Soen: Imperial

Swedish metal combo Soen released their fifth album "Imperial" via Silver Lining Music. Founding members Joel Ekelöf (vocals) and Martin Lopez (drums), along with Lars Enok Åhlund (keyboards and guitar), Oleksii Zlatoyar Kobel (bass) and Cody Ford (lead guitar) have never shied away from challenging our perceptions of life and humanity. "Imperial" continues Soen's unique journey through the psyche of our species and the enigma of our times. Eight crisp, sharp and surprisingly constructed songs span frustration, reflection and hope, making Imperial the grimmest and most dynamic release of Soen's journey, one that will continue to be profoundly therapeutic for both the group's devoted followers and the band itself. "Imperial" was produced by Iñaki Marconi and the band, mixed and mastered by Kane Churko, who has worked with Ozzy Osbourne and Bob Dylan. Thus, Churko gives songs like "Illusion", "Modesty" and the epochal finale Fortune a dimension and richness with which they will reach more listeners and spirits. "Imperial" is an album that will take its listeners right along with it and will endure long after this crazy period is over. With its rich details, it is destined to become a classic in the metal of this era.