SOEN release the evocative third single ‘Discordia‘ from forthcoming new studio album Reliance, set for release on January 16th via Silver Lining Music.
For pre-orders go to this location.
SOEN are a band who can tear your flesh apart with sheer power and moments later, balm the pain with beautiful melodies, and new single ‘Discordia‘ is no exception. ‘Discordia‘ takes the listener on a musical exploration, juxtaposing lush sombre moments with crushing waves of relentless propulsion.
“‘Discordia” is the result of us pushing ourselves into different territories both sonically and emotionally.” comments founding member and drummer Martin Lopez. “We experimented with darker textures to capture the descent from self-protection into isolation“.
“The song sits in the tension between wanting connection and building walls to avoid pain. It’s a piece born from vulnerability, and from our willingness to explore the uncomfortable corners of our sound” furthers vocalist and frontman Joel Ekelöf.
Watch/Listen to ‘Discordia‘ here – https://www.lindaflorin.com/]
On Reliance, the Swedish progressive metal powerhouse continue to find incredible new pathways through the vast spaces between light and dark, loud and calm, heavy and soothing. With Lars Enok Åhlund (keyboards & guitar), Cody Lee Ford (guitar), and Stefan Stenberg (bass) standing shoulder to shoulder with Ekelöf and Lopez, SOEN‘s ever-expanding sonic landscape reaches new heights.
That evolution is grounded in a deep commitment to honesty. Across their seventh studio album, emotional gravity and raw power coexist without compromise, giving Reliance its unmistakable pulse.
“Lyrically and musically, we want to go through all of human emotions: beauty and anger and heavy and soft, it’s always been the goal of the band” affirms Lopez.
The first single ‘Primal‘, is a provoking, barrel-chested roar detailing the existential fight between the human spirit and our current world, with Ekelöf‘s incredible vocals leading the heavy charge.
Watch/Listen to ‘Primal‘ here – video by Freakshot Film.
The recently released second single ‘Mercenary‘, is a track that channels the weight of inherited violence and the personal cost of conviction with unflinching clarity.
Watch/Listen to ‘Mercenary‘ at this location – video by Freakshot Film.
SOEN are gearing up for a packed 2026, having recently announced a 16-date headline tour across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland and also unveiled a strong run of summer festival appearances. Following their acclaimed recent tours, fans can expect an even more intense live experience as SOEN bring their trademark blend of power, precision, and emotion to stages around the world.
Confirmed festival dates are listed below, with additional shows and festival announcements to follow soon. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.soenmusic.com/tour
2026 Shows:
29 January / 2 February – 70000 Tons Of Metal
20 February – Nalen, Stockholm (Sweden)
21 February – Folkets Park, Huskvarna (Sweden)
22 February – Mejeriet, Lund (Sweden)
23 February – Pumpehuset, Copenhagen (Denmark)
24 February – Sentrum Scene, Oslo (Norway)
25 February – Biljardkompaniet, Kristianstad (Sweden)
26 February – Gothenburg Film Studios, Gothenburg (Sweden)
27 February – Frimis, Örebro (Sweden)
28 February – Havet, Trondheim (Norway)
1 March – Kulturens Hus, Luleå (Sweden)
3 March – Lutakko, Jyväskylä (Finland)
4 March – Tampereen Tavara-asema, Tampere (Finland)
5 March – Logomo, Turku (Finland)
6 March – Tapahtumakeskus Tullisali, Oulu (Finland)
7 March – Rytmikorjaamo, Seinäjoki (Finland)
8 March – Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Helsinki (Finland)
1-2 May – Andernach Metal Days (Germany)
5-7 June – Metalfest Open Air, Okres Plzeň-město (Czech Republic)
1-4 July – Rockharz Festival, Ballenstedt (Germany)
4 July – Ilovaari Festival, Joensuu (Finland)
7 August – Alcatraz Festival, Kortrijk (Belgium)
14 August – Motocultor Festival, Carhaix-Plouguer (France)
15 August – Summer Breeze Open Air, Dinkelsbühl (Germany)
28-30 August – Posada Rock Festival, Câmpulung Muscel (Romania)
Reliance will be released on January 16th 2025, via Silver Lining Music. Available as a CD, 12″ Vinyl Album in Black and colour variants, digital formats and special D2C products and bundles. For pre-orders, go to this location.
Thoughtful, provocative, beautiful and brutal, Reliance is a journey you need to take.
RelianceTrack Listing:
- Primal
- Mercenary
- Discordia
- Axis
- Huntress
- Unbound
- Indifferent
- Drifter
- Draconian
- Vellichor
Produced, recorded and mixed by Alexander Backlund at Fascination Street Studios.
Mastered by Tony Lindgren.
SOEN:
Joel Ekelöf – Vocals
Martin Lopez – Drums
Lars Enok Åhlund – Keyboards and Guitar
Cody Ford – Lead Guitar
Stefan Stenberg – Bass
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