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RIKET stands at the intersection of ferocity and history, channeling the raw aggression of death metal while weaving in the relentless drive of thrash and the defiance of punk. What sets RIKET apart is not only the uncompromising weight of the music, but also its unique lyrical concept: every song is performed in Swedish and rooted in the darker corners of our shared past: small historic tales of catastrophe, blunder, and human downfall.

Now, after years of honing their craft, RIKET unleashes their debut full-length album, simply titled “2026”. Set for release on April 10th, 2026 via Black Lion Records, the record offers a harsh collection of nine tracks, each one a historical snapshot of calamity. 

In support of their upcoming album, the band has released a video for the first single, “1868 Sommar vid Vinterviken,” which you can watch and listen to here:

“2026” track listing:
01. 1868: Sommar vid Vinterviken
02. 1867: Storsvagåret
03. 1965: Höghus och kultur
04. 1948: Att döda ett barn
05. 1885: Dödsdansen (i månskensnatten)
06. 1897: Mot polen
07. 1991: 2000 år (Saliga äro de tålmodiga)
08. 1937: Lågor vid portarna
09. 2009: Alla ska i jorden (Stefan Sundström cover)

Recorded and produced by Sverker Widgren at Wing Studios, “2026” balances crushing heaviness with an eerie sense of narrative, while the haunting artwork, crafted by Axel Torvenius, mirrors the album’s thematic depths.

About RIKET:

RIKET is more than just a band, it is a vessel of memory, a grim messenger bridging today’s world with the chilling truths of yesteryears. 2026 unfolds as a sonic time machine, pulling listeners through nine harrowing tales of human error and misfortune, wrapped in a wall of sound that is both punishing and thought-provoking. On stage, RIKET transforms into an experience unlike any other: a volatile clash of unrelenting metal and twisted storytelling, where dark humor collides with historical fact.

With 2026, RIKET does not simply revisit history: they force you to confront it.

“2026” drops on April 10 via Black Lion Records and is now available for pre-order here: Physical | Digital

RIKET are:
Johan “Flid” Fridell – vocals
Tobias Jakobsson – guitars
Jussi Niiranen – guitars
Micke André – bass and backing vocals
Felix Wahlund – drums

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https://www.facebook.com/riket.official
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