Interview by Kris Peters
Gothenburg's finest musical expert Evergrey are returning with their fifteenth studio album Architects Of A New Weave, set for release on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records.
Whether it launches EVERGREY’s boldest era yet, stands as a fierce standalone declaration, or serves as the pivotal bridge chapter that redefines their path, Architects Of A New Weave is pure cinematic motivation—ready to charge your playlist and propel your momentum forward.
It’s as though EVERGREY don’t merely survive adversity—they rise and expand because of it. Every challenge, every setback, every wound seems to become the very oxygen that fuels their music. The darker the storm that once threatened to break them, the more powerfully each note draws breath from that same pain, transforming what hurt them yesterday into the soaring, living heart of their songs today.
Architects Of A New Weave seals it: we are no longer victims of the night, but creators of new skies, new beliefs, and entirely new heavens. Grab it now. Let it arm you. This isn’t just an album – it’s the sound of you seizing control and building what’s next. HEAVY sat down with vocalist Tom Englund to find out more, starting by asking how he feels about the album's impending release.
"Great. Honestly, really, really good," he smiled. "The first reactions are coming in with a few albums of the month and a bunch of great reviews. The reception from from the fans have been stellar. So far, we have released two different kinds of songs from this album; one we released prior to the album announcement called Oxygen which is an obnoxious, dark, brooding, complex song at six minutes and 20 seconds. And then we released the song called Architects of The New Weave, which is four minutes, straight to the point, sing along heavy metal.
So in between those two worlds is where this album lives, which I love. That's the cool thing about being in Evergrey. We we can do pretty much whatever we want and fit everything into the Evergrey package."
In the full interview, Tom framed the material as a response to current global events and a perceived loss of compassion, citing the single The World is on Fire as especially timely. He explained production goals: deliver immediate songs that reveal layered, cinematic production over repeated listens, and keep the album concise to avoid the expense of a double-vinyl package.
Tom also discussed guest vocalist Michael Stanne, chosen because the melody suited his voice, and acknowledged influence from Gothenburg peers including the late Tomas Lindberg. Tour logistics for late April–early May in Australia were confirmed, with Tom admitting the difficulty of constructing setlists from a 15-album catalogue while balancing fan favourites and new material, what to expect from the shows and more.
Pre-Order Architects Of A New Weave: http://lnk.to/Evergrey-ArchitectsOfANewWeave
Australian Tour April
28.04 - The Rosemount, Perth
30.04 - The Baso, Canberra
01.05 - Crowbar, Sydney
02.05 - The Corner, Melbourne
03.05 - Crowbar, Brisbane
https://yourmatebookings.com/tours/evergrey-australia-2026/
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