Release:
Worldwide: January 16th 2026
Formats:
- CD Digipak
- 12" Black Vinyl
- 12" Colour Vinyl (Indies Exclusive)
- Special D2C Products & Bundles
- GSA exclusive boxset containing: CD Digipak, 12” Colour Vinyl, Exclusive Soen Reliance T-shirt in either medium (M) or extra-large (XL) size
- Digital Download and Streaming
ORDER/LISTEN NOW AT THIS LOCATION
SOEN's new studio album Reliance, is out today via Silver Lining Music.
With Reliance, their seventh studio album, the Swedish progressive metal powerhouse, spearheaded by Joel Ekelöf (vocals) and Martin Lopez (drums), continue to find incredible new pathways into the spatial areas between light and dark, loud and calm, heavy and soothing. And with its seamless march across deeply human emotional terrain, SOEN’s music continues to explore the human mind, heart, and soul with a visionary duty of care, plus an extra edge of heavy.
With Lars Enok Åhlund (keyboards & guitar), Cody Lee Ford (guitar), and Stefan Stenberg (bass) standing shoulder to shoulder with Ekelöf and Lopez, the lush continual evolution of SOEN’s sound soars.
The first single released ‘Primal’, is a provoking, barrel-chested roar detailing the existential fight between the human spirit and our current world. The second single ‘Mercenary’, is a track that channels the weight of inherited violence and the personal cost of conviction with unflinching clarity. The recently released third single ‘Discordia’ takes the listener on a musical exploration, juxtaposing lush sombre moments with crushing waves of relentless propulsion. Watch/listen to the singles here. (‘Primal’ and ‘Mercenary’ videos by Freakshot Film, ‘Discordia’ video by Linda Florin).
Reliance is out now via Silver Lining Music. Available as a CD, 12” Vinyl Album in Black and colour variants, digital formats and special D2C products and bundles. To listen/order, go to this location.
Thoughtful, provocative, beautiful and brutal, Reliance is a journey you need to take.
“Without a doubt, RELIANCE is shaping up to be another absolute SOEN classic.” – [LOUDWIRE]
“RELIANCE turns into a work of art, drawing on the finest moments of Opeth, Anathema, and Katatonia” – [METAL HAMMER]
"Impressive" – [CLASSIC ROCK]
“The progressive virtuosos from Sweden, celebrated for their remarkably melodic touch, deliver another highlight. Reliance proves every bit as compelling as its groundbreaking predecessors 9.5/10.” – [HARDLINE]
"Why this band isn’t better known is one of life’s great mysteries" – [RECORD COLLECTOR]
"The beauty of 'Reliance' though is in its immediacy giving a lasting impression of Soen's most accessible album to date." – [FIREWORKS]
“The musicianship is exemplary throughout” – [PROG]
- 1. Primal
- 2. Mercenary
- 3. Discordia
- 4. Axis
- 5. Huntress
- 6. Unbound
- 7. Indifferent
- 8. Drifter
- 9. Draconian
- 10. Vellichor
Track-listing:
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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