{"id":17376,"date":"2025-12-09T12:15:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T17:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=17376"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:15:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T17:15:13","slug":"soen-unleash-powerful-liminal-single-video-discordia-out-now-new-album-reliance-out-january-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=17376","title":{"rendered":"SOEN Unleash Powerful Liminal Single\/Video \u2018Discordia\u2019 Out Now; New Album \u2013 Reliance \u2013 Out January 16"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SOEN1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17377\" style=\"width:594px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SOEN1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SOEN1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>SOEN<\/strong>&nbsp;release the evocative third single, \u201c<strong>Discordia<\/strong>,\u201d from forthcoming new studio album&nbsp;<strong><em>Reliance<\/em><\/strong>, set for release on January 16 via Silver Lining Music.&nbsp;&nbsp;For pre-orders go to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ymlpcl8.com\/55f0djyhmyaiaeqmjyagauqhuaxaeheme\/click.php\">this location<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOEN<\/strong>&nbsp;are a band who can tear your flesh apart with sheer power and moments later, balm the pain with beautiful melodies, and new single \u201c<strong>Discordia<\/strong>\u201d is no exception. It takes the listener on a musical exploration, juxtaposing lush somber moments with crushing waves of&nbsp;relentless propulsion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201c\u2018Discordia\u2019 is the result of us pushing ourselves into different territories both sonically and emotionally,<\/em>\u201d&nbsp;comments founding member and drummer&nbsp;<strong>Martin Lopez<\/strong>. \u201c<em>We experimented with darker textures to capture the descent from self-protection into isolation<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>The song sits in the tension between wanting connection and building walls to avoid pain. It\u2019s a piece born from vulnerability, and from our willingness to explore the uncomfortable corners&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;sound\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>furthers&nbsp;vocalist and frontman&nbsp;<strong>Joel&nbsp;Ekel\u00f6f<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"SOEN - Discordia (Official Video)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ge3Ag1qYViE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On&nbsp;<strong><em>Reliance<\/em><\/strong>, the Swedish progressive metal powerhouse continue to find incredible new pathways through the vast spaces between light and dark, loud and calm, heavy and soothing. With&nbsp;<strong>Lars Enok \u00c5hlund<\/strong>&nbsp;(keyboards and guitar),&nbsp;<strong>Cody Lee Ford<\/strong>&nbsp;(guitar), and&nbsp;<strong>Stefan Stenberg<\/strong>&nbsp;(bass) standing shoulder to shoulder&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>Ekel\u00f6f<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Lopez<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>SOEN<\/strong>\u2019s ever-expanding sonic landscape reaches new heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That evolution is grounded in a deep commitment to honesty.&nbsp; Across their seventh studio album, emotional gravity and raw power coexist without compromise, giving&nbsp;<strong><em>Reliance<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;its unmistakable pulse.&nbsp;<br><br>\u201c<em>Lyrically and musically, we want to go through all of human emotions: beauty and anger and heavy and soft, it&#8217;s always been the goal of the band,<\/em>\u201d affirms&nbsp;<strong>Lopez<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first single, \u201c<strong>Primal<\/strong>,\u201d is a provoking, barrel-chested roar detailing the existential fight between the human spirit and our current world, with&nbsp;<strong>Ekel\u00f6f<\/strong>\u2019s incredible vocals leading the heavy charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch\/Listen to \u201c<strong>Primal<\/strong>\u201d&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ymlpcl8.com\/6cf64jyhjuazaeqmjyarauqhuaaaeheme\/click.php\">here<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 video by Freakshot Film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recently released second single, \u201c<strong>Mercenary<\/strong>,\u201d is a track that channels the weight of inherited violence and the personal cost of conviction with unflinching&nbsp;clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch\/Listen to \u201c<strong>Mercenary<\/strong>\u201d&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ymlpcl8.com\/22384jyhjeaxaeqmjyazauqhuataeheme\/click.php\">here<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 video by Freakshot Film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOEN<\/strong>&nbsp;are gearing up for a packed 2026, having recently announced a 16-date headline tour across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, and they unveiled a strong run of summer festival appearances. Following their acclaimed recent tours, fans can expect an even more intense live experience as&nbsp;<strong>SOEN<\/strong>&nbsp;bring their trademark blend of power, precision, and emotion to stages around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirmed festival dates are listed