FIREFLASH RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Swedish speed/thrash metal newcomers XION! The quintet was formed in 2022, when some of the members were still under 18, yet they were already playing with the same precision and energy as more established metal bands.
“We’re very excited to sign with Fireflash records. This upcoming album consists of tracks that we have worked on for a very long time and put lots of effort into. It feels great to have Markus Wosgien on our side in this new chapter of Xion.,” comments the band.
Since then, the band from Falun – the hometown of acts such as SABATON, BROTHERS OF METAL, TWILIGHT FORCE and others – has taken the world by storm. The combination of the members’ young age and their extremely precise and virtuoso musical skills has made XION one of the most interesting and promising newcomers on the Swedish metal scene in many years.
In January 2024, XION released their debut album “Between Shadows and Gods”, produced by Johan Reivén (RAM, HOSTILIA a.o.). They opened as the support act for IN FLAMES and the GENE SIMMONS BAND at the legendary “Dalhalla Arena” and performed at several festivals, including “Gefle Metal”, “Sweden Rock Festival” and the “Sabaton Cruise”. Their concerts have been highly praised. Sweden Rock Magazine awarded one of their live performances 9/10 points, and their performance at the “Sweden Rock Festival” itself received a rating of 4/5. In 2023, the band also won the “Imagine Sweden” music competition.
In June 2025, XION released the single “Wasteland of Time”, produced by Jonas Arnberg (METHANE, DEMONICAL a. o.), who is also producing the band’s upcoming studio album, “When Stars Collide”. This track also convinced Fireflash Records to offer them a record-deal. “I remember Janne Mattsson from Sweden Rock Magazine once telling me to keep an eye on this young new band called Xion. I did and when they released their latest single, I was fully blown away and got in touch with them and we started talking. I love discovering new bands, exchanging ideas and eventually bringing them to life. Look forward to the upcoming new single and further details on the new studio album,“ says Fireflash Records owner Markus Wosgien.
Next week, on June 12th, the first single „Zero Light“ from the upcoming new album “When Stars Collide” will be released and is available for pre-save here: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/zero-light
“It’s fast, chaotic and hits you right in the heart,” says the band.
XION Is:
Robin Björk – Vocals
Erik Zetterström – Guitars
Liam Rådman – Guitars
Johan Berg – Bass
Algot Brask – Drums
XION online:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/xiontheband
Homepage: http://xiontheband.se/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xiontheband
Instagram: https://instagram.com/xiontheband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBLLMlawAMG96LTtTRq1CQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xiontheband
X: https://x.com/xiontheband
Bandshop: https://xiontheband.bandcamp.com/
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