Stockholm-based dark metal four-piece THE VICE have unveiled the music video for “Waltz de Anima”, the epic closing track from their newly released 3-track EP “The Red Tape Sessions”. The EP is available now via Noble Demon. 

About the track, the band comments: “Waltz de Anima”, in my opinion is definitely our most ‘epic’ song to date. The chorus was the first segment written and it immediately felt like one of the ‘big choruses’ we’d wanted to write for a long time, but it just hadn’t come to us yet. But from the first demo-recording of the song we knew that this was one for the books. It has a very majestic, regal tone to it which we kept close in mind when writing the rest of the song. And with the strange, smoke-drenched, early 1900’s jazz-club-vibe in the intro and the interlude reminiscing of parties of the bourgeoisie in huge ballrooms centuries ago, or some twisted night at the Royal Opera or Ballet even, I think we did quite well in highlighting that mood throughout the entire song.“

Listen to “The Red Tape Sessions” in full HERE

From the very beginning, THE VICE has followed their own crooked path, driven by a desire to carve out a place of their own within the scene.

And that grimy, wildhearted, metal/rock/pop fusion, with one foot firmly planted in the windswept, frozen North and the other cemented to the concrete of the streets, sure sounds like nothing else. Dark, blackened metal, ferocious rock ‘n’ roll, posh punk and harsh, hardcore attitude; mixed with a huge dose of the cultural colossi of the 90’s such as Guns & Roses, Pantera, Prince, Grunge, Oasis, Neometal, Fight Club, The Matrix and Terminator 2 to name a few. All of that – and everything in between – comes close to describing the very essence of THE VICE.

Three full-length albums and numerous EPs into their career, the band stands as a confident, adrenaline-pumping unit – a bunch of loose cannons at the starting blocks, ready to commence the next chapter in THE VICE saga.

Tracklist:

1. Cardinal Tropes
2. Lilies of the Field
3. Waltz de Anima

“The Red Tape Sessions” – a striking collection that builds upon the foundations of March’s “A Great Unrest” (Noble Demon), elevating both the production and songwriting while drenching it all in a strange, electrifying neon glow – is out now and available for purchase HERE.

The Vice are:
Rickard – Vocals & Guitars
Charlie – Bass
Petter – Drums
Joel Öhman – Guitar

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/TheViceOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/theviceofficial/
https://theviceonline.bandcamp.com/
https://linktr.ee/nobledemon

Stockholm-based dark metal four-piece THE VICE has announced the release of their brand new 3-track EP “The Red Tape Sessions”, set to drop on December 5 via Noble Demon.

With the track “Cardinal Tropes”, the band offers a first glimpse of what’s to come. The single is accompanied by a striking music video, available to watch below.

Listen to the single HERE

THE VICE about the song: “Sometimes things don’t have to be too complicated, pretentious. ‘Cardinal Tropes’ began with only a couple of lines spat out on top of a simple, cool rhythm. Those first few seconds made it very clear as to what kind of a song it was going to be, so writing and arranging the rest was nothing but smooth sailing. And the end result is a dazzling display of The Vice firing on all cylinders, a purple freaking haze of mean rock ‘n’ roll, dark metal, self-indulgence and a juvenile tenacity to always take the road less traveled.“

Tracklist:
01. Cardinal Tropes
02. Lilies of the Field
03. Waltz de Anima

From the very beginning, THE VICE has followed their own crooked path, driven by a desire to carve out a place of their own within the scene.

And that grimy, wildhearted, metal/rock/pop fusion, with one foot firmly planted in the windswept,

frozen North and the other cemented to the concrete of the streets, sure sounds like nothing else.

Dark, blackened metal, ferocious rock ‘n’ roll, posh punk and harsh, hardcore attitude; mixed with a huge dose of the cultural colossi of the 90’s such as Guns & Roses, Pantera, Prince, Grunge, Oasis, Neometal, Fight Club, The Matrix and Terminator 2 to name a few. All of that – and everything in between – comes close to describing the very essence of THE VICE.

Three full-length albums and numerous EPs into their career, the band stands as a confident, adrenaline-pumping unit – a bunch of loose cannons at the starting blocks, ready to commence the next chapter in THE VICE saga.

