a bright sound that blends hip-hop and metal, Landlord ends suddenly with a talking sample.

The final track Mass Effect (which we assume is named after the popular video game franchise) starts with a clear futuristic sound as bouncing bass and celestial synths are joined by upbeat guitar and rapping. Clocking in at 6 and a half minutes, Mass Effect takes listeners on a journey through hip-hop beats, electronic music, metal, and powerfully crafted atmospheres. In a grand finale, BlasterRaz ends the track with a technical guitar solo.

Overall Ionic is a unique album that blends heavy hip-hop influences with elements of hard rock and heavy metal in a way that is distinct to BlasterRaz. You can stream Ionic out on all platforms on August 29th.

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