Former Tribulation guitarist Jonathan Hultén: Music video for “Riverflame” released, currently on tour in the US

Jonathan Hultén, who was the original guitarist of the Swedish death metal band Tribulation, has released a new solo single, entitled “Riverflame“, along with a music video. You can check out the video below:

The music video was filmed in Kollerud, Sweden by Jakob Johansson (“Kollerud Productions”).

Jonathan Hultén comments on the new release as follows:

“The working title for this song was ’90’s movie soundtrack’ and somehow I still think that says a lot about the atmosphere of the track. The instrumentation features a classic singer-songwriter setup, blending a blues and rock-infused vocal-style with a vintage electric piano. Midway through the track, drums and bass inspired by oldschool hip hop beats, a choir and a screeching organ join in, adding layers of depth and rhythm to the otherwise minimalistic approach. While some things seem to be so durable and unwavering that it will last forever, even the most steadfast things could end sooner than expected and without warning. The pain many of us feel at some point in our lives—experiencing the finality of existence through loss and instability—can be disheartening, sometimes even robbing us of confidence and hope. Nothing escapes the transience of all things and the relentless flow of the river of time. ‘Riverflame’ is the little flame inside our chest that ever burns with the fervor of inspiration through the tides of time and space, nurtured by the very same realization that everything will end all too soon. Yet, rather than drawing a somber conclusion, the fire urges you to release your soul—dance, express yourself, and live fully while you still can, alive and full of dreams. May we all find peace with the impermanence of all things.”

– Jonathan Hultén

After “Afterlife” and “Falling Mirages“, “Riverflame” is the third single from Jonathan Hultén‘s 2nd studio album “Eyes Of The Living Night” which was released on 31 January 2025 via Kscope Music. Jonathan Hultén is currently on tour in the US, supporting Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats. It is his first tour in the US as a solo artist, and tickets and further information for the tour can be found here. For Europe, only one show is currently confirmed, on 9 May 2025 at the Sounds Fair Festival 2025 in the Swedish city of Gävle, alongside MCC [Magna Carta Cartel]. Tickets and further information for the Sounds Fair Festival 2025 can be found here.