Celebrated Swedish rock band H.E.A.T‘s returned to the UK earlier this year, touring nationwide with special guests Art Nation and Chez Kane, with their single ‘Disaster’ added to the A List on Planet Rock Radio and receiving airplay on rock radio stations all across Europe.
Now, they follow that with ‘Bad Time For Love’ – Both singles taken from their brand new studio album Welcome To The Future, set for release on 25th April through earMUSIC.
‘Bad Time For Love’ pumps hard, rocking with all the pomp fans have come to expect from H.E.A.T, euphoric in atmosphere despite its title with vocalist Kenny Leckremo adding some high-noted yet melodic hollering.
You can listen to the single here and check out the high-energy music video, directed by Patric Ullaeus (Europe, Arch Enemy, Children Of Bodom), here at RAMzine.
Welcome To The Future will be released in multiple formats: CD jewel case, black vinyl, limited edition neon orange vinyl, and digitally. It is available to order now by clicking here.
Tracks featured on the vinyl A side are: ‘Disaster’, ‘Bad Time For Love’, ‘Running To You’, ‘Call My Name’, ‘In Disguise’ and ‘The End’, while the B side features ‘Rock Bottom’, ‘Children Of The Storm’, ‘Losing Game’, ‘Paradise Lost’, ‘Tear It Down (R.N.R.R.)’ and ‘We Will Not Forget’.
On previous single ‘Disaster’ brief symphonic keyboard layers give way to razor-sharp guitars thrusting through a turbo-charged rhythm on new single ‘Disaster’. Vocalist Kenny Leckremo roars and screams in a vintage Dio come Coverdale manner espousing intensive rage, while Dave Dalone delineates classy rock lines straight out of the Blackmore school book. While there’s a certain 80s melodic metal feel here, that the video celebrates, its birthed in the music of a decade earlier, with a need to be played loud today.
The single’s video merges 80s arcade aesthetics with metal madness, and was also directed by Patric Ullaeus – You can watch it here at RAMzine.
One of the biggest Swedish rock bands who are bringing 80s-inspired hard rock back to the forefront. H.E.A.T will continue to build on their momentum in 2025. Known for an electrifying sound that blends classic melodic rock with modern energy, the band remains at the top of their game, releasing new music and touring internationally.
Their 2022 album, Force Majeure, marked a major milestone as it saw the return of original frontman Kenny Leckremo after a decade-long hiatus. This seventh studio album, released via earMUSIC, captured the essence of H.E.A.T’s sound, merging the youthful exuberance of their early work with the harder-edged sound developed during Erik Grönwall’s tenure. Force Majeure received widespread acclaim, showcasing 11 tracks that exemplify the pure joy of melodic hard rock. Leckremo’s powerful vocals being praised as a triumphant return, and the album’s tight production signalled their laser-focused direction.
Following the departure of Erik Grönwall, who led the band through four albums after winning Swedish Idol, H.E.A.T made it clear that Leckremo was the only choice to take back the mic. The band’s fan base remains fiercely loyal, and the release of Extra Force in 2023 only deepened their connection. This limited-edition collection, released in both CD Digipak and 1LP Black Vinyl formats, featured new studio tracks, unreleased live performances, and rerecorded H.E.A.T classics originally sung by Grönwall, now given new life with Leckremo on vocals. Extra Force was a celebration of the band’s history and a testament to their continued evolution, becoming an essential collector’s item for fans.
As the group gears up for more touring, H.E.A.T’s global presence continues to grow, supported by their strengthened partnership with earMUSIC. With Leckremo back at the helm and their sound more refined than ever, H.E.A.T is poised to continue their journey of revitalising and modernizing 80s-influenced hard rock for a new generation of fans with the release of Welcome To The Future.
