Swedish metal newcomers XION are set to release their second album, „When Stars Collide“, on September 11th via Fireflash Records. XION’s fresh blend of speed and thrash metal sounds unique, and you can clearly sense the power, dedication, boundless energy and ambition of this young band.
Today, XION release the first new single “Zero Light” from the upcoming album ”It is one of the heaviest songs on the album. It’s fast, chaotic, and hits you right in the chest”, comments the band
- Get the single here: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/zero-light
- Get the track on Bandcamp: https://ff-xion.bandcamp.com/track/zero-light
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. 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 virtuosic 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, among others). They performed as the support act for IN FLAMES and the GENE SIMMONS BAND at the legendary “Dalhalla Arena” and played at several festivals, including “Gefle Metal”, “Sweden Rock Festival” and the “Sabaton Cruise”. Their concerts have been highly praised. Sweden Rock Magazine rated one of their live performances 9/10, 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, among others), 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.
The upcoming new album “When Stars Collide” takes things a step further and showcases the band at their very best. The entire record is packed with surprises and metal anthems that stick in your memory. “This upcoming album consists of tracks we’ve worked on for a very long time and put a lot of effort into,” reveals the band – and every serious metalhead should definitely check out these young, up-and-coming stars. XION is the future!
“When Stars Collide” will be available on a CD Jewelcase, phantiom purple Vinyl (incl. 4-page insert & signed autograph card), digtal and via Bandcamp with various bundle options.
- Pre-order the album here: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/when-stars-collide
- Get the album & exclusive bundles on Bandcamp: https://ff-xion.bandcamp.com/album/when-stars-collide
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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