EVERGREY, the Swedish rock band known for their melancholic and cinematic sound, has announced their 15th studio album, 'Architects Of A New Weave'. The album is set to be released on June 5, 2026, via Napalm Records. This announcement comes just days before the band takes the stage as a special guest to the legendary heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN on their 'Run For Your Lives' world tour.
The album is a wake-up call to the listener, taking them on a journey through thinning air, burning worlds, and lingering guilt, only to break free with fierce momentum. It refuses to wallow in darkness, instead ascending with a fast, heavy, and cinematic sound. The band's frontman, Tom S. Englund, describes the album as a labor of love, with every song fighting to be the first heard, and no fillers or compromises.
The standout tracks on the album include 'The World Is On Fire', 'Leaving The Emptiness', 'Heaven', 'The Prophecy', and the breathtaking title anthem 'Architects Of The New Weave'. The choruses break through like sunlight piercing storm clouds, with enormous, cinematic melodies that pull you upward, and riffs with genuine weight and bite. The vocals drip with raw, unflinching truth, taking you from buried longing to weightlessness and fearlessness in an instant.
In the second half of the album, Mikael Stanne, a fellow Gothenburg icon and former member of DARK TRANQUILLITY, joins Tom S. Englund in vocal duties for 'A Burning Flame'. The two scene legends intertwine their voices compellingly, adding to the album's already powerful sound.
The album was produced by Tom S. Englund and Vikram Shankar, with a stellar mix by Adam 'Nolly' Getgood. It comes with a bonus album containing bonus tracks 'Heights' and 'One Heart', as well as an album mix of the previously released standalone single 'Oxygen!' (2025). Additionally, it features a demo version of 'Longing', instrumental tracks of 'Leaving The Emptiness', both new songs, and a live version of 'Falling From The Sun', the hit single off the previous record, 'Theories of Emptiness' (2024).
However, there's a twist. Longtime EVERGREY drummer Jonas Ekdahl announced his departure from the band in May 2024, citing a shift in his passion from touring and live shows to the creative aspect of being in the studio. This has left the band searching for a new drummer to complete the album and continue their musical journey.
Despite this setback, EVERGREY remains focused on their music and their fans. The album is a testament to their dedication and passion, and it's sure to be a powerful addition to their already impressive catalog. So, stay tuned for new music coming soon, and join the weave!
