Soen - Reliance (Black Vinyl) LP

Soen - Reliance (Black Vinyl) LP

With Reliance, Soen continue their remarkable evolution as one of modern progressive metal’s most emotionally resonant and musically refined bands. Led by vocalist Joel Ekelöf and legendary drummer Martin Lopez, the Swedish quintet once again navigates the fragile space between light and darkness, aggression and calm, weight and beauty.

The album unfolds as a deeply human exploration of the mind, heart and soul, expanding on Soen’s signature sound while introducing an added sense of heaviness and urgency. Supported by Lars Enok Åhlund (keyboards & guitar), Cody Lee Ford (guitar) and Stefan Stenberg (bass), Reliance feels lush, cohesive and meticulously crafted, with every song flowing naturally into the next.

Tracks like “Primal” roar with intensity, capturing the existential struggle between human spirit and the pressures of the modern world, driven by crushing riffs and Ekelöf’s commanding vocal presence. “Axis” stands defiant and determined, propelled by Lopez’s unmistakable, swinging yet relentless drumming, while “Indifferent” reveals the band’s quieter side, a beautifully orchestrated lament built on strings, piano and raw emotional vulnerability.

Pressed on black vinyl, Reliance is an immersive listening experience that highlights Soen’s mastery of dynamics, atmosphere and emotional storytelling. It is an album that invites reflection, rewards deep listening and solidifies Soen’s place among the elite of contemporary progressive metal.

Why You’ll Love This Album

• You appreciate progressive metal with emotional depth

• You enjoy dynamic contrasts between heavy and atmospheric moments

• You’re a fan of Tool, Opeth, Katatonia or Riverside

• You value thoughtful lyrics and expressive vocals

• You want a vinyl album made for immersive, full-length listening

Sound & Aesthetics Highlights

• Sound & Production:

  • Polished yet powerful modern progressive metal

  • Clear, dynamic production with rich layering

  • Heavy riffs balanced by lush keys and melodic passages

• Aesthetic & Mood:

  • Introspective, emotional and cinematic

  • Dark yet hopeful

  • Thoughtful and deeply human

• Musical Characteristics:

  • Seamless transitions between soft and heavy sections

  • Expressive, melodic vocals

  • Complex but accessible songwriting

  • Strong rhythmic foundation with fluid drumming

• Lyrical & Thematic Elements:

  • Human struggle and resilience

  • Emotional vulnerability

  • Reflection on modern existence

  • Mind, heart and soul in balance

• For Fans Of:

  • Tool

  • Opeth (modern era)

  • Katatonia

  • Riverside

  • Leprous

Product Details

• Artist: Soen

• Title: Reliance

• Format: Black Vinyl LP

• Genre: Progressive Metal

• Label: Silver Lining

Manufacturer information

Warner Music
Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH
Alter Wandrahm 14
20457 Hamburg
Germany

E-mail: anfrage@warnermusic.com