The first leg of this new era is marked by “Cardinal Tropes”, the opening track from “The Red Tape Sessions” mini-EP, closing out 2025 with a colorful bang. The track is a straightforward, mean-sounding statement piece – a perfect representation of THE VICE in 2025.

“The Red Tape Sessions” – a striking collection that builds upon the foundations of March’s “A Great Unrest” (Noble Demon), elevating both the production and songwriting while drenching it all in a strange, electrifying neon glow – arrives December 5 and is available for pre-order HERE.

The Vice are:
Rickard – Vocals & Guitars
Charlie – Bass
Petter – Drums
Joel Öhman – Guitar

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/TheViceOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/theviceofficial/
https://theviceonline.bandcamp.com/
https://linktr.ee/nobledemon

Swedish dark metal act THE VICE has unleashed its brand new 5 track EP “A Great Unrest” via Noble Demon. To celebrate the release in a fitting manner, the band has released a music video for the track “From The Barricades”.

THE VICE about the song:
“Sometimes rock ‘n’ roll shouldn’t be more complicated than one middle finger and zero f*cks to give. And that’s what “From The Barricades” is all about.It’s punk song cast in our blackened mold of ferocious rock and die-hard metal, accelerating all the way until the very end. Nothing more, nothing less, but one hell of a ride..“

Listen to “A Great Unrest” HERE

Following the success of their latest full-length album, “Dead Canary Run” (2024, Noble Demon), THE VICE embarked on an exciting journey to create a series of EPs. The addition of Joel Öhman, a long-time collaborator, has transformed the band into a finely-tuned quartet, enriching their sound with fresh perspectives and innovative approaches.

The first offering from this new chapter, “A Great Unrest”, has this growth on full display, amplifying every inch of the foundation made of blackened metal, ambient pop and unbridled rock’n’roll. 

The five tracks – three new ones, a cover of “1 Sun” by Miley Cyrus and a rearranged version of “Welcome The Storm” from the latest album – were recorded in the fall of 2024 at Studio Underjord (Skraeckoedlan, Magna Carta Cartel, Haystack among others) in rural Sweden.

Fresh off of writing and recording a full album, this EP was the perfect way to musically break the “limitations” that can come when working to create a really unified piece of art.
And while it wasn’t exactly Fantomas-levels of diverse tracks, sound engineer and owner of the studio, Joona Hassinen really pulled his ‘A’ game giving it a coherent sound. “A Great Unrest” sounds a bit lighter, yet more harsh than “Dead Canary Run” with an electrified, distorted tension running throughout. 

Tracklist:

1. A Great Unrest
2. From The Barricades
3. Tropic Of Coal
4. 1 Sun
5. Welcome The Storm feat Linn (Z Edit)

“A Great Unrest” is out now on Noble Demon and available for purchase at THIS LOCATION

The Vice are:
Rickard – Vocals & Guitars
Charlie – Bass
Petter – Drums
Joel Öhman – Guitar

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/TheViceOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/theviceofficial/
https://theviceonline.bandcamp.com/
https://linktr.ee/nobledemon

Swedish dark metal act THE VICE has announced the release of the band’s upcoming five track EP “A Great Unrest”, set to be released on March 7 via Noble Demon. 

Following the success of their latest full-length album, “Dead Canary Run” (2024, Noble Demon), THE VICE embarked on an exciting journey to create a series of EPs. The addition of Joel Öhman, a long-time collaborator, has transformed the band into a finely-tuned quartet, enriching their sound with fresh perspectives and innovative approaches.

The first offering from this new chapter, “A Great Unrest”, has this growth on full display, amplifying every inch of the foundation made of blackened metal, ambient pop and unbridled rocknroll. 

The five tracks – three new ones, a cover of “1 Sun” by Miley Cyrus and a rearranged version of “Welcome The Storm” from the latest album – were recorded in the fall of 2024 at Studio Underjord (Skraeckoedlan, Magna Carta Cartel, Haystack among others) in rural Sweden.

Fresh off of writing and recording a full album, this EP was the perfect way to musically break the “limitations” that can come when working to create a really unified piece of art.
And while it wasn’t exactly Fantomas-levels of diverse tracks, sound engineer and owner of the studio, Joona Hassinen really pulled his ‘A’ game giving it a coherent sound. “A Great Unrest” sounds a bit lighter, yet more harsh than “Dead Canary Run” with an electrified, distorted tension running throughout. 

In support of the upcoming release, THE VICE have unleashed the first single and title track of the EP. The song is accompanied by a new & gloomy music video, which you can watch here: 

Guitarist Rickard about the track: “To me, ‘A Great Unrest’ is everything that The Vice is all about, boiled down to its purest form. One sinister fucking riff, a couple of choruses trembling with fierceness, passion and rebellion, and a final act to release all that built up tension in a beautiful, yet most ominous way. All in under three and a half minute, really think we obliterated every head of every nail with this one.“

Regarding the EP’s themes, the band adds: “Thematically there wasn’t any other ideas, thoughts, than usual when entering the studio. The Vice is, has always been, and will forever be about unrest, rebellion, those mixed feelings of unease and ecstacy when balancing on the last inches of the edge, about to plunge into the void. Some songs here and there have more specific themes, but in general it’s reflections and ideas about this existence from a quite calm, gathered perspective though always prepared, anticipating the moment when the tension breaks and the unknown madness begins. Somewhere along the way the visual representations like the cover art, music video, title etc all started to lean towards some kind of cold war aesthetics. This was absolutely not intentional, never discussed and nothing we’d naturally turn to. Sure some things led to the other, but at least some of it feels like the music just had an inherent vibe of that, cold, metallic, bleak, post-war vibe.“

Tracklist:

1. A Great Unrest
2. From The Barricades
3. Tropic Of Coal
4. 1 Sun
5. Welcome The Storm feat Linn (Z Edit)

“A Great Unrest ” will be coming out on March 7 via Noble Demon and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

The Vice are:
Rickard – Vocals & Guitars
Charlie – Bass
Petter – Drums
Joel Öhman – Guitar

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/TheViceOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/theviceofficial/
https://theviceonline.bandcamp.com/
https://linktr.ee/nobledemon

Swedish Dark Metallers The Vice have unleashed their highly anticipated album “Dead Canary Run” today, available via Noble Demon. This release marks a significant milestone in the band’s history as it is the first time their music will be available on vinyl. 

To commemorate the release of their new record, The Vice has unveiled a gloomy music video for their latest single, “Lit de Parade”. The band comments: 

“‘Lit De Parade’ is a colorful display of the many elements coming together on our new album ‘Dead Canary Run’. From the marching drums, the gloomy yet hopeful choirs, the guitar-driven melodies and eerie interludes, to the piano encapsulating it all. It’s a procession in honour of our craft, at full speed heading towards the nearest concrete wall.“

Stream the album HERE

Building upon the foundations set by their previous work – the band’s unique blend of filthy rock, blackened metal, gothic influences and death-ridden pop – “Dead Canary Run” takes listeners down a deranged path that The Vice has masterfully crafted over the years. With an eclectic mix of genres thriving like never before, the album promises to captivate fans with its raw energy and infectious melodies. While some elements may feel familiar, there are numerous new levels that The Vice has reached with this new offering. Collaborating with an old partner in crime, Joel Öhman, who added his piano skills to a couple of songs, The Vice emerged from studio “Underjord” late last Summer with an album they couldn’t be more proud of. “Dead Canary Run” serves as a testament to the band’s growth since their recent full-length album “White Teeth Rebellion”, showcasing their passion and determination, with their amps cranked up to 11.

“Dead Canary Run” is out now on Noble Demon and available for purchase at THIS LOCATION

“Dead Canary Run” track listing:

1. Another Future
2. Tomorrow Will Mend
3. Grant Me Your Peace
4. Lit De Parade
5. Crossing Over
6. Be Afraid
7. Welcome The Storm
8. Exit Lights

The Vice are:
Rickard – Vocals & Guitars
Charlie – Bass
Petter – Drums
Guest appearance by Joel Öhman (Piano)

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/TheViceOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/theviceofficial/
https://theviceonline.bandcamp.com/
http://nobledemon.com
http://shop.nobledemon.com