Swedish heavy metal band Lion’s Share will release their first full-length studio album in 17 years, with Inferno due on 27th March 2026 via Metalville.
“For us, Inferno is more than just a new album — it’s a statement. We’ve spent years writing, refining, and pushing ourselves harder than ever,” said guitarist Lars Chriss. “The goal was simple: make the strongest, heaviest, and most focused Lion’s Share record of our career. I honestly feel we’ve achieved that. This is the album where everything fell into place,”
Vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson added: “Taking 17 years between albums wasn’t the plan – But it allowed us to come back with fire in our veins. We’ve never sounded tighter, and we can’t wait to bring these songs to the stage. This album has the attitude, the hooks, the power… Everything that made us fall in love with heavy metal in the first place. We’re incredibly proud of Inferno.”
Formed in Sundsvall, Sweden, in 1987 by guitaristChriss and keyboardist Kay Backlund, the band carved out a unique sound through relentless rehearsals and high-voltage live shows. Their 1995 self-titled debut opened the door to extensive touring – Including full-scale tours and extended runs alongside the likes of Motörhead, Saxon, Dio, Manowar, U.D.O., and Dee Snider. Along the way, they havecollaborated with members of Kiss, Megadeth, King Diamond, Candlemass, Symphony X and Yngwie Malmsteen, releasing six albums along the way and a string of successful digital singles.
Since 2017, Lion’s Share has operated as a dynamic duo, with Chriss on guitar and Johansson on vocals, calling on trusted friends for live and studio collaborations.
The album features Andy Loos on bass, Kay Backlund and Anuviel (Saecred Spirit) on keyboards,
Fredrik Johansson on drums. Live, Magnus Ulfstedt is scheduled to play drums
Inferno features the tracks ‘Pentagram’, ‘We Are What We Are’, ‘We Will Rock’, ‘The Lion’s Trial’, ‘Baptized In Blood’, ‘Live Forever’, ‘Chain Child’, ‘Another Desire’ and ‘Run For Your Life.
