Swedish melodic metal pioneers Narnia return with their tenth studio album, “X”, marking the band’s 30th anniversary and nearly three decades of unwavering presence on the international metal scene.
While their previous release “Ghost Town” (2023) reaffirmed the band’s melodic metal foundation, “X” expands Narnia’s sonic landscape. The album moves confidently between soaring, arena-ready choruses and more adventurous, progressive passages, without ever losing the band’s unmistakable identity.
Songs like “Oceanwide”, “Every Breath”, and “Heaven’s Calling” showcase Narnia’s gift for strong hooks and uplifting melodies. At the other end of the spectrum, the high-energy “Remedy (SOS)” pushes the tempo to new heights, while tracks such as “God Under Fire” and “Jerusalem” explore more intricate arrangements and progressive textures.
Multiple lead vocalists share the spotlight throughout the album. Guitarist CJ Grimmark and bassist Jonatan “Jono” Samuelsson step forward on selected tracks, adding new tonal colors, while Christian Liljegren’s unmistakable voice continues to anchor the sound.
The album also reconnects with the band’s legacy. “The Man from Nazareth Pt. II” serves as a continuation of a fan-favorite from the 2006 album “Enter the Gate”, while “The War that Tore the Land (Reprise)” offers a reflective callback to 2019’s “From Darkness to Light”.
– “This album represents both where we come from and where we’re heading”, says CJ Grimmark. “It’s heavier, broader, and more dynamic, but still unmistakably Narnia.”
“X” stands as both a celebration of Narnia’s legacy and a bold statement of where the band stands today—musically sharper, more diverse, and more confident than ever.
The first single, “Oceanwide”, will be released on April 4th, 2026.
The album is produced and mixed by CJ Grimmark and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson at Studio Bohus. It will be available on all digital platforms, CD, and vinyl on May 29, 2026, via Sound Pollution Distribution.
TRACKLIST
- LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
- OCEANWIDE
- HEAVENS CALLING
- WALK ON WATER
- GOD UNDER FIRE
- REMEDY (SOS)
- JERUSALEM
- EVERY BREATH
- THE WAR THAT TORE THE LAND (REPRISE
- THE MAN FROM NAZARETH PT. II
LINKS:
Pre-order album: https://orcd.co/n015
Pre-save single: https://orcd.co/n015cds01
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/narniatheband
(Website, EPK, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
NARNIA:
Christian Liljegren: Vocals
CJ Grimmark: Guitars, backing vocals
Jonatan Samuelsson: Bass, backing vocals
Martin Härenstam: Keyboards
Anders Köllerfors: Drums