Swedish thrash and melodic death metal band VILT strives to take the Scandinavian sound to new heights. Through aggressive riffs, fast drums, and intense vocal performances they have already established a unique signature style. Following the success of their two-track single Adversary in 2022, which led to a performance at In Flames’ Dalhalla Brinner festival, VILT released the EP …To Mourn The Death Of A Stranger in 2024. Now, they’re gearing up for their debut album, with the first single Crown of Thorns as a powerful preview.

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VILT’s upcoming album is a raw and relentless letter to a fractured past. Between guttural aggression and haunting melodies, the album is a battle cry to the younger self—a figure clinging to borrowed beliefs and fragile personas. Through towering riffs and soul-ripping growls, VILT tears down the illusions of what they once thought defined them. The upcoming album is personal yet universal, a tribute to the limitless potential within us all.

“‘Crown of Thorns’ is the opening track on our debut album and sets the tone for the entire journey ahead. The album is our love letter to life – a raw and reflective tribute to both the highs and lows, with a more mature, sharper attitude. The song is about how our experiences shape us and about breaking the chains of old patterns to grow and become something greater.” – VILT

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Swedish thrash and melodic death metal band VILT strives to take the classic Scandinavian sound to new heights. Through aggressive riffs, fast drums, and intense vocal performances they have already established a unique signature style where each new release highlights their passion.

In 2022, VILT released the two-track single ‘Adversary,’ which received a tremendous reception, earning the band a slot at In Flames festival Dalhalla Brinner. 

VILT is now getting ready to release their debut EP ‘…To Mourn The Death Of A Stranger‘. The EP embodies VILT’s vision of being a riff-driven band with infectious melodies that makes the listener come back for more. Exploring themes of self-acceptance, grief and the power of embracing uniqueness, each track delves into these subjects with depth and resonance. Incorporating a blend of both older and new songs,  the EP serves as the opening chapter of VILT’s musical journey.

‘The Death Of A Stranger’ is out now on all major streaming platforms!

More information at https://orcd.co/vilt

Swedish thrash and melodic death metal band VILT strives to take the classic Scandinavian sound to new heights. Through aggressive riffs, fast drums, and intense vocal performances they have already established a unique signature style where each new release highlights their passion.

In 2022, VILT released the two-track single ‘Adversary,’ which received a tremendous reception, earning the band a slot at In Flames festival Dalhalla Brinner. 

Today, VILT releases their single ‘The Death Of A Stranger‘ from the EP set to be released later this year. The song features VILT’s characteristic sound and it’s written from the perspective of someone who has lost all faith and hope. It depicts an individual who has isolated themselves from the world and finds their only solace in a destructive spiral of addiction and self-harming behaviors.

‘The Death Of A Stranger’ was written in mourning after someone I cared deeply about passed away. It stands as a perpetual reminder to take care of loved ones and to treat strangers as friends, because you never know what burdens they may carry. – VILT

‘The Death Of A Stranger’ is out now on all major streaming platforms!

Swedish thrash and melodic death metal band VILT strives to take the classic Scandinavian sound to new heights. Through aggressive riffs, fast drums, and intense vocal performances they have already established a unique signature style where each new release highlights their passion.

In 2022, VILT released the two-track single ‘Adversary,’ which received a tremendous reception, earning the band a slot at In Flames festival Dalhalla Brinner. 

In addition to this, the band has now signed with Fifth Island Music/Gain and are ready to take the next step in their career. Together with the label, they have developed a long-term plan, and are now ready to drop their second single from the upcoming EP . Today the band releases new single ‘Burden‘.

”Burden is the first song we wrote together as a band and it’s great to finally release it in its full potential. The song is about daring to be yourself, letting go of everyday problems and finding strength in being different. It’s an uplifting song with attitude that allows the listener to hold their head high and give the world the middle finger!” – VILT

‘Burden‘ is out now on all major streaming platforms!

More information at https://orcd.co/vilt

Swedish thrash and melodic death metal band VILT strives to take the classic Scandinavian sound to new heights. Through aggressive riffs, fast drums, and intense vocal performances they have already established a unique signature style where each new release highlights their passion.

In 2022, VILT released the two-track single ‘Adversary,’ which received a tremendous reception, earning the band a slot at In Flames festival Dalhalla Brinner. The success was followed up by ‘Black Death‘ and ‘Heart of Gold‘—two tracks that showcase that even the heaviest songs can have memorable choruses.

In addition to this, the band has now signed with Fifth Island Music/Gain and are ready to take the next step in their career. Together with the label, they have developed a long-term plan, with a single release being first in line. Today the band releases new single ‘Six Feet Deep‘ which will be followed by both an EP and a full-length album.

Six Feet Deep takes the listener on a hectic journey through the dark corners of madness, mixing intense metal riffs with thought-provoking lyrics.

‘Six Feet Deep‘ is out now on all streaming platforms!

Swedish trash and melodic death metal band VILT strives to take the classic Scandinavian sound to new heights. Through aggressive riffs, fast drums, and intense vocal performances they have already established a unique signature style where each new release highlights their passion.

In 2022, VILT released the two-track single ‘Adversary,’ which received a tremendous reception, earning the band a slot at In Flames festival Dalhalla Brinner. The success was followed up by ‘Black Death‘ and ‘Heart of Gold‘—two tracks that showcase that even the heaviest songs can have memorable choruses.

VILT is driven by a passion for riff-based metal drawing inspiration from both older and contemporary influences. The lyrics explore subjects such as mental health, societal reflections, and existential questions. The band aims to create an open landscape where the listener can explore and interpret the lyrics on a personal level.

In addition to this, the band has now signed with Fifth Island Music/Gain and is ready to take the next step in their career. Together with the label, they have developed a long-term plan, with a single release being the first in line. The song ‘Six Feet Deep‘ will be followed by both an EP and a full-length album.

”We’ve received a warm welcome into the GAIN family and it feels fantastic to have the opportunity of a good professional collaboration. Looking forward, we aim to deliver even better music, reach an even bigger audience and show the whole world what Sweden has to offer to metal music!” – VILT

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