Swedish progressive metallers Evergrey have released their latest single, “The World Is On Fire”, offering a gripping new preview of their forthcoming studio album Architects Of A New Weave, set for release on June 5 via Napalm Records. The track arrives alongside an official music video and marks a major lineup update, introducing Stephen Platt as the band’s new full-time guitarist.
“The World Is On Fire” captures EVERGREY at their most emotionally intense and sonically expansive. The track transforms deeply personal regret into a broader reflection on a world unraveling. Frontman Tom S. Englund describes the song as both an internal reckoning and a call to resist the forces that thrive on fear and division. Rather than accepting a broken reality, the track stands as a defiant expression of hope, independence, and the desire to build something better for future generations.
The single also signals a new chapter for EVERGREY with the addition of Stephen Platt, known for his work with Scar Symmetry. Having already toured extensively with the band, Platt now officially joins as a permanent member. Both the band and Platt have shared their enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing not only his technical skill but also his chemistry with the group.
The upcoming album Architects Of A New Weave is shaping up to be one of EVERGREY’s most ambitious and fully realized efforts. Produced by Englund alongside Vikram Shankar and mixed by Adam Getgood, the record promises a dynamic balance of heaviness and atmosphere. Tracks such as “Leaving The Emptiness”, “Heaven”, and the title track highlight the band’s ability to pair weighty, aggressive instrumentation with uplifting, melodic hooks. The album also features a guest appearance from Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity on the track “A Burning Flame”, further reinforcing its connection to Sweden’s influential metal scene.
Beyond its core tracklist, the album will be available in multiple formats, including deluxe editions featuring bonus material such as additional tracks, instrumental versions, demos, and a live recording of “Falling From The Sun” from their previous release. This expanded content underscores the band’s commitment to delivering a comprehensive and immersive listening experience.
Architects Of A New Weave – Track Listing:
- Welcome To The Pattern
- The Shadow Self
- Architects Of The New Weave
- The World Is On Fire
- Heaven
- The Script
- Leaving The Emptiness
- Longing
- A Burning Flame
- Call Off Your Lions
- Chains Of Shame
- The Prophecy
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EVERGREY are set to bring this new material to stages worldwide in 2026, including high-profile appearances as special guests for Iron Maiden on select dates of their “Run For Your Lives” world tour. The band will also join HammerFall for a North American run later in the year, further solidifying their presence on the global metal circuit.
With “The World Is On Fire” and the announcement of Architects Of A New Weave, EVERGREY continue to evolve their sound while staying true to their core identity. The result is a powerful blend of introspection and intensity, music that not only confronts darkness but transforms it into something resilient, anthemic, and forward-looking.