Soilwork vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid confirmed during a recent interview that the band does not plan to release a new album until spring 2026, leaving this year mostly devoted to the members’ side projects.
A creative process that progresses slowly
In an interview with Rapture RadioStrid shared details about the group’s current status: “We are slowly starting to write for a new album. [2025] will be mainly devoted to [mon autre groupe] The Night Flight Orchestra, but we will be working on new songs for Soilwork at the same time. We are aiming for a release for spring 2026, but nothing is set in stone yet.”
The group’s latest album, The abandonmentreleased in 2022, marked a new stage in Soilwork’s musical evolution. However, Strid explains that the group prefers to proceed with caution this time: “We’ve been through a lot lately. With the official arrival of Simon Johansson as guitarist, there is a new energy, but we want to take our time to create something truly special.”
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An overview with Spirit Of No Return
Last October, Soilwork unveiled Spirit Of No Returna single that gives a taste of the group’s musical direction. According to Strid: “This track brings back the thrash elements of our debut while reinterpreting them in a heavier, modern aesthetic. The lyrics explore the desire to belong and the dangers of abandoning one’s true identity.”
The music video, in which the iconic Soilwork symbol is recast, embodies a visual and thematic renaissance, in line with the message of perseverance and transformation conveyed by the song.
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