Architects Of The New Weave
Evergrey
Architects of a New Weave is the fifteenth studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey, released on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records. The record arrives in the wake of significant lineup changes — longtime drummer Jonas Ekdahl and guitarist Henrik Danhage both departed prior to recording, replaced by Norwegian drummer Simen Sandnes and guitarist Stephen Platt (formerly of Scar Symmetry). Notably, all guitar parts on the album itself were performed by frontman Tom S. Englund and bassist Johan Niemann, while Platt joined as a touring member. The album was co-produced by Englund and Vikram Shankar (of Silent Skies), with mixing handled by Adam "Nolly" Getgood, and was recorded across studios in Sweden and the USA.
Thematically, the album centers on ideas of self-determination, identity, and renewal — what Metal Planet Music describes as "rethreading identity rather than submitting to old patterns." It delivers Evergrey's signature blend of detuned heavy riffs, soaring clean vocals, and melancholic atmosphere across twelve tracks, running approximately 53 minutes. Standout songs include the kinetic title track, the emotionally charged "The World Is on Fire," and "A Burning Flame," which features a guest appearance by Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity. As The Razor's Edge puts it, the album contains "songs that break your heart, stir your soul, lift your spirits and get your heart racing," with tracks ranging from punchy and energetic to slow and tenderly melancholic.
Architects of a New Weave is the fifteenth studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey, released on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records. The record arrives in the wake of significant lineup changes — longtime drummer Jonas Ekdahl and guitarist Henrik Danhage both departed prior to recording, replaced by Norwegian drummer Simen Sandnes and guitarist Stephen Platt (formerly of Scar Symmetry). Notably, all guitar parts on the album itself were performed by frontman Tom S. Englund and bassist Johan Niemann, while Platt joined as a touring member. The album was co-produced by Englund and Vikram Shankar (of Silent Skies), with mixing handled by Adam "Nolly" Getgood, and was recorded across studios in Sweden and the USA.
Thematically, the album centers on ideas of self-determination, identity, and renewal — what Metal Planet Music describes as "rethreading identity rather than submitting to old patterns." It delivers Evergrey's signature blend of detuned heavy riffs, soaring clean vocals, and melancholic atmosphere across twelve tracks, running approximately 53 minutes. Standout songs include the kinetic title track, the emotionally charged "The World Is on Fire," and "A Burning Flame," which features a guest appearance by Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity. As The Razor's Edge puts it, the album contains "songs that break your heart, stir your soul, lift your spirits and get your heart racing," with tracks ranging from punchy and energetic to slow and tenderly melancholic.
Architects Of The New Weave
Evergrey
Architects of a New Weave is the fifteenth studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey, released on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records. The record arrives in the wake of significant lineup changes — longtime drummer Jonas Ekdahl and guitarist Henrik Danhage both departed prior to recording, replaced by Norwegian drummer Simen Sandnes and guitarist Stephen Platt (formerly of Scar Symmetry). Notably, all guitar parts on the album itself were performed by frontman Tom S. Englund and bassist Johan Niemann, while Platt joined as a touring member. The album was co-produced by Englund and Vikram Shankar (of Silent Skies), with mixing handled by Adam "Nolly" Getgood, and was recorded across studios in Sweden and the USA.
Thematically, the album centers on ideas of self-determination, identity, and renewal — what Metal Planet Music describes as "rethreading identity rather than submitting to old patterns." It delivers Evergrey's signature blend of detuned heavy riffs, soaring clean vocals, and melancholic atmosphere across twelve tracks, running approximately 53 minutes. Standout songs include the kinetic title track, the emotionally charged "The World Is on Fire," and "A Burning Flame," which features a guest appearance by Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity. As The Razor's Edge puts it, the album contains "songs that break your heart, stir your soul, lift your spirits and get your heart racing," with tracks ranging from punchy and energetic to slow and tenderly melancholic.
Architects of a New Weave is the fifteenth studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey, released on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records. The record arrives in the wake of significant lineup changes — longtime drummer Jonas Ekdahl and guitarist Henrik Danhage both departed prior to recording, replaced by Norwegian drummer Simen Sandnes and guitarist Stephen Platt (formerly of Scar Symmetry). Notably, all guitar parts on the album itself were performed by frontman Tom S. Englund and bassist Johan Niemann, while Platt joined as a touring member. The album was co-produced by Englund and Vikram Shankar (of Silent Skies), with mixing handled by Adam "Nolly" Getgood, and was recorded across studios in Sweden and the USA.
Thematically, the album centers on ideas of self-determination, identity, and renewal — what Metal Planet Music describes as "rethreading identity rather than submitting to old patterns." It delivers Evergrey's signature blend of detuned heavy riffs, soaring clean vocals, and melancholic atmosphere across twelve tracks, running approximately 53 minutes. Standout songs include the kinetic title track, the emotionally charged "The World Is on Fire," and "A Burning Flame," which features a guest appearance by Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity. As The Razor's Edge puts it, the album contains "songs that break your heart, stir your soul, lift your spirits and get your heart racing," with tracks ranging from punchy and energetic to slow and tenderly melancholic.