Solence announce new album “Angels Calling” + new single “Where Are You…?” out today

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 their boundless talent. Their upcoming fifth album, “ANGELS CALLING”, due out October 3 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.

Pre-orders for “ANGELS CALLING”, which include an instant download of the first single “Where Were You..?” are available today (May 16) HERE. The video can now be seen on Better Noise Music’s official YouTube page HERE.

Solence will hit the road later this year for a European tour opening for Nothing More, which launches November 7 in Finland, along with Catch Your Breath and Ankor. General tickets will be available on Friday, May 16 at 10am CET on their official website.

‘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! David Strääf

Solence returns 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. Our music is about making the most of life, relationships, and passion before heaven calls us home.

Markus Videsäter

Based out of Los Angeles and originally hailing from Sweden, Solence’s lineup consists of frontman Markus Videsäter alongside guitarist David Strääf, keyboardist Johan Swärd, and drummer David “Viking” Vikingsson. They focus all its energy on uplifting anyone in a dark state of mind to a brighter place.

SOLENCE is all about having a good time. Our message to our existing fans and potential new ones is that we want to bring the fun back into rock n’ roll. Videsäter

Storytelling is a lot of fun. 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.

“ANGELS CALLING” is the follow-up to their EP “BLUE MONDAY” (Better Noise Music), released this past January with three new songs: “F**k The Bad Vibes,” “A Banger A Day Keeps The Doctor Away,” and “Who You Gonna Call? (Solence),” which Houston Chronicle highlighted in their “Top 50 Best Underground Music Videos of 2024” list. It also includes two remixed versions of their hit track, “Good F**king Music” by Swedish-based producer MVRE and L.A.-based producer kodeblooded (Asking Alexandria, Charlotte Sands). Stream and download “BLUE MONDAY” HERE.

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, in addition to festival appearances across Europe (Rock For People Festival, Graspop Metal Meeting, Resurrection Fest, Tuska Festival, Nova Rock Festival) and the U.S. (Aftershock, Louder Than Life, Blue Ridge Rock Fest).  A Solence performance is a participatory sport, with audiences encouraged to sing and bounce along.

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 started by releasing heavy renditions of well-known pop hits from the likes of Imagine Dragons, Fall Out Boy, Ed Sheeran, Britney Spears, and Queen before breaking out with their 2019 debut album BROTHERS. It was quickly followed by their sophomore album, Direction, which saw them achieve their first Active Rock radio charting with “Animal In Me” which became SiriusXM Octane’s most-played track in 2020. Octane’s Sr. Director, Music Programming Vincent Usuriello described Solence’s sound as “a dynamic fusion of rock, metal, and pop elements, with powerful vocals, electrifying guitar riffs, and infectious melodies, creating an immersive sonic experience.” In 2021, Solence released their third album, “DEAFENING”, which showed their range of inspirations from music to anime, gaming, sci-fi, and even philosophy and soon followed with their fourth album “HOPE IS A CULT” in 2023. Amidst writing new material for Solence, Videsäter and Strääf have lent their songwriting skills to pop acts including Jason Derulo and Bebe Rexha.

In 2025, Solence continues to spread its life-affirming message.

‘Until I hear the ‘Angels Calling’ reminds us that life is way too short to worry about doubt or making mistakes. We never know when our time is up, so let’s make the most of it while we can!

Here’s the track listing for “ANGELS CALLING”:

1. Angels Calling

2. Monsters In My Head

3. Where Were You..?

4. MESS

5. 

6. Dead_Alive

7. Wish You The Worst

8. Dangerous To Love        

9. All of the Pain Must Go

10. Angels vs Demons

Check out Solence’s tour with Nothing More at any of the following stops:

Fri 11/7          Tampere, Finland                          Tavara-Asema

Sat 11/8        Helsinki, Finland                           Tavastia

Mon 11/10     Stockholm, Sweden                      Göta Lejon

Tue 11/11      Oslo, Norway                                Vulkan Arena

Wed 11/12    Copenhagen, Denmark                 Amager Bio

Fri 11/14        Hamburg, Germany                     Docks

Sat 11/15      Berlin, Germany                           Astra Kulturhaus

Sun 11/16     Warsaw, Poland                            Progresja

Tue 11/18      Prague, Czeck                              Roxy

Fri 11/21        Munich, Germany                          Backstage

Sat 11/22      Stuttgart, Germany                        Lka Longhorn

Sun 11/23     Zurich, Switzerland                       Komplex 457

Wed 11/26    Paris, France                                Elysee Montmarte

Fri 11/28        Frankfurt Am Main, Germany        Batschkapp

Sat 11/29      Cologne, Germany                        Essigfabrik

Sun 11/30     Antwerp, Belgium                          Trix

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