| SOEN have unveiled the video for their crushing track ‘Axis,’ from their current studio album Reliance, out now via Silver Lining Music. To listen and place an order, visit the link here. ‘Axis’ is a powerful metal anthem, a resolute, defiant reflection on humanity’s place, driven by Lopez’s relentless yet swinging drums and Ekelöf’s commanding vocal. “‘Axis’ is about the moment when you start to notice that the roles you’re given don’t really belong to you,” explains vocalist and frontman Joel Ekelöf. “It’s about stepping beyond that distance we learn to live with, and remembering there’s something stronger underneath it. The fire is already there. The question is if we’re willing to stand closer and follow it together.” “It’s a straight-up metal anthem for those of us who refuse to pretend that the people in power actually have our best interests at heart. A musical “fuck-you” to all of them,” adds founding member and drummer Martin Lopez. Building on the energy and emotion of the track, SOEN filmed a video that captures that intensity at its core. Shot by the acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus, the result is a powerful, high-energy visual that strips everything back to what matters most: pure performance and raw connection. “The video keeps it as simple as it should be. Just us going hard, playing a song we love,” offers keyboardist and guitarist Lars Åhlund. “It’s a rehearsal captured through the lens of the incredible Patric Ullaeus, and it feels exactly right for a track like ‘Axis.’” Watch/Listen to ‘Axis’ at this location – video by Patric Ullaeus. While touring the US and Canada following a highly successful run across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, SOEN have announced new EU and UK headline dates for this winter in response to overwhelming demand. The tour will include 24 shows across Europe and the UK, with special guests Tribulation and Vulkan. Tickets are on sale this Friday, April 17th at 12pm BST / 1pm CEST and will be available here. Fans can expect a powerful live experience as the band brings their signature blend of strength, precision, and emotion to stages worldwide. Confirmed 2026 dates are listed below, for more information and tickets, visit: https://www.soenmusic.com/tour 2026 UPCOMING SHOWS
13 April – The Masquerade, Atlanta (United States)
14 April – The Beacham, Orlando (United States)
16 April – The Underground, Charlotte (United States)
17 April – The Recher, Towson (United States)
18 April – Brooklyn Bowl, Philadelphia (United States)
19 April – Paradise Rock Club, Boston (United States)
21 April – Gramercy Theatre, New York (United States)
22 April – Théâtre Beanfield, Montréal (Canada)
23 April – The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto (Canada)
24 April – House of Blues Cleveland, Cleveland (United States)
25 April – Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit (United States)
2 May – Andernach Metal Days (Germany)
6 June – Metalfest Open Air, Okres Plzeň-město (Czech Republic)
12 June – Royal Hall Nicosia, Nicosia (Cyprus)
13 June –MammothFest, Thessaloníki (Greece)
3 July – Ilovaari Festival, Joensuu (Finland)
4 July– Rockharz Festival, Ballenstedt (Germany)
7 August – Alcatraz Festival, Kortrijk (Belgium)
9 August – Festival 666, Cercoux (France)
11 August – Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg (Germany)
12 August – KFZ Marburg, Marburg (Germany)
13 August – Musikbunker, Aachen (Germany)
14 August – Motocultor Festival, Carhaix-Plouguer (France)
15 August – Summer Breeze Open Air, Dinkelsbühl (Germany)
16 August –Eventhall Airport, Obertraubling (Germany)
21 August – Drizzly Grizzly, Gdańsk (Poland)
22 August – Klub 2progi, Poznań (Poland)
23 August – Fabryka Kultury ZGRZYT, Lublin (Poland)
25 August – Rude Boy Club, Bielsko-Biała (Poland)
26 August – Randal Club, Bratislava (Slovakia)
27 August – A38 Ship, Budapest (Hungary)
28 August – Posada Rock Festival, Câmpulung Muscel (Romania)
29 August – Sun and Thunder Festival, Fuengirola (Spain)
6 September – Eur Social Park, Rome (Italy)
26 September – Be Prog! My Friend Festival, Barcelona (Spain)
13 November – Spetakkelfestivalen 2026, Larvik (Norway)
16 November – Zeche, Bochum (Germany)
17 November – TivoliVredenburg Ronda, Utrecht (Netherlands)
19 November – Rebellion, Manchester (United Kingdom)
20 November – Digital, Newcastle (United Kingdom)
21 November – Islington Assembly Hall, London (United Kingdom)
22 November – The 1865, Southampton (United Kingdom)
24 November – Alhambra, Paris (France)
25 November – Z7, Pratteln (Switzerland)
26 November – L’Usine, Istres (France)
27 November – Mamba, Murcia (Spain)
28 November – Custom, Sevilla (Spain)
29 November – LAV Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon (Portugal)
1 December – Wagon, Madrid (Spain)
2 December – Santana27, Bilbao (Spain)
3 December – Le Rex, Toulouse (France)
4 December – L’Autre Canal, Nancy (France)
5 December – La Belle Electrique, Grenoble (France)
6 December – Alte Feuerwache, Mannheim (Germany)
7 December – Flex, Vienna (Austria)
8 December – Backstage Werk, Munich (Germany)
10 December – Columbiatheater, Berlin (Germany)
11 December – Distrikt Prague, Prague (Czech Republic)
12 December – Hellraiser, Leipzig (Germany)
13 December – Uebel & Gefährlich, Hamburg (Germany) Reliance is out now and available as a CD, 12” Vinyl Album in Black and colour variants, digital formats and special D2C products and bundles. For orders, 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.” –[FISTFUL OF METAL] “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] | 