below, with additional shows and festival announcements to follow soon. For more information and tickets, visit:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ymlpcl8.com\/9236ejyhjmataeqmjyalauqhuafaeheme\/click.php\">https:\/\/www.soenmusic.com\/tour<\/a><br><br><strong>2026 Shows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29 January \/ 2 February \u2013 70000 Tons Of Metal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20 February \u2013 Nalen, Stockholm (Sweden)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21 February \u2013 Folkets Park, Huskvarna (Sweden)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22 February \u2013 Mejeriet, Lund (Sweden)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23 February \u2013 Pumpehuset, Copenhagen (Denmark)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24 February \u2013 Sentrum Scene, Oslo (Norway)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25 February \u2013 Biljardkompaniet, Kristianstad (Sweden)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26 February \u2013 Gothenburg Film Studios, Gothenburg (Sweden)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27 February \u2013 Frimis, \u00d6rebro (Sweden)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28 February \u2013 Havet, Trondheim (Norway)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 March \u2013 Kulturens Hus, Lule\u00e5 (Sweden)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 March \u2013 Lutakko, Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 (Finland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 March \u2013 Tampereen Tavara-asema, Tampere (Finland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 March \u2013 Logomo, Turku (Finland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 March \u2013 Tapahtumakeskus Tullisali, Oulu (Finland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7 March \u2013 Rytmikorjaamo, Sein\u00e4joki (Finland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 March \u2013 Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Helsinki (Finland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1-2 May \u2013 Andernach Metal Days (Germany)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June \u2013 Metalfest Open Air, Okres Plze?-m?sto (Czech Republic)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>1-4 July \u2013 Rockharz Festival, Ballenstedt (Germany)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 July \u2013 Ilovaari Festival, Joensuu (Finland)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7 August \u2013 Alcatraz Festival, Kortrijk (Belgium)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14 August \u2013 Motocultor Festival, Carhaix-Plouguer (France)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15 August \u2013 Summer Breeze Open Air, Dinkelsb\u00fchl (Germany)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28-30 August \u2013 Posada Rock Festival, C\u00e2mpulung Muscel (Romania)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Reliance<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;will be released on January 16, 2026, via Silver Lining Music. Available&nbsp;as a CD, 12\u201d Vinyl Album in Black and colour variants, digital formats and special D2C products and bundles. For pre-orders, go to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ymlpcl8.com\/55f0djyhmyaiaeqmjyagauqhuaxaeheme\/click.php\">this location<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thoughtful,\u00a0provocative, beautiful and brutal,\u00a0<strong><em>Reliance<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a journey you need to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>FOLLOW SOEN:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ymlpcl8.com\/75432jyhjjaraeqmjyalauqhuadaeheme\/click.php\">www.facebook.com\/SOENMusic<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ymlpcl8.com\/46de6jyhjbanaeqmjyatauqhuaraeheme\/click.php\">www.twitter.com\/SOENmusic<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ymlpcl8.com\/44fedjyhjhanaeqmjyagauqhuaraeheme\/click.php\">www.instagram.com\/SOENmusic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ymlpcl8.com\/577d6jyhjwanaeqmjyakauqhuanaeheme\/click.php\">www.tiktok.com\/@soenofficial<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ymlpcl8.com\/8a914jyhjqanaeqmjyacauqhuakaeheme\/click.php\">www.SOENmusic.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SOEN&nbsp;release the evocative third single, \u201cDiscordia,\u201d from forthcoming new studio album&nbsp;Reliance, set for release on January 16 via Silver Lining Music.&nbsp;&nbsp;For pre-orders go to&nbsp;this location. SOEN&nbsp;are a band who can tear your flesh apart with sheer power and moments later, balm the pain with beautiful melodies, and new single \u201cDiscordia\u201d is no exception. It takes&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=17376\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">SOEN Unleash Powerful Liminal Single\/Video \u2018Discordia\u2019 Out Now; New Album \u2013 Reliance \u2013 Out January 16<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17377,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17376","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17376"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17376\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17378,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17376\/revisions\/17378"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/17377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}