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Smash Into Pieces to Melodifestivalen’s Saturday final with Hollow single – “The third time is true!”

Smash Into Pieces are heading towards the final of Sweden’s biggest music event Melodifestivalen on Saturday with their song Hollow.

Hollow, who have been ranked straight from the semi-final to the final, continue Smash Into Pieces’ strong, even dystopian, modern world theme. The band has also been seen in the Melodifestivalen for Eurovision before: first in 2023 with their song Six Feet Under, which became one of the most played songs of the year in Sweden, and the following year the band was in the final with their song Heroes Are Calling, which dominated the band’s domestic playlists for weeks.

“Now it’s happening – the third time is true. Everything is in the game. Eurovision or nothing,” is how the band describes their feelings this year.

With over a billion streams in their career, Smash Into Pieces has become one of Sweden’s most successful rock exports, and the band has been seen live in the United States, Australia and Asia in addition to Europe.

Founded in 2008, the band’s own universe is centered around masked drummer APOC – a character who has become a central part of the band’s storytelling and visual identity. This is also the case with the Hollow video.

“Hollow is about how we are slowly losing ourselves in a digitalized world. We are connected to the world, but disconnected from ourselves,” says guitarist-songwriter Benjamin Jennebo.

Smash Into Pieces’ competition song moves between personal and existential themes, raising questions about identity and human dignity in a digital age where the pace is accelerating and the noise never stops.

“It’s not a sermon, but a reflection. A story about what it feels like to get lost in a rapidly changing world and try to reconnect with what is real.”

Watch the Hollow competition performance here. The Melodifestivalen final takes place this Saturday, March 7th at Stockholm’s Strawberry Arena.

Smash Into Pieces will embark on a European tour on April 16th, which will continue through April and May as follows:
April 16th, 2026 – Netherlands, Zwolle – Hedon
April 17th, 2026 – Netherlands, Haarlem – Patronaat
April 18th, 2026 – Germany, Münster – Skaters Palace
April 19th, 2026 – Germany, Berlin – Astra
April 21st, 2026 – Germany, Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
April 22nd, 2026 – Germany, Munich – Backstage Werk
April 23rd, 2026 – Germany, Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn
April 24th, 2026 – Germany, Cologne – E-Werk
April 25th, 2026 – Germany, Leipzig – Felsenkeller
April 26th, 2026 – Czech Republic, Prague – Roxy
April 27th, 2026 – Austria, Vienna – Flex
April 29th, 2026 – Belgium, Antwerp – Kavka Zappa
30.4.2026 – Netherlands, Tilburg – Popodium 013
2.5.2026 – United Kingdom, Nottingham – Rock City
3.5.2026 – United Kingdom, Manchester – Ritz
4.5.2026 – United Kingdom, Glasgow – Garage
5.5.2026 – United Kingdom, Bristol – Thekla
6.5.2026 – United Kingdom, London – Electric Ballroom
7.5.2026 – France, Paris – Elysee Montmartre
9.5.2026 – Germany, Hamburg – Grosse Freiheit 36
10.5.2026 – Denmark, Copenhagen – Amager Bio

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Within Temptation and Smash Into Pieces released together the massive single Somebody Like You

Smash Into Pieces and Within Temptation have joined forces with the joint song Somebody Like You. The song immediately ended up being played on several European rock and metal radio stations, and the momentum increased on Wednesday, when the music video made for the single was also released.

Combining cinematic orchestrations and modern rock, the song is an emotional ballad that deals with vulnerability, longing and the human need for connection. The single also features a 22-piece orchestra, and the end result was very dynamic. At the same time, the collaboration merged two different musical worlds into the same song: the symphonic depth and storytelling of Within Temptation and the modern edge of Smash Into Pieces.

“We’ve known each other for a long time and also toured together, so this is the perfect song to finally join forces. Adding an orchestra to this song felt like a trip to the memories for us, but at the same time it nicely complemented the more modern rock sound. We’re proud of what the song has become and grateful for the collaboration that brought it to life,” says Within Temptation’s Sharon den Adel.

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The mega-popular Smash Into Pieces heads into the weekend with a bang with the single Maze Of Fools – The video continues the mini-series set in Arcadia World

Swedish band Smash Into Pieces drop the bold single ‘Maze Of Fools’ today, which urges you to break free from all limiting factors and stand strong in the face of adversity.

“You have the power to take your future into your own hands. Whatever stands between you and your dreams, we will smash it to pieces,” the band reminds, also referring to the band’s name with a cheerful pun.

The band, which enjoyed huge success with their previous singles ‘Six Feet Under’ and ‘Heroes Are Calling’ and quickly reached the precious metal level with both songs, takes viewers of the song’s music video back to the world of their Arcadia World mini-movies. The latest twists in the adventures taking place in virtual reality is now available on the band’s YouTube channel.

​The band has already accumulated over a billion streams and views on digital platforms, and with 1.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, the band spends a lot of time on the road. In addition to their own tours, Smash Into Pieces has toured with Evanescence and Within Temptation, among others. Last year, the band shone in the final of the Swedish Melodifestival, finishing third in the competition, and the band’s entry ‘Heroes Are Calling’ dominated radio in their home country for weeks.

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