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The Swedish melodic metal band Enbound are finally back with their new album “Set It Free”! The album features the new Enbound members Toby (Arctic Rain) on vocals and Andy on guitars and also includes guest appearances by Kevin Moore (ex. Dream Theater), Linnéa Wikström (Therion, Kamelot, Thundermother) and Lee Hunter (ex. Enbound, Work of Art). “Set It Free” was mastered by Jacob Hansen (Amaranthe, Volbeat, Primal Fear) and the artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard (Avantasia, Therion).

Track listing
01. Assaulted Taste
02. Maximize
03. Set It Free
04. Invincible
05. Actors (feat. Lee Hunter)
06. You Never Walk Alone
07. The Foresight Bleeding In Your Heart
08. Extreme
09. Black
10. Overload
11. Leave Them To The Night (feat. Kevin Moore)
 
Band bio / album info
Enbound was formed in 2006 by Mike Cameron Force, who previously had played with bands like Zonata. The experienced bass player Swede was added to the line-up, as well as the talented guitar virtuoso Marvin Flowberg. And finally in 2009 the band found their singer in Lee Hunter (Lars Säfsund, Work of Art, Jesus Christ Superstar, Eurovision Song Contest, Bill Champlin (Chicago), Joseph Williams (Toto)).
 
The debut album “And She Says Gold” was released in 2011 and was received very well by fans and the media, and songs like “Combined The Souls” and “Under A Spell” are by many considered classics.
 
Following in 2016 the fantastic follow-up “The Blackened Heart” was released – a great mix of heavy and up-tempo songs, all with their own strong and grasping melodies. The album featured guest appearances such as vocalist Linnéa Wikström (Kamelot, Therion, Thundermother) and bass player Mike LePond (Symphony X).
 
A few years later Marvin and Lee for their separate reasons decided to leave the band, with which they are still good friends. And Enbound wishes them all the best on their future endeavors.
New gold was struck and not long after, the touring session guitar player Andy (Pandora, Touring, Session) was recruited. Also, in-your-face vocalist Toby (Arctic Rain).
 
“Set It Free” delivers eleven strong tracks. Just like the second album Jacob Hansen (Amarathe, Volbeat, Arch Enemy) was chosen to master. Photos was shot by renowned hard rock photographer Jens Rydén who gave ENBOUND a dark fitting touch, which was beautifully illustrated and packaged by Thomas Ewerhard (Avantasia, Therion) who created the artwork.
 
Speaking about the songs,
Maximize” again showcases the bands ability to create melodic and pure power songs. The heavy “Actor” where Lee Hunter (Lars Säfsund) passes the torch to Toby. The song ends with a real song battle. Take the opportunity to get on the highway and sing along to the incredible track “Invincible”. And last but not least do not miss the twelve-keyboard track “Leave Them To The Night”, where the legendary, original band member of Dream Theater, Kevin Moore beautifully has imprinted his DNA.
 
Enbound line-up
Toby (Arctic Rain) – Vocals & Backing Vocals
Swede – Bass
Andy – Guitars
Mike – Drums, Keyboard and Backing Vocals
 
Enbound discography
2011: And She Says Gold (Inner Wound Recordings)
2016: The Blackened Heart (Inner Wound Recordings)
2025: Set It Free (Embrace The Fear)
 
Mastered by: Jacob Hansen (Amaranthe, Volbeat, Arch Enemy)
Artwork by: Thomas Ewerhard (Avantasia, Therion)
 
Guests on the album
Lee Hunter (ex Enbound, Work of Art)
Linnéa Wikström (Therion, Kamelot, Thundermother) – Vocals on “Falling”
Kevin Moore (ex. Dream Theater) – Keyboard on “Leave Them To The Night”
 
Distribution
Alive (Germany, Austria), Amped/Alliance (North America), Sound Pollution (Scandinavia), Plastic Head (UK), Sonic Rendezvous (Benelux), Socadisc (France), Audioglobe (Italy)
 
Enbound on the web
Website: enbound.rocks
Facebook: facebook.com/enbound

Video for ‘Maximize’

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