 Release:
Black Lodge Records
28.11.2025
Info:
Swedish metal powerhouse THERMALITY unleashes their most ambitious and emotionally charged record yet, entitled "Concept 42".
Following the global breakout of their 2024 release "The Final Hours", which dominated international metal charts and entered the official Swedish sales rankings, THERMALITY returns with a bold sonic statement. Recorded at the iconic Fredman Studios in Gothenburg, "Concept 42" marks the dawn of a new creative era - one that fuses technical mastery with raw emotional power.
This album isn’t just heavy. It’s immersive, atmospheric, and unrelenting. Each track is part of a larger conceptual journey, with standout features including: sharper, more dynamic drumming ; basslines that anchor and elevate the songwriting ; a first-ever appearance of clean vocals - adding new depth without losing their signature grit ; guitar work that is more aggressive, expressive, and emotionally charged than ever.
Years in the making, some tracks on "Concept 42" have been meticulously crafted and evolved over time, ensuring no sonic detail is left untouched. The experience is visually matched by Andreas Marschall’s haunting album artwork (Kreator, In Flames, Blind Guardian), delivering a cinematic visual to match the emotional intensity of the music.
"Concept 42" is not just an album, it’s a declaration of identity, vision, and transformation. This is THERMALITY pushing their sound to the limit - and redefining what modern metal can be.
"Brainstorm" - Official Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/RNn3TUx-TAs
"Concept 42" - Official Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/lEi1ytsw_Ic
Tracklist:
01. Friction
02. Helix
03. Brainstorm
04. Inception
05. Concept 42
06. Reminiscence
07. Breaking Point
08. The Hollow
09. Bright Side
10. "SMILE"
11. Lost Inside
12. Tomorrow
Line-up:
Ludvig Sommar – Vocals
Noel Hoflund Jonsson – Guitar
Walter Hamilton – Guitar
Ture Skärfstad Stål – Bass guitar
Hampus Sätterlund – Drums
Discography:
Before I get to Rest (Album 2023)
Tales from the North (EP 2023)
The Final Hours (2024)
Before I get to Rest (Re-Release) (Album 2025)
Concept 42 (2025)
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