SOEN – the Swedish progressive metal powerhouse led by Joel Ekelöf (vocals) and Martin Lopez (drums) – continues to forge incredible new paths through the spatial realms between light and dark, loud and soft, heavy and soothing. With their seamless march through deeply human emotional terrain, SOEN continues to explore the human mind, heart, and soul with visionary care and an added dose of ferocity on their upcoming seventh studio album, "Reliance." With Lars Enok Åhlund (keyboards & guitar), Cody Lee Ford (guitar), and Stefan Stenberg (bass) joining Ekelöf and Lopez, the lush, continuous evolution of the SOEN sound reaches new heights. Take, for example, "Primal," a powerful roar that describes the existential struggle between the human spirit and our modern world, with Ekelöf's incredible voice leading the heavy attack. "Axis" is a determined and defiant look at the state of humanity, driven by Lopez's relentless yet swinging drums. And then there's the quiet elegance of "Indifferent," a beautifully orchestrated modern lament about the loss of love, riding resolutely on the power of strings, piano, and Ekelöf's wonderful voice. New product