The world can be cruel, but electronic metal group Solence offers a simple cure. The charming quartet of high-energy Swedes is defined as much by their endless optimism as talent. Their upcoming fifth album, Angels Calling, due out 3rd October via Better Noise Music, combines big pop hooks and electro savvy with the heavy yet melodic intensity of trailblazing Swedish metal into a distinctive international sound equal parts hypnotic and uplifting.
Based out of Los Angeles and originally hailing from Sweden, Solence’s lineup also includes frontman Markus Videsäter, guitarist David Strääf, keyboardist Johan Swärd, and drummer David ‘Viking’ Vikingsson. Their intent to focus their energy on uplifting anyone in a dark state of mind to a brighter place. “Solence is all about having a good time,” Videsäterdeclared. “Our message to our existing fans and potential new ones is that we want to bring the fun back into rock ‘n roll.
“Storytelling is a lot of fun,” he continued. “I write about motivation and how to get myself up in the morning. So, yes, there’s still a lot of that. We bundle it up in a lot more energy and craziness. Angels Calling is so cool. I love every single song. I’m so excited about how massive it feels.”
The band has a new single out ahead of the album, about which guitarist Strääf said: “‘Where Were You..?’ is a fast and fun song about a friend letting you down when you needed them the most. The song really keeps the tempo up with a big chorus, modern production and a very heavy, bouncy and genre bending breakdown!”
Returning with fresh visuals, a new look, and a retrofitted sound that combines the best of their past with a look into the future for both the group and the genre. “For some reason, I’ve always felt like my time on earth is limited, as if I might die young,” frontman Markus Videsäter explains. “Our music is about making the most of life, relationships, and passion before heaven calls us home.”
Lauded as one of Pandora’s Rising Rock Artists To Watch In 2023, Solence have to date garnered over 358 million cumulative streams over 940k monthly Spotify listeners, and over 96 million video views since their formation in 2012. The band have built a dedicated global audience on past tours opening for bands including Five Finger Death Punch, Ice Nine Kills, Electric Callboy, We Came As Romans, and The HU. Angels Calling is the follow-up to their EP Blue Monday released back in January
In 2025, SolencE continue to spread their life-affirming message. “‘Until I hear the Angels Calling reminds us that life is way too short to worry about doubt or making mistakes,” Videsäter said. “We never know when our time is up, so let’s make the most of it while we can!”
Tracks featured on Angels Calling are: ‘Angels Calling’, ‘Monsters In My Head’, ‘Where Were You..?’, ‘MESS’, ‘DeadAlive’, ‘Wish You The Worst’, ‘Dangerous To Love’, ‘All Of The Pain Must Go’, and ‘Angels Vs Demons.
Solence will hit the road later this year for a European tour, opening for Nothing More, beginning on 7th November, along with Catch Your Breath and Ankor. General tickets will be available on Friday, 16th May on their official website.
UK TOUR DATES
Tue 12/2 Glasgow, Scotland, SWG3 Galvanizers
Thu 12/4 Manchester, U.K; O2 Ritz
Fri 12/5 London, U.K; O2 Forum Kentish Town
Sat 12/6 Bristol, U.K; O2 Academy
An instant download of the first single ‘Where Were You..?’ is available on ordering Angels Calling here. You can check out the video here at RAMzine.
