Swedish melodic death metal veterans SOILWORK have unleashed their new single, “Night Whispers & Shining Lights,” as part of their ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations. The track arrives in the middle of the band’s extensive European tour alongside AMON AMARTH and ORBIT CULTURE, marking another milestone in a career that has helped shape the modern melodic death metal landscape.
Combining razor-sharp guitar riffs, soaring melodies, and powerful choruses, “Night Whispers & Shining Lights” delivers the signature sound that has defined SOILWORK for three decades. The single also offers fans a previously unreleased piece of the band’s musical history, having remained in their archives for several years.
Frontman Björn “Speed” Strid explains:
“Night Whispers & Shining Lights is a hidden gem that’s been brewing in the vaults for a couple of years but celebrates our 30th anniversary and the embarkation of our tour with Amon Amarth and Orbit Culture in a grand way. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! See you on stage soon.”
Listen to “Night Whispers & Shining Lights”
Three decades of melodic death metal
SOILWORK’s story began in late 1995 in Helsingborg, Sweden, when the band initially formed under the name Inferior Breed. After adopting the SOILWORK moniker in 1996, the group quickly established itself as one of the most distinctive acts emerging from Sweden’s melodic death metal movement.
While rooted in the aggressive guitar work and melodic sensibilities of the Swedish death metal scene, SOILWORK developed a recognizable identity by incorporating groove-driven riffs, expansive vocal melodies, and memorable hooks into their compositions.
Over the years, their willingness to experiment with different musical elements while maintaining their metal foundations has helped establish them as one of the genre’s most influential and enduring bands.
To commemorate their 30th anniversary, SOILWORK has spent 2026 revisiting its extensive discography through a year-long retrospective. Each month, the band has highlighted two albums from its catalog, sharing previously unseen studio footage, rare archival material, and behind-the-scenes stories that offer fans a deeper look into its evolution.
The release of “Night Whispers & Shining Lights” adds another chapter to these celebrations, connecting the band’s rich musical history with its continued creative momentum.
European tour with AMON AMARTH and ORBIT CULTURE
SOILWORK is currently bringing its anniversary celebrations to stages across Europe as part of a massive tour alongside fellow Swedish metal heavyweights AMON AMARTH and ORBIT CULTURE.
The tour kicked off on October 13 in Paris, France, and continues through November 15, concluding in Lisbon, Portugal. The extensive run includes performances in Germany, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Austria, Italy, Spain, and several other European countries.
With three prominent names in contemporary Swedish metal sharing the stage, the tour offers fans a powerful combination of melodic death metal, Viking-inspired heaviness, and modern progressive influences.
Three decades after their formation, SOILWORK continues to demonstrate the musical ambition and relentless energy that have defined their career. “Night Whispers & Shining Lights” stands as both a tribute to their legacy and a reminder that the band remains a creative force in the metal scene.