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SOEN — the Swedish progressive metal powerhouse led by Joel Ekelöf (vocals) and Martin Lopez (drums) — continues to forge incredible new pathways between light and dark, loud and quiet, heavy and soothing. With their forthcoming 7th studio album, Reliance, SOEN continues to explore the human mind, heart and soul with a visionary duty of care and an added touch of heaviness.

 

With Lars Enok Åhlund (keyboards and guitar), Cody Lee Ford (guitar) and Stefan Stenberg (bass) alongside Ekelöf and Lopez, SOEN's sound continues to evolve in a lush and continual way. Take 'Primal', a powerful roar detailing the existential battle between the human spirit and the modern world. Ekelöf's incredible vocals lead the heavy charge. 'Axis' offers a resolute and defiant perspective on the state of humanity, driven by Lopez's relentless yet swinging drums. Then there's the serene elegance of 'Indifferent', a beautifully orchestrated modern lament on the loss of love, riding resolutely on the power of strings, piano and Ekelöf's marvellous voice.