Swedish progressive metal giants Soen have released the second single from their upcoming album Reliance, which will be released on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music.
The new single, Mercenary, is a dark song that explores the legacy of violence and personal beliefs.
“Mercenary is about the violence we inherit – the hatred that seeps into our lives and shapes generations. Musically, it has all the core Soen traits, namely heavy elements, melody and surgically precise playing,” says singer Joel Ekelöf.
The first single from the Reliance album, Primal, was released in September. The song is an intense, existential outburst, where Ekelöf’s interpretation transports the listener into the struggle between the human mind and the world.
With their seventh studio album, Soen continues their exploration of the boundaries between light and shadow, strength and sensitivity, and heaviness and peace. Reliance is an honest and strong entity, where humanity and truth meet bold compositions. On the album, Soen continues to develop towards an ever deeper, more human and emotionally charged expression.
In 2026, Soen will head out on another extensive tour, which will include several festival appearances and headline gigs around the world.
Reliance – tracklist:
1. Primal
2. Mercenary
3. Discordia
4. Axis
5. Huntress
6. Unbound
7. Indifferent
8. Drifter
9. Draconian
10. Vellichor
Soen is:
Joel Ekelöf – Vocals
Martin Lopez – Drums
Lars Enok Åhlund – Keyboards and Guitar
Cody Ford – Lead Guitar
Stefan Stenberg – Bass
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