LION’S SHARE Release New Single And Video ‘Pentagram’

Swedish heavy metal veterans LION’S SHARE continue their comeback campaign with the new single “Pentagram”, the opening track from their long-awaited album Inferno, out March 27, 2026 via Metalville

“Pentagram” kicks off Inferno with a dark, uncompromising tone. Musically, the song delivers classic heavy metal authority with sharp riffs, commanding vocals, and a sinister edge that makes it a natural introduction to the album.

Vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson explains the inspiration behind the lyrics: “The song was inspired by a colleague of mine — a quirky guy in his 60s, a huge fan of heavy metal and black metal. At some point he decided he was a Satanist. Since he didn’t want to keep his Christian first name, he simply flipped the letters around and officially registered a new one. I found the whole thing both dark and hilarious, and wrote a lyric about it. Needless to say, he was incredibly proud when he found out there was a song dedicated to him.”

Guitarist Lars Chriss adds: “‘Pentagram’ was a given choice as the opening track on Inferno. It immediately defines the atmosphere of the album — dark, heavy, and straight to the point. It sets the listener’s mindset from the very first second.”

The accompanying black-and-white band performance video was filmed in November 2025 and directed by Tom Wouda. Featuring gritty, fast-cut performance footage shot in an industrial workshop filled with chains and heavy machinery, the video channels a modernized “Painkiller” vibe, perfectly aligning with the song’s dark and foreboding atmosphere.

Formed in Sundsvall, Sweden in 1987, LION’S SHARE quickly established themselves as a force within European heavy metal, touring extensively alongside legends such as MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, DIO, MANOWAR, U.D.O., and DEE SNIDER.

Their critically acclaimed catalog includes albums like Emotional Coma and Dark Hours, praised for their balance of crushing heaviness and melodic strength.

Since 2017, LION’S SHARE has operated as a powerful duo with Lars Chriss (guitars) and Nils Patrik Johansson (vocals), supported by trusted collaborators in studio and on stage. With “Inferno”, the band are ready to reclaim their place at the forefront of heavy metal.

Alongside the release of “Another Desire,” LION’S SHARE have announced their first live shows of 2026:

March 27, 2026 – Release Show @ Encore, Sundbyberg (Stockholm), Sweden
April 11, 2026 – Hell Yeah Rock Club / Palatset, Linköping, Sweden

The band have also been confirmed for ALIVE FESTIVAL, one of Sweden’s major summer festivals — taking place in Borlänge, Sweden, July 2–4, 2026.

TRACKLIST “Inferno”

PENTAGRAM [04:03]
WE ARE WHAT WE ARE [04:10]
WE WILL ROCK [03:45]
THE LION’S TRIAL [05:31]
BAPTIZED IN BLOOD [03:58]
LIVE FOREVER [04:43]
CHAIN CHILD [04:31]
ANOTHER DESIRE [04:36]
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE [06:56]

ALBUM CREDITS
Produced and mixed by: Lars Chriss
Mastered by: Mike Lind
All songs written by: Lars Chriss & Nils Patrik Johansson
COVER ART & BOOKLET DESIGN BY: Blekkmark Design Studio

Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals
Lars Chriss – Guitars
Andy Loos – Bass
Kay Backlund – Keyboards
Anuviel (Saecred Spirit) – Keyboards
Fredrik Johansson – Drums

LIVE LINE UP
Nils Patrik Johansson – vocals
Lars Chriss – guitar
Andy Loos – bass
Magnus Ulfstedt – drums

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