Leprous’ Einar Solberg has recently completed work on his upcoming second solo album, the follow-up to 2023’s 16. Out now, his first new piece of solo music since that debut album, in the shape of the bold and dynamic ‘Stella Mortua’, recorded alongside The Norwegian Radio Orchestra.
Einar has also announced tour dates in support of his new album, which includes a UK show at The Garage, London on 18th September.
16 was an album of wildly diverse collaborations, and so too with the new album, alongside The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Solberg is joined once again by drummer Keli Guðjónsson (Agent Fresco) and violinist Chris Baum (Bent Knee), alongside newcomers Jed Lindgard on bass and Pierre Daniel on guitar. The track was mixed by Adam Noble (Nothing But Thieves, Biffy Clyro) and co-produced with David Castillo.
Solberg said of the current release: “Stella Mortua’ is one of the darkest and most grandiose pieces I’ve ever written — a fusion of progressive metal and cinematic orchestration, recorded by the incredible Norwegian Radio Orchestra. It explores how envy and insecurity can quietly thrive beneath the surface of success. In this world, demons wear tuxedos, and pride slowly turns to paralysis.
“With ‘Stella Mortua’, the Einar Solberg project has truly found its sound: highly dynamic, orchestral and cinematic progressive metal with an emotional core. I’m going all the way with this.”
The first live dates in support of his upcoming second solo album have also been announced, and 2026 will see him playing headline dates across Europe with one show announced for the UK, The Garage in London, on 18th September. Tickets go on sale Wednesday 19th November.
You can stream ‘Stella Mortua’ here and check out the video below.
