SOEN

"A band that has never mastered its craft so well..."—those were the words Rock Hard magazine used to introduce "Reliance," the new opus from SOEN, released in January 2026.

With this seventh studio album, the Swedish band continues its remarkable journey between light and darkness, clamor and calm, upheaval and solace. Moving fluidly across deeply human emotional terrain, prog-metal veterans Joel Ekelöf (vocals) and Martin Lopez (drums) continue their exploration of the human mind, heart, and soul with a visionary approach, enhanced by an even heavier edge. Joined by Lars Enok Åhlund (keyboards and guitar), Cody Lee Ford (guitar), and returning bassist Stefan Stenberg, they push SOEN's lush artistic evolution even further, with a sound that feels like taking flight. Both on record and on stage, heavy passages contrast with gorgeous melodies, punctuated at times by powerful, provocative roars. This French tour promises an absorbing, organic, and vibrant sensory journey